Next Saturday, June 28, I am joining Senator Chris Balkema to host a FREE fishing derby for local kids. All kids ages 12 and under are welcome.
We will be at the Heidecke Lake fishing bank area, located at 6350 E. Collins Road in Morris from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Registration starts at 9, with the Illinois Conservation Police conducting a water safety presentation at 9:10. Fishing will start at 9:30, with kids eligible to win prizes for the biggest fish, the most fish caught as well as a sportsman award.
This is a great opportunity to introduce kids to the joy of fishing and learn a thing or two about safety on the water. We will have a free rod/reel combo for the first 50 kids to arrive. Thanks to Grundy County Land Use, the Illinois Conservation Police and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
I hope to see you there!