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KAYAK FISHING TRIPS

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Learn the art of fishing in and around the shores of Evanston under your own power in this catch-and-release program. We will teach you cast and retrieve techniques, as well as lure/bait choice to best maximize your great lake fishing adventure! We will target smallmouth bass, perch, bluegill, catfish and more. Each class will have a quick on-shore demo and two hours on the water. We will supply all of the necessary equipment except a fishing license. Preregistration required.

Location: Meet at Dempster Street Beach Office.
Age Level: 14 years and older; youth age 10-14 may enroll if with adult in the same kayak

Fee with kayak rental: $50 R/$65 NR
Fee without kayak rental: $35 R/$50 NR (bring your own kayak)

FRIDAY NIGHT FISHING, 6-8 P.M. Topics vary; sign up for one or more sessions.

To register, call 847.866.4167 or 847.866.2900.

June 19	Introduction to Fishing
June 26	Shallow & Structure (live bait, spinners, crank baits, hard plastics)
July 17	Deep Water (Live bait, drop shot, lipped crank baits)
July 24	Introduction to Fishing
August 14	Shallow Slow (soft plastics, flipping, jigging)
August 21	Open Fishing Trip

For lakefront conditions, please call the recorded message at 847.859.7822 (new phone number in 2009). For more information about this program, please call the Dempster Beach Office during the beach season at 847.866.4167. In other seasons, please call 847.866.2900.