Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge, Savanna District and the Stewards of the Upper
Mississippi River Refuge bring you a good ol’ day of fishing fun with our ‘Get Hooked on Fishing’ event!
Registration is now open for youth ages 6-12 years old for a kids fishing day. This will take place at Frog
Pond, in Savanna IL on September 26, 2026, 9am to 11:30 with a ‘shoreline’ lunch to follow. Youth must be
accompanied by an adult.
This is a free event! Fishing poles will be available to checkout; bait and shoreline lunch will be provided.
There will be fish identification, water safety talks, instructional lessons along with other fun activities!
Be sure to remember sunscreen, insect repellent, and to dress for the great outdoors (i.e. hats, closed-toed
shoes, etc.)!
Limited space available, registration is required. Call 815-273-2732 or email Jacquelynn_Bauer@fws.gov to
reserve your spot today! Registration ends on September 24, 2026, at 4pm or when registration is full.
Please note that this program will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.
