CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS

JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS

A UNIQUE GIFT IDEA

Your purchase of a donated trip will also help us raise much-needed funds. Select one of these unique gifts to give to someone special.

The Ultimate Outdoorsman Christmas Present !!!

Buy that special friend or family member a guided hunting or fishing trip.  Our guides are hand picked to be reliable and knowledgeable.

Hunt or fish in the best private land and lakes in central Illinois.

Guided Goose Hunting Trip for 3

Guided Duck Hunting Trip for 3

Guided Snow Goose Hunt for 3

Muskie Fishing with Chuck Hart

Fish “The Rock” with Chris Rock

Fishing with Chef Todd—Full Day for 2

Fish Otter Creek with Bob Quinn—Full day for 2

One trip for $400, three trips for $1000

See our website for details. Act ASAP for duck and goose hunts. Custom trips are available, just contact us.

WWW.Hookedonfishingpark.org

Hookedonfishingpark@gmail.com

Call Mike to place your order  309 256-1801

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

YOU ARE INVITED

As our 2012 season is wrapping up we thought it would be a great time to update all of our past supporters on all that is going on at Hooked on Fishing. What better way than a Holiday Open House to see you again face-to-face and let you know how much we value your association with Hooked on Fishing.

Our Holiday Open Houses will take place at our newly renovated headquarters building according to the following schedule.

·        December 7^th, 8^th         10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

·        December 14, 15^th       10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

·        December 21^st, 22^nd    10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

You are invited to stop in for refreshments at any of the above times. Take a look at our new headquarters, and get updated on the exciting things we have planned for 2013 and beyond.

Lots of Things Still Going On

There are still many things going on at the Hooked on Fishing Park. Our fundraiser is looking for buyers; we are still recruiting new volunteers; and there is time for your group to schedule a visit to the park. Visit our website www.hookedonfishingpark.org  Click on the EVENTS page and see what all is happening.

Animal Planet Comes to Hooked on Fishing

The production company for Animal Planet recently used the Hooked on Fishing Park as the location for an upcoming episode of their new series called “Off the Hook: Extreme Catches”.  The new program explores out-of-the-ordinary fishing methods as a new way of looking at the sport of  fishing. The star of the show, professional wrestler “Showtime” Eric Young, travels across the United States in search of some of the craziest fishing techniques in Off The Hook: Extreme Catches. From piers in New York City to the coasts of Florida, Eric goes from sailfishing to catching sharks on paddleboards -- and every type of imaginable (and unimaginable!) fishing in between. The episode filmed at Hooked on Fishing will feature RC boats used for fishing. The episode is scheduled to air on September 16.  It will likely be rerun later.

FISHING DERBY

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DERBY CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER

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FISHING DERBY

CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER

SEPTEMBER 1

REGISTRATION 8 TO 9 A.M. ON DERBY DAY

FISHING FROM 9 TO 10:30 A.M.

PRIZES AWARDED AT 11:00

PRE-REGISTER AT HOOKED ON FISHING TO ENSURE YOUR PLACE

AGES 15 AND UNDER

LIMIT 150 TOTAL ANGLERS

Calendar LInk

Check our calendar of scheduled events by clicking on "Calendar" below.

Calendar

To schedule a time for your group, email the details of your request to
hookedonfishingpark@gmail.com

SUMMER BASS CAMP

Summer Bass Class

Advanced Tactics for High School Anglers

Presented by Hooked on Fishing

Date: Thursdays, August 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th

Location: Hooked on Fishing Park

                

1807 N. Main St

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                  East Peoria, IL 61611

Our camp will feature pro angler instruction in a classroom setting with an on-the-water guided practice here at the park.  All anglers will learn casting techniques, lure presentation, tournament fishing, and tournament preparation.

Registration: Sign-up forms will be available at the Hooked on Fishing Park or in the lobby of  Prairie Home Alliance,

203 Eastgate Dr Washington, IL 61571

  Register in person at either location.  Registration fee is $20 per session, payable at time of registration. Availability is limited to the first 30 applicants per session.

Attending all four sessions will qualify you for a special six hour fishing tournament at Otter Creek Preserve on September 22nd, from 7:00am to Noon. Otter Creek is a privately owned premier fishery that boasts a 125 acre lake and 45 acre lake intensively managed by Herman Brothers Lake and Land Management. Do not miss your chance to fish some of the most famous fishing waters in the state of Illinois!

If you have any questions regarding the camp please contact the camp director(s) Mike O’Reilly at (309)256-1801, or Ryan Ortega at (309)256-2435.

We would like to encourage coaches of the participating schools to attend. Here is the schedule/speaker line up:

August 9  

5:30-6:00 p.m.                       Dinner

6:00-7:00 p.m.                       Ron Boyer – Tube Tactics

7:00-8:00 p.m.                       Steve Anderson – Shaky Worms

August 16

5:30-6:00 p.m.                       Dinner

6:00-7:00 p.m.                       Chef Todd - Chatterbaits

7:00-8:00 p.m.                       Chad Fargher – What’s Hot

August 30

5:30-6:00 p.m.                       Dinner

6:00-7:00 p.m.                       Dave Thompson - Crankbaits

7:00-8:00 p.m.                       Terry Brown - Spinnerbaits

September 22

7:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.            Tournament at Otter Creek

FISHING FOR SUPPORT

FISHING FOR SUPPORT

Hooked on Fishing, a local non-profit organization dedicated to providing free fishing and education to local children, seniors, and special need groups; we could not exist without your financial support. 

If you are able to donate you can do it one of three ways:

 

1.You can donate by credit card online through PayPal by clicking on the link below.

2. You can mail your check to us at Hooked on Fishing, PO Box 176, Washington, IL 61571.

3. You can bring your check to the headquarters building at the Hooked on Fishing park.

http://www.hookedonfishingpark.org/Donations.html

Thank you!!!!!!

All donations for trips are tax deductible according to IRS regulation for 501c3 organizations. 

 

 

 

The Fish Are Biting

Summer is fun when the sun is shining and the fish are biting.

 

Fondulac Park District Day Camp

June 2nd Fishing Derby

June 2nd marked the date of our second fishing derby of the season.  The monthly fishing derbies are sponsored by Preseley's Outdoors. This well attended even featured fishing, fun, food, and prizes for the kids.

Fishing Fun Begins

 

Since our opening day, May 1st, the park has been busy with many groups coming to enjoy the park.

Presleys Outdoors Kids Fishing Derby

Mark your calendar for May 5, 2012 for the first fishing derby of the season.  This year Presley's Outdoors is sponsoring a kids fishing derby the first Saturday of every month. There will be lots of fun, fishing, and prizes.  Come and register from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. and fish from 9:00 to 11:00.  Prizes will be awarded for the biggest fish, and fun will be had by everyone. Each child must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Volunteer Opportunities

If you would like to help Hooked on Fishing, we are having a park clean-up day this coming  Saturday, March 31, from 8 a.m. until noon.  We could use some extra hands to get the park ready for the up-coming Opening on May 1st. 

If you would like to become a regular volunteer, we are having a volunteer orientation the next 2 Saturdays, March 31 and April 7 from  10 to 11  a.m.  We would love to have some new active volunteers.

FLY FISHING FOR RAINBOW TROUT

Come to the Hooked on Fishing Park on Saturday, March 17, 2012  from 8 a.m.  til 2 p.m. for an opportunity to do some fly fishing in our trout pond.  Well known fisherman John Graham will host the event.  Suggested donation is $40 per adult. Kids free.

THANKS TO ALL OUR SUPPORTERS

Hooked on Fishing would like to thank all our supporters who helped to make our auction/fundraiser a big success.  Your support will help fund our operations for the upcoming fishing season, and help us achieve our mission "To teach the sport and joy of fishing to local children, senior citizens, and special needs groups by providing the equipment, place, and instruction free of charge."

If you were unable to participate in our fundraiser, but you would still be willing to help, you can mail your donation to Hooked on Fishing, PO Box 176, Washington, IL 61571.

FUNDRAISER AND AUCTION DATE ANNOUNCED

Mark you calendar and reserve the date of March 5 for the Hooked on Fishing fundraiser and auction. All volunteers, supporters, sponsors, and interested persons are welcome to attend the fundraiser and enjoy the FOOD, FUN, and LIVE AUCTION. We will be auctioning off 30 fishing trips to some of the hottest fishing spots around. Further details and bidding information will be coming soon. The dinner will be held at EP's Time Out Restaurant in East Peoria. Go to http://www.hookedonfishingpark.org/ for a complete list of fishing trips going up for aution.  You can bid for them on-line before the auction or use the "buy now" feature.

Construction Project Continues to Move Forward

Favorable weather has allowed our construction project to move forward this winter. Progess both indoors and outdoors is shown in these photos. We hope to keep moving forward toward completion.