Thank you for registering for the Outdoors Day fishing derby on Saturday, June 14 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Grove 25, Busse Lake, within the Busse Woods Forest Preserve.
Address to plug into navigation for the preserve entrance: Busse Lake Boating Center, 20010 Busse Woods, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Then, follow signage to Grove 25.
No fishing license is required during Father's Day weekend. All experience levels and ages are welcome! There will be awards for a variety of fish types and catch sizes, and three age group categories (10 and under, 11 to 17, and 18+).
This event is BYOG (Bring Your Own Gear). Pack your lucky fishing pole and bait -- prizes will be given for a variety of categories.
Registration is free and will also include opportunities to meet folks from Arlington Anglers Fishing Club, Brookfield Zoo, Chicago Botanic Garden, Cook County Health, Forest Preserves of Cook County, Friends of Cycling in Elk Grove, Good News in the Neighborhood, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, and Minds with Motion.