MCCD Hosts Hooked on Fishing Event This Weekend

Submission by the McHenry County Conservation District

It’s fun, it’s free, it’s fishing! Create memories with your kids that will last a lifetime at McHenry County Conservation District’s.

Hooked on Fishing family event, Saturday, June 18 from 9 a.m.–Noon at Rush Creek Conservation Area, 20501 McGuire Road in Harvard, and on Sunday, June 19 from 9 a.m.–Noon at The Hollows, 3804 U.S. Highway 14 in Cary.

Never been fishing? No problem! Have fun trying to hook the “big one” while learning fishing techniques and safety tips. Bring your own gear or borrow ours, first come first served. There will be demonstrations, prizes and more. No fishing license is required, as this event is held in conjunction with Illinois’ free fishing days. “Hooked on Fishing gives families an opportunity to try out the sport of fishing for free, as well as spend quality time outdoors together,” said Conservation District Police Officer Dan Hibbler. Adult supervision of children is required. Sign-in begins at 9:00 a.m. on both days.

Be sure to “catch” this one! Pre-registration is required and accepted online at www.MCCDistirct.org, by phone at (815) 479-5779, by mail and walk-in at Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Road in Crystal Lake, or drop-off only at Lost Valley Visitor Center, Route 31 and Harts Rd. in Ringwood.