Get Hooked On Fishing June 27, 2026--A Father-Child Fun Fishing Event

Saturday, June 27, 2026, 9:00 a.m. - noon at Miller Park, Bloomington
Children who attend with their fathers are recommended to be at least 5 years old at the parent's discretion. All participants 16 years and older are required to have a fishing license. One-day event licenses can be purchased for $5.50 at the Illinois Department of Natural Resources website.

The link to purchase a one-day fishing license is at the end of this registration. You can also purchase a one-day license at local stores like Walmart. We will email you a document with more information about how to obtain a one-day fishing license.

If you bring your receipt for a one-day fishing license on the day of the event, we will reimburse $5.50 toward the license cost for the first 50 participants.
1.Contact Information.  Your information will remain private and will not be shared with any others outside of this event.
2.How many children will be attending this event with you?  (Children must be at least 7 years old)
3.What are the names and ages of the children attending with you?
This event is offered free of charge because of generous funding.  By answering the following demographic questions, you can help us accurately report to our funders about who attended this event.
4.What is your race /ethnicity?
5.What is your age?
6.How did you hear about this event?
If you would like to purchase a one-day fishing license prior to the event, please use this link: Illinois DNR Fishing License Online. The cost is $5.50 and the first 50 attendees will be reimbursed $5.50. Thank you.