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First Time Fishing

Date: Friday, July 24, 2026

Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Fee: $5 per person.

Age: Ages 8 years and older.

Contact: 708-946-2216

Location: Monee Reservoir

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An adult standing behind a child holding a fishing pole instructing them how to use it.
Photo by Anthony Schalk

Event details

Want to learn how to fish, but don’t know where to start? Or maybe it’s been a while since you put tackle on a pole? Well, there’s no time like now to learn or relearn a skill! We will teach you how to bait the hook, put tackle on the pole and practice casting, and you can gain hands-on experience while fishing along the shoreline with the guidance of an instructor. 

Event requirements

Registration required by Wednesday, July 22: 708-946-2216. 

REGISTER ONLINE

All materials are provided, including pole, tackle and bait. 

Monee Reservoir Visitor Center is an accessible facility. Outdoor activities may take place on natural surfaces across uneven terrain.  Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should mention their request when registering or submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program.