Come fish the Wild Mile! During the worst of our waterway's polluted
history, only 5 species of fish could be found in the Chicago River.
Now, there are a whopping 77 - and many of them nest, mate, shelter,
and feed around the Wild Mile! Pumpkinseed, bass, carp, and bullhead
are among the most common, but who knows what you might find! Join us
monthly to learn how to safely catch them! This event is drop-in, and
will be run by our River Ranger volunteers between April and October
of 2025. We'll have bait and fishing gear for you - though please
bring your own pole if you happen to have one! We also have blanket
fishing permits from the IDNR for these events, so anyone can drop in
and participate. Youth participation is highly encouraged, though
parental supervision is required!
Free time
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