Thank you for registering for the commissioner's fishing derby on Saturday, June 19 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Grove 25, Busse Lake, within the Busse Woods Forest Preserve. All participants must register ahead of time due to COVID-19 safety measures and capacity requirements.

Address to plug into navigation for the preserve entrance: 17 IL-72, Schaumburg, IL 60173

Then, follow signage to Grove 25.

No fishing license is required during Father's Day weekend. All experience levels welcome! This event is BYOG (Bring Your Own Gear). Pack your lucky fishing pole and bait -- prizes will be given for a variety of categories.

Unvaccinated visitors must wear a mask outdoors when physical distancing (six feet from other people) is not possible.

Registration is free, required, and will also include opportunities to meet folks from Shedd Aquarium, Arlington Anglers, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Commissioner Eira Corral Sepúlveda, Friends of Cycling in Elk Grove, and the Northwest Municipal Conference.

For questions you can email District15@cookcountyil.gov or call Justin at (773) 485-8006.