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9/6/2025
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM CST

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

Date: Saturday September 6th, 2025
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 closes Thursday September 4th. 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.
• 16 and under One fishing pole limit 
• 17 and older 2 fishing pole limit
  For additional information, please visit: https://www.mortonpumpkinfestival.org/fishing-derby/

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