Frankfort Fishing Derby Planned For June 12

FRANKFORT, IL – The Village of Frankfort will hold its annual “Get Hooked on Frankfort” catch-and-release fishing derby, which will be held on Saturday, June 12 at Prairie Park in downtown Frankfort, the village said in a release.

Fishing participants will have the chance to win prizes in a competition for the largest fish caught and the most fish caught in their age group. Registration check-in begins at 7:30 a.m. for the 3 to 7 age group and participants will fish from 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Registration check in begins at 8:30 a.m. for the 8 to 12 age group and participants will fish from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., according to a release from the village.

Registration fee is $3 for residents and $10 for non-residents and includes a T-shirt, drink and snack, fishing hook and bait. Fishing poles are not provided. You must register in-person at the village administration building, 432 W. Nebraska St., by June 9.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

“We are excited to be able to bring back these wonderful family-friendly events,” Mayor Keith Ogle said in a release. “I hope you will join us to catch some fun.”