Lake Arbutus Carp Fest
2025-07-19 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
July 19
Lake Arbutus Carp Fest at Lake Arbutus, Hatfield, WI 54754, from 12 – 4 p.m.
Prizes for the most carp, largest carp, basket raffles, 50/50 raffle and food!
Tickets available at DeerView Bar and Hatfield Sports Shop in Hatfield.
For info: 715-333-9575.

Fishing for Community / Pescando Conexiones at Trailside Museum
2025-07-25 10:00 - 12:00
July 25
Fishing for Community / Pescando Conexiones at Trailside Museum of Natural History, 738 Thatcher Ave., River Forest, IL 60305, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Free!
A morning of fishing on Trailside’s pond. This bilingual event offers a unique opportunity to learn the basics of fishing from our experts, build connections with others and enjoy the beauty of nature together in a welcoming atmosphere. All instructions and equipment provided!
For all ages, no registration is required.
For info: 708-366-6530, fpdcc.com/event/fishing-for-community-pescando-conexiones-drop-in.

Hawg Hunters Friday Night Open Tournaments at Paw Paw
2025-07-25 19:00 - 23:00
July 25
Hawg Hunters Friday Night Open Tournaments at Paw Paw Lake – West, in Berrien County, from 7 to 11 p.m.
For info: 269-650-3510, 3brittenfamily@gmail.com.

Fishing for Women by Women at River Trail Nature Center
2025-07-26
July 26
Fishing for Women by Women at River Trail Nature Center, 3120 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook, IL 60062, at 8 a.m.
An introduction to fishing for women of all skill levels. Supported by Get Hooked LLC. Learn basics, techniques and connect with nature.
Ages 16 & up.
Free!
For info: River Trail Nature Center, 847-824-8360.

Speedway 500 Bassmasters Open Team Tournament
2025-07-27
September 27
Speedway 500 Bassmasters Open Team Tournament at Geist Lake, Olio Ramp.
For info: basfshr@sbcglobal.net, 317-407-1854.

Breaking Water Bass Club Friday Tournament at Belleville Lake
2025-08-01 20:00 - 2025-08-02 20:00
August 1
Breaking Water Bass Club Friday Tournament at Belleville Lake – West, in Wayne County, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
For info: 734-320-1416, varneyr@gmail.com.

Green Lake Open Fishing Clinic
2025-08-02 10:00 - 12:00
August 2
Green Lake Open Fishing Clinic at Green Lake Family Aquatic Center, 1100 River Oaks Drive, Calumet City, IL 60409.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Learn to fish with instructions. Equipment provided. A fishing license is required for individuals 16 years of age and older.
Register for 30-minute time slots. Provided by Get Hooked.
For info: 708-868-0606, sandridge.naturecenter@cookcountyil.gov

Alpena Bass Club 4th Season Open Tournament at Lake Winyah
2025-08-03 07:00 - 15:00
August 3
Alpena Bass Club 4th Season Open Tournament at Norway Dam Boat Ramp, Lake Winyah in Alpena County.
Will be launching an Campers Cove. Permit required.
Hours: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For info: 989-255-3636, markebaileyjr@gmail.com, alpenabassclub.com.

Sandwich Sportsman’s Club
2025-08-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-07 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-11 19:00 - 20:00 | 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.

Oswegoland Fishin’ Fools
2025-08-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Allied First Bank, 3201 Orchard Rd., Oswego, IL, United States
“Oswegoland Fishin’ Fools” a multi-species club for anglers with or without boats. Frequent outings and topical seminars available. We meet the 1st Monday of each month at the Allied First Bank, 3201 Orchard Rd., Oswego, Ill. For more information go to www.fishinfools.org or call Danny at 815-735-0425.

Prairie State Bassmasters
2025-08-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Bass Pro Shop, Bolingbrook, 709 Janes Ave, Bolingbrook, IL, 60440, United States
Prairie State Bassmasters—We are a B.A.S.S. affiliated club that holds our meetings at Bass Pro Shops in Bolingbrook, Ill., the first Monday of each month.
Come experience tournament bass fishing and learn. We offer boater, non-boater competition and have sent a Bass Nation national contender from Illinois to the National Championship three years in a row, as well as had the 2014 Individual State Champion and the 2015 IBN Team Champion hail from our club.
Tournaments are held in Illinois and Wisconsin (within 250 miles of Bollingbrook).
If you are interested in joining our bass club, please visit our website, see us on Facebook, or stop by our next meeting. prairiestatebassmasters.com.

Okauchee Fishing Club
2025-08-05 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.

Greater Chicago Bassmasters
2025-08-05 19:30 - 21:00 | The Silver Stallion, 1275 Lee Street, Des Plaines, 60018, United States
Greater Chicago Bassmasters of the Chicagoland Area is a teaching and learning club that focuses on having fun bass fishing. We are a B.A.S.S. affiliated club.
Meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month at The Silver Stallion in Des Plaines. Meetings are open to anyone who wants to learn about the club and meet some of the guys.
Visit us on the web at www.greaterchicagobass.com or call Matt at 630-258-4180.

Northwest Towns Sportsmen’s Club
2025-08-05 19:30 - 21:00 | American Legion Hall Wauconda, 515 Main St, Wauconda, IL, United States
Northwest Towns Sportsmen’s Club—meets the first Tuesday of every month from September through May in the American Legion Hall, 515 Main St., Wauconda, IL.
NWTSC is a social organization, formed and participated in by sportsmen with common interests in hunting, shooting, fishing, and boat related activities.
HalFor information, contact Don Haug at doca42@ameritech.net or 847-494-5132.

Presque Isle Kids Fishing Days
2025-08-06 10:00 - 13:00
July 9, 23 & August 23
Presque Isle Kids Fishing Days at Lynx Lake Resort & Bar, 10683 County Hwy B, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Bait and mentors are provided. Lunch and prizes too!
For info: https://vilaswi.com/events/2025-07-09.

Blackhawk Bassmasters
2025-08-06 19:00 - 20:30 | Max and Benny’s, 461 Waukegan Rd., Northbrook, 60062, United States
Blackhawk Bassmasters: We are an Illinois BASS Nation club based out of Northbrook, Ill. We fish Illinois and Wisconsin waters. Each year we send a club team to the IL BASS Nation State Team Qualifier as the first step towards a chance at the Bassmaster Classic. For information on the club please contact us at blackhawkbassmasters@gmail.com.

Anglers Unlimited of Lake County
2025-08-06 19:30 - 21:00 | American Legion Hall, Round Lake, 111 E. Main St., Round Lake, IL, United States
Anglers Unlimited of Lake County, Ill. meets the first Wednesday of every month at the American Legion Hall, 111 E. Main St., Round Lake, Ill, at 7:30 p.m. We are a bass fishing club. Annual dues are only $35 For more information, contact Club President Patrick Burke, 224-805-1578, or visit www.anglers-unlimited.com and check out our tournament schedule.

Mishicot Sportsmen’s Club
2025-08-06 20:00 - 21:30 | Mishicot Sportsmen’s Club, 13804 Jamb Creek Rd., Mishicot, WI, 54228, United States
Mishicot Sportsmen’s Club—Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 8 p.m. at 13804 Jamb Creek Rd., Mishicot, WI 54228, west of Mishicot off of Hwy. 147. Public is welcome, contact David Gohr 920-901-9229 or Dave Koller (920) 323-0127.

Fishers of Men Fishing Club
2025-08-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Lutheran Church of the Master, 1200 69th Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN, 55430, United States
Fishers of Men Fishing Club meets the first Thursday of each month at the Lutheran Church of the Master, 1200 69th Ave. N., Brooklyn Center at 7:00pm.
For more info: John @ 612-670-0707 or www.fishersofmenclub.org.

Midwest Musky Club
2025-08-07 19:30 - 21:00 | Village Sportmen’s Club, 5201 W. 115th St., Alsip, IL, 60803, United States
Midwest Musky Club meets the first Thursday of every month at the Village Sportsman Club, 115th St. and Laramie Avenue, Alsip, IL 60803, at 7:30 p.m. We are a multi-species fishing club. New members welcome. Annual dues: $45. Admission is free to the public.
For information:
www.facebook.com/MidwestMuskyClub/
www.midwestmuskyclub.com

Boulder Junction’s Musky Capital of the World Musky Tournament
2025-08-08 13:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-09 07:00 - 17:00
August 8-9
Boulder Junction’s Musky Capital of the World Musky Tournament on Boulder Junction area lakes. In conjuction with the Boulder Junction’s Musky Jamboree.
Tournament hours: Friday 1 – 8 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This is a catch and release, 2-person team, musky tournament Registration fee is $150/2-person team.
Find all the information and how to register at muskyjamboree.com, contact Boulder Junction Chamber of Commerce, (715) 385-2400 or boulderjct@boulderjct.org, boulderjct.org.

Wisconsin Fishing Club, Ltd.
2025-08-11 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

DesPlaines Lunkerbusters Fishing Club
2025-08-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 Thacker St., Des Plaines, IL, United States
DesPlaines Lunkerbusters Fishing Club meets the second Tuesday of each month (except July) at the Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 Thacker St., Des Plaines, Ill., at 7 p.m. Guests are always welcome to attend for $4 per meeting. Annual dues for family membership are $25. For additional information contact Jeff Berg at 630-629-5681, Nick Pistolis at 847-824-9691, or John Flannery at 847-491-6105.

Salmon Unlimited
2025-08-12 19:30 - 21:00 | VFW Hall, Elk Grove, 400 E Devon, Elk Grove Village, IL, United States
Salmon Unlimited meets at the VFW Hall, 400 E Devon, Elk Grove Village, the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Guests are always welcome to attend. Membership is $35 per year. For additional information, call the S.U. office at 773-736-5757.

Chicagoland Muskie Hunters
2025-08-12 19:30 - 21:00 | North Branch Pizza & Burger Company, 4520 W. Lake Street, Glenview, IL, United States
The Chicagoland Muskie Hunters meet the second Tuesday of each month at North Branch Pizza & Burger Company located at 4520 W. Lake Street in Glenview, IL.
Meetings begin at 7:30 PM and feature seminars by top guides, member fishing reports, conservation/stocking reports, and much more.
Admission is free, and all are welcome.
For more information please contact Jim Cejna at (630) 370-5509, or email membership@chicagolandmuskiehunters.org.
For more information visit chicagolandmuskiehunters.org, facebook.com/chicagolandmuskiehunters.

Lake Geneva Fishing Club
2025-08-13 18:00 - 20:30 | Popular Creek Bowl, 2354 W. Higgins Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL, 60169, United States
The Lake Geneva Fishing Club—meets at Poplar Creek Bowl – Banquet Entrance, in the Barrington Square Mall Shopping Center, 2354 W Higgins Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169, the second Wednesday of each month from February through November.
Food and beverage at 5:30 p.m., meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. No meetings December and January.
The cost for a 2020 annual membership is $50, Family membership (member, spouse & children under 16) available for $70. Either membership option also includes a 1 year subscription to Midwest Outdoors Magazine.
For information contact Mark O’Neill @ 847-458-7559, or visit lakegenevafishingclub.com.

Rock Valley Anglers of Illinois
2025-08-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Hoffman House, 7550 E. State St., Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Rock Valley Anglers of Illinois—multi-species fishing club, meets the second Wednesday of the month at the Hoffman House, 7550 E. State St. in Rockford, Ill. Meetings start at 6:30 p.m.
Membership is $40, non-members are asked to pay $5 for the presentation or can be applied towards the cost of a full membership.
For more information contact President Joe Caruana, jac3311@gmail.com.
