Courtesy of Visit Unforgettable Forgottonia
June 19-22: IDNR Free Fishing Days
• This weekend, park visitors of any age can fish with or without a fishing license or stamp. Reel ‘em in!
Sat. 6/20, 9:30-11:30am: Youth Fishing Derby • Kids (+ a chaperone) can BYO-fishing poles, or borrow from the park. You might even win a prize!
• Sat. 6/20, 10am-3pm: Kayak Rentals Kayaks, paddles, and life jackets are provided by the Friends of Argyle. Limited space, pre-registration is required — call (309) 776-3422 or email Bridget.Hinchee@ illinois.gov.
• Two 2-hour tours will be offered
• Limited to 12 participants per tour (10 adult kayaks and 2 youth kayaks for ages 5+)
• Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
• Meet at the parking area near the dam/spillway Please note: Participation requires an annual Friends of Argyle membership: $10 Individual / $15 Single-Parent Family / $20 Two-Parent Family For more ideas for cooling off on the lake, check out our tourism map at https://map.visitforgottonia.com.
