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.

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.