Event Registration - Morton Chamber of Commerce

2024 Fishing Derby
9/7/2024
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM CST


Location: Kennel Lake Sportsmen's Club, 22171 Kennel Lake Drive, Morton, IL 61550


Registration ends on 8/30/2024



Event Description
Hey all you anglers! Kennel Lake is proud to host the Fishing Derby!

Date: Saturday September 7th, 2024
Time: 8:00am-11:00am
Where: Kennel Lake Sportsmen's Club
22171 Kennel Lake Drive Morton, Il 
Competition Categories: Youth (16 and under) and Adult (17 and older)
Awards: Biggest Single Fish (by weight) and Most Fish.
Registration Fee: $15
*Online registration will close on Friday, August 30. Onsite registration will be available.

General Rules

  • Entries must register before the start time of 8:00 AM. There is NO FISHING before this time.  Fishing can start when horn blows.
  • No boats, bank fishing only, no standing in the water while fishing.
  • Each person must keep their “catch” separate from others.
  • FISH MUST BE KEPT ALIVE IN ORDER TO BE COUNTED.
  • No jug fishing of any kind allowed – no minnows.
  • No fishing in swim area.
  • After Derby ends (11:00 AM, horn will sound off again) All fish to be counted and weighted are to be brought to the official Fishing Derby Weigh Station.
  • ALL FISH ARE TO BE RELEASED AFTER THEY BEEN VERIFIED AND WEIGHED 
  • Judges will be coming around at various times to check and make sure rules are followed.
For additional information, please visit: https://www.mortonpumpkinfestival.org/fishing-derby/

Hosted by Kennel Lake Sportsmen's Club. 
Sponsored by Bob Grimm Chevrolet.