MidWest Outdoors

Southside Muskie Hawks
2025-10-15 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | The Village Sportsman’s Club, 5201 W. 115th St., Alsip, IL, 60803, United States
The Southside Muskie Hawks meets the third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at The Village Sportsman’s Club, 5201 W. 115th St., Alsip, IL 60803
7. Guests welcome. $8 door charge for members, $10 for non-members.
For more information call Lynn Polyak at 708-334-1733 or Jack Frost at 815-483-6081, southsidemuskiehawks.org.

Gateway Lodge Mercer Muskie Madness
2025-10-16 07:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-17 07:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-18 07:00 - 16:00
October 16-18
Gateway Lodge Mercer Muskie Madness at Gateway Lodge & Resort, 4695 N Popko Circle West, Mercer, WI 54547.
This is a fishing tournament that supports the WIAA. You can fish 10 lakes surrounding the Mercer area with all proceeds benefiting Wounded Warriors in Action and Camp Ryan Adams.
Thursday and Friday fishing hours 7 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Banquet Saturday 6 p.m., Awards and Raffle 8 p.m.
For info: 715-476-7878, mercermuskiemadness.com.

Sandwich Sportsman’s Club
2025-10-16 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-20 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-23 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-26 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-27 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-30 18:00 - 21:00 | Sandwich Sportsman’s Club, 1104 Hartman Trail, Sandwich, IL, United States
Sandwich Sportsman’s Club. Fishing, trap shooting, camping, pistol and archery ranges. Open trap shoots Thursdays 6-9 p.m., $4 for members and $5 for nonmembers and open archery shoots Mondays 7-8 p.m., $4 with your equipment, $5 to use theirs. Meetings at the club, 4th Sunday of the month at 4 p.m., 1104 Hartman Trail, Sandwich, Ill. www.sandwichsportsmansclub.com.

Fish Tales Fishing Club
2025-10-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Worth Township Offices, 11601 S. Pulaski Rd, Alsip, IL, United States
Fish Tales Fishing Club meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of the month at the Worth Township Offices, 11601 S. Pulaski Rd., Alsip, Ill., at 7 p.m.
We are a non-competitive multi-species fishing club. During the year we hold one outdoor meeting, a fish fry, a picnic and a Christmas party.
Dues are only $50 per year. A monthly News Letter is included. Non members, there is a $5 guest fee at the door and if you decied to join the same night, the $5 will go towards your yearly dues.
For further information, visit our website at www.fishtalesfishingclub.com.

Stars and Stripes Division 5 Tournament at Benton Harbor
2025-10-18
Oct 18, 2025
Stars and Stripes Division 5 Tournament at Benton Harbor, DNR Ramp.
Entry $100 with $20 side pot.
For info: Scott Masterson (260) 705-7341.

Shawnee Muskie Hunters Fall Brawl at Kinkaid
2025-10-18 07:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-19 07:00 - 14:00
October 18-19
Shawnee Muskie Hunters Fall Brawl at Kinkaid Lake, Murphysboro, IL.
Take off and return at Mount Joy Boat Ramp (Main Marina).
Hours: Saturday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For info: Jim Frohlich; Musky660@gmail.com; 815-830-0895.

Grand Bass Club Open Tournament at Crystal Lake
2025-10-18 08:00 - 15:00
October 18
Grand Bass Club Open Tournament at Crystal Lake-North ramp in Montcalm County, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For info: rasc1971@gmail.com.

Naperville Rod & Reel Club
2025-10-21 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle Street, Naperville, IL, United States
The Naperville Rod & Reel Club—a multi-species fishing club which concentrates on local fishing for day trips and weekends, meets on the third Tuesday of each month, at 7 p.m., in the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle Street, Naperville, Ill . For additional information call Cindy Bickle at 630-205 6554.

The Arlington Anglers
2025-10-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Popular Creek Banquets, 2354 W. Higgins Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL, United States
The Arlington Anglers is a multi-species family oriented fishing club. We meet at Popular Creek Banquets, 2354 W. Higgins Rd, in Hoffman Estates IL. on the third Tuesday of every month except August (picnic) and December (Christmas party), 6:30 pm. We feature a guest speaker, door prizes, raffles, and member fishing reports. Door fee for quest is $7 which is applicable to the annual membership fee of $40. For more information visit us at www.arlington.anglers.com or contact our President, Bert Saxon at 847 494-1339 or ArlingtonAnglers@comcast.net.

Okauchee Fishing Club
2025-10-21 19:00 - 21:30 | New Berlin Ale House, 16000 West Cleveland Ave., New Berlin, WI, 53151, United States
The Okauchee Fishing Club is a multi-species fishing club that fishes all over Wisconsin. Established in 1967, we are a club that helps fishermen and women become better with a focus on teaching by experienced anglers.
We meet on the first and third Tuesday of every month at the New Berlin Ale House 16000 West Cleveland Ave. New Berlin, WI 53151. Come and here great guides and experts teach their skills, favorite lakes and streams. Get current fishing reports from club members.
Our formal meeting from 7:00 – 9:30 is the first Tuesday and features great speakers, and a raffle.
The cost for non-members is $5.00.
The third Tuesday our shorter “informational meeting” features round table discussion with members and mini seminars by members, 20-30 minutes.
Both meetings include “Fish Talk”, where members share their recent fishing experiences.
We plan 12-14 outings a year and ongoing contests as well as an annual club tournament. We have an annual picnic and awards banquet as well.
Contact Jim Kophamel, club president at jkophamel@wi.rr.com or (414) 350-1011 for membership information or go to www.ofcfish.com.

The Liberty Fishing Club
2025-10-21 19:30 - 21:00 | Libertyville Township Center, 359 Merrill Ct., Libertyville, IL, United States
The Liberty Fishing Club meets at 7:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month at the Libertyville Township Center, 359 Merrill Ct., Libertyville, Ill. Guests are always welcome at no charge. Our dues are $50 annual. We fish all species.
Check out our website at libertyvillefishingclub.com for outing schedule and pictures.

Rock Island Conservation Club
2025-10-21 19:30 - 21:00 | Rock Island Conservation Clubhouse, 2421 Big Island Pkwy, Milan, IL, 61264, United States
Rock Island Conservation Club meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the RICC Clubhouse in Milan, Ill. Our dues are $50 a year for seniors 65 and over, and $65 for family membership under 65 years old. The club has over 100 acres for camping and fishing. There are 110 acres and 80 acres of water for fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. RICC is one of the managing clubs of the Quad City Conservation Alliance. For more information visit us on the web at riccnews.com or Facebook.

Rock Lake Park Catfish Tournaments
2025-10-25 19:00 - 2025-10-26 03:00
Jun. 14, Jul. 25, Aug. 23, Sept. 27, Oct. 25
Rock Lake Park Catfish Tournaments from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Entry $25 per two-many team, $5 ea. for big fish pot.
For info: rockvillelake.com/fishing-tournaments.

Wisconsin Fishing Club, Ltd.
2025-10-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Grainger’s Sports Pub & Grill, 3500 W. Howard Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States
Wisconsin Fishing Club, Ltd.—Meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays during the months of Jan., Feb., March, May, Sept., and Oct.; and on the 2nd Mondays during June, July, August (summer schedule), November and December, and on the 4th Monday in April. The 2nd Monday in April are the DNR hearings and we prefer our members attend the DNR meetings. Meetings starting at 7 p.m., with speakers at 8 p.m.
Location of meetings: Grainger’s Sports Pub & Grill, 3500 W. Howard Ave., Milwaukee, Wis. (at the corner of Loomis and Howard).
For info: wisconsinfishingclub.com.
Izzy Sorce, President, 414-550-0699, funlovnteachers@gmail.com

Maple Bass Masters of the Chicagoland Area
2025-10-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Pappa Passeros, 6326 South Cass Avenue, Westmont, IL, 60559, United States
Maple Bass Masters of the Chicagoland Area—We are an Illinois/National bass Federation club. Club meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of every month at Papa Passero’s Pizza at 6326 S. Cass Ave., Westmont, Ill. For more information, call Joe Browning at 773-531-6841.

Senior Rods Fishing/Outdoor Club
2025-10-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Woodrige Park District Community Center, 2600 Center Drive, Woodridge, IL, 60517 , United States
Senior Rods Fishing/Outdoor Club—A multi-species 50+ club for men and women, through the Woodrige Park District. meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m., in the park district community building. No membership/guest fees. The club calendar includes: activities, educational speakers, fishing outings and discussion topics.
For more information, contact Al at 630-968-7748, or email alg14895@sbcglobal.net.

Fox Valley Anglers
2025-10-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Tap House Grill, 3341 W. Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States
Fox Valley Anglers is a multi-species social fishing club where all skills levels are welcome.

Our monthly club meetings starts at 7 p.m. on the 4th Tuesday of every month at Tap House Grill, 3341 W. Main St, St. Charles, IL. Anglers can come at 6 p.m. to have dinner, drinks and social before the meeting starts.
Our meetings will have a premium speaker for an hour to discuss about the upcoming fishing season. Afterwards we do door prizes, discuss fishing reports, raffles, tournaments, weekday outings, volunteer community events, awards banquet and much more.
Non-member meeting fee is $5 which can be applied to your annual membership of $46 or family membership of $81.
For more info visit foxvalleyanglers.com or call/text President Patrick Combs at 630-865-6213.

Dekalb Basscasters Tournament
2025-11-01
November 1
Dekalb Basscasters Tournament at Wawasee Lake, IN.
For info: ibfweb@redshad.com, 260-418-6227.

IMTT State Championship at Kinkaid Lake
2025-11-01 07:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-02 06:00 - 13:00
November 1-2
IMTT State Championship at Kinkaid Lake.
Fishing hours: 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, and 6 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Sunday (moved up an hour due to Daylight Savings).
Take off and return at Mount Joy Boat Ramp (Main Marina).
Saturday dinner/raffle at 6 p.m., at Elks Lodge, Murphysboro.
Friday Night Registration from 6-8 p.m., at America’s Best Value Inn, Murphysboro, IL.
Entry fees will be based on entrant’s qualification status: $175 for Tier 1 Qualifiers, $225 for Tier 2 Qualifiers.
For info: Robert Unzicker; robert.unzicker@gmail.com; 309-242-5458.

Fishers of Men Tournament at Shafer Lake
2025-11-02
November 2
Fishers of Men Tournament at Shafer Lake, IN.
For info: 260-525-8055, shamrick@fomntt.com, fomntt.com.
