McHenry County Conservation District to offer free fishing weekend in June

May 09, 2022 at 11:30 am CDT

Matt Martin (left) of Crystal Lake and his son, Patrick Martin, 6, fish off the dock while attending Hooked on Fishing hosted by the McHenry County Conservation District at the Hollows Conservation Area in Cary Sunday, June 19, 2016. The event introduced families to fishing with demonstrations, prizes and more, — Matt Martin (left) of Crystal Lake and his son, Patrick Martin, 6, fish off the dock while attending Hooked on Fishing hosted by the McHenry County Conservation District at the Hollows Conservation Area in Cary Sunday, June 19, 2016. (Sarah Nader)

McHenry County Conservation District invites families to cast a line at its free fishing event the first weekend of June.

The district’s Hooked on Fishing event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon June 4 at Rush Creek Conservation Area, 20501 McGuire Road in Harvard, and from 9 a.m. to noon June 5 at The Hollows Conservation Area, 3804 Route 14 in Cary.

The entire family is welcome to attend for fishing, prizes and time in nature, according to a news release.

Anglers can bring their own gear to the event or borrow from a limited supply. Equipment will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis with preference given to children. No fishing license is required to participate.

Registration is required for each participant during this free event. To learn more and to register, go to mccdistrict.org.