Registration Open For 20th Annual Kid's Fishing Derby In Frankfort

FRANKFORT, IL — The Village of Frankfort wants to reel kids in and get them hooked... on fishing. The 20th annual Get Hooked on Frankfort Fishing Derby is scheduled for June 18 at Prairie Park in downtown Frankfort.

Registration for the event is open through June 16. The cost for residents is $3; for non-residents it's $10. Registration fee includes a T-shirt, drink and snack, and fishing hook and bait. Participants must provide their own fishing pole.

The fishing derby will be divided into two age groups: Children ages 3-7 will fish from 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m., and children ages 8-12 will fish from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.

Prizes will be awarded for most fish caught and biggest fish caught. The biggest fish will be determined by overall length, according to Village of Frankfort Event Coordinator Sue Lynchey. Only fish caught in designated areas will be eligible for prizes. In the event of a tie, names will be drawn to determine winners.

The Prairie Park pond is stocked with largemouth bass, catfish and bluegill, Lynchey said.

Families may fish together, but each child participant must be registered and accompanied by an adult.

No food or coolers will be allowed at the fishing derby, and chairs are not permitted on the pier.

The Get Hooked on Frankfort Fishing Derby is a catch-and-release event. The event is scheduled for rain or shine.

For more information, or to download a copy of the registration form, visit the Village of Frankfort website.