Fishing for Trash
Event information
Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fee: Free!
Age: All ages.
Contact: 815-722-4121
Photo by Glenn P. Knoblock
Event details
This ongoing event will be held from Tuesday, June 24, to Sunday, June 29. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Friday and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Do a little bit to help your mother (Earth)! Staff at The Tackle Box bait shop at will provide a bucket and picker to help you do your part. Pick up litter around the forest preserve, contribute to a cleaner environment and earn a gift! Everyone who participates in the cleanup will earn a sweet treat. Remember: A clean Hidden Lakes is a happy Hidden Lakes!
Event requirements
No registration required.
Hidden Lakes Trout Farm has paved accessible trails from the parking lot. Shoreline fishing takes place on natural surfaces over uneven terrain. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program.