Fishing Derby Begins May 21

Hidden Lakes hosts Fishing Derby season. There will be grilled burgers, hot dogs and other treats during the derby.

Prize categories and prizes will be different for each derby. Raffle tickets will be sold for fun fishing prizes.

A fishing permit is required for all adults 16 years and older to participate. 

According to the park district the derby events are as follows: May 21, 4:00-8:00 pm Night Catfish Derby; June 4, Noon-4:00 pm Family Derby; June 18 9:00 am-1:00 pm Summer Solstice; July 9 9:00 am-1:00 pm Catfish Derby; July 23 Noon-4:00 pm Family Derby; August 6 4:00-8:00 pm Night Catfish Derby; August 27 9:00 am-noon Last Blast Derby; September 17 Noon-4:00 pm Last Chance Trout Derby.