Is It Still Hooked on Fishing??

Our ponds seem to have attracted a large number of geese. Perhaps over the winter we should change our name to "Hooked on Geese".

OUR VOLUNTEERS MAKE THE PARK POSSIBLE

Above are pictured some of the volunteers who have helped this year.

The Hooked on Fishing Park volunteers make everything happen.  Without our volunteers there would be no Hooked on Fishing.  Throughout the year they havebeen there when we needed them. Whether it was help with the groups, fishing derbies, fundraising, park maintenance, or emergency sandbagging, the volunteers have done it all. 

Each one who has volunteered is due a BIG "thank you".

If you would like to become one of our volunteers, call us at 309-219-3560.

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED

The park is once again open, but the extensive repairs required after recent floods have stretched our finances very thin.  We would like to ask all our supporters to help us out financially. Please consider making a donation in any amount.

 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!!!!!!

PARK SET TO REOPEN

ATTENTION...........................SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
 ---Due to recent heavy rains and a rising river, the park is again flooded. Fishing stations and some interior park roads are presently covered with about a foot of water.   For those reasons, we have to temporarily close the park once again.  We expect that it may take up to two weeks for the water to go back down.
All events through June 14 are canceled. 

            FISHING DERBY SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 15 IS POSTPONED TO JULY 6TH.

The flood repair was costly and our finances are running very thin.  Donations at this time are much needed and much appreciated. 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

Flood Update

ATTENTION...........................SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
 ---Due to recent heavy rains and a rising river, the park is again flooded. Fishing stations and some of the interior park roads are presently covered with about a foot of water.   For those reasons, we have to temporarily close the park once again.  We expect that it may take up to two weeks for the water to go back down.
All events through June 14 are canceled. 

The headquarters building is not threatened.


             FISHING DERBY SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 15 IS POSTPONED UNTIL JULY 6.

The flood repair was costly and our finances are running very thin.  Donations at this time are much needed and much appreciated. 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

FLOOD CLEANUP DAY................SATURDAY, MAY 18TH FROM 9 AM TO 1PM
                       PLEASE COME AND HELP US CLEAN UP  THE PARK


With the Illinois River headed for a record flood level, we did our best to prepare.  With the help of many loyal volunteers, we sandbagged around our headquarters building in hopes of saving it from the encroaching flood waters.  Unfortunately, our efforts were in vain and we were unable to stop the water from reaching the building.  We will now have to wait untill the waters recede until we can assess the damage to our building.

 

Our ponds are also flooded, and the river water has invaded our three fishing ponds.  Mother Nature will have to take its course, and we can only wait for the river levels go back down so that our flooded basin can drain and return to normal. At this point we have no estimate of the timeframe for these events to happen.  Also unknown is the damage to out fish stock, roads, and other park improvements. We know we will have lots of repair and rebuilding to do.

 

FISHING DERBIES

For the 2013 season we are planning more fishing derbies. This year we will be holding fishing derbies on the first and third Saturdays of May, June, July, August, and September. Fishing derbies are  for kids ages 5--15.  Registration from 8 am to 9 am. Comeptition from 9 am to 10:30 am. Prizes awarded at 11 am. Join us for fishing, fun, and prizes.

Kids compete in three different age groups.  Ages 5, 6, 7, 8;  Ages 9, 10, 11, 12; Ages 13, 14, 15. 

AUCTION FUNDRAISER

Hooked on Fishing will host a fundraiser on April 2, from 4 til 8 p.m.  There will be food (prepared by Chef Todd), fun, and a silent auction of some awesome guided fishing trips. Everyone is invited. Don't miss this event!

Menu for April 2nd. 4-8pm, Appetizers starting at 5pm

Grilled fish tacos topped with baha slaw

Snow goose and Italian sausage stuffed mushrooms

Blueberry and blue cheese venison sliders

Fulton Co. wild turkey egg rolls with sweet chili glaze

Cook your own brats, hot dogs, and s'mores over camp fire

 

*******************SILENT AUCTION *********************

Fishing Trips:

April 2nd will be the silent auction starting at a min of $300. All remaining trips will be sold for set price.

 One of central IL's best crappie lakes with bass to boot! Guided trip for 1/2 day on private waters. Plan to eat some of your catch!

Guided multi species trip by Paul Center to Lake Bloomington or Everygreen Lake

Guided bass fishing trip with Chad Fargher to private water

Fulton Co strip mine bass fishing with Kelly Presley

Trophy Crappie with Brad Belser at private lake

Fishing with John Graham. Fly fishing or river small mouth

Fish the "Rock" with Chris Rock for trophy bass

Illinois Land Company mystery lake trip, private waters galore with big fish!

Knox county private water self guided bass fishing trip for BIG bass

Ultimate multi species trip with Herman Brother's Lake Management

On the water with elite High School Anglers. Private waters for big bass

Bass fishing with Bob Rask for trophy bass

Guided Otter Creek bass fishing

The VIP Lake! Guided trip to one of the best bass lakes in Illinois

Memorial Day at Otter Creek. 8hrs, Limit 10 boats, 2 per boat, $450/boat. Lunch included and prepared by Chef Todd. May 25th

Hosted by Herman Brother's Lake Management and Hooked on Fishing

3 - Chef Todd cooking events at the Hooked on Fishing facility. Great for company gatherings!

Orientation for New Volunteers

HOOKED ON FISHING

Volunteer Roundup

Are you looking for a fun and rewarding volunteer position? Do you enjoy fishing? Do you like working with kids, senior citizens, and disadvantaged individuals?

Hooked on Fishing will hold orientation for people interested in being volunteers during the 2013 season.  If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, you are invited to come to the park at 10 a.m. on either Saturday, March 30 or Saturday, April 6.  The orientation will include a description of volunteer positions in the areas of fishing helper, park maintenance, fundraising, and other duties around the fish park. All applicants for volunteer positions will be background checked.

More information about Hooked on Fishing can be found on our website www.hookedonfishingpark.org

Please call 309-219-3560 for more information, or email us at Hookedonfishingpark@gmail.com.

If you are unable to attend either of our orientations, please contact us so we can make alternate arrangements.

The park is located at 1807 N. Main St, East Peoria, IL  right next to Dixon’s Seafood Shoppe.

High School Bass Fishing Class

 

Hooked on Fishing hosted an all-day seminar for members of area high school bass clubs.  The seminar featured a number of speakers, with lots of tips and techniques and hands-on practice for bass anglers.  Our thanks to Peoria Siding and Windows and Prairie Home Alliance for allowing use of their facilities to conduct our seminar. 

Volunteers Needed

We are now recruiting volunteers for the 2013 season.  Please consider giving some of your time to become a volunteer at Hooked on Fishing. We need volunteers to help with groups and assist with teaching and helping kids, senior citizens, and special needs individuals. We also have need of volunteers to assist with park maintenance. Volunteers are needed on weekends as well as during the week.

If you would like more information on volunteer opportunities, please call 309-219-3560 for more information.

*All volunteers are screened with a criminal background check.