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DeKalb Park District Fishing Derby

Sat, Jun 14 , 2025 • 8:30am - 11:00am

455 S. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb, IL 60115

Bring the family for an all-ages fishing derby!

Bring your tackle box, poles, and bucket for a morning of fishing – rain or shine! Awards will be given for Biggest, Smallest, and Most Caught in youth and adult categories. The Fishing Derby falls on one of Illinois’ free fishing days, so fishing licenses are not required.

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$8 per resident and $10 per non resident.

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