Lake Ellyn Fishing Tournament poster with event details.

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Saturday, May 17

Where: Lake Ellyn Boathouse - 645 Lenox Rd, Glen Ellyn, IL

Time: 8:00am – 11:30am

For: Kids aged 12 and younger

Cost: Free

Hosted by: Axess Church, Glen Ellyn

A view of a body of water with tall grasses in the foreground and a stadium with bleachers and a sign that says 'Glenard West' in the background. There are leafless trees and a large brick building behind the stadium.

  1. Prizes for the Top 3 Most Fish Caught

  2. All fish must be verified by a volunteer before counting toward your total

  3. Each child will be given a scorecard and fish will be counted via a unique hole-punch system

  4. Worms will be provided—but bring your own gear!

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View of a football field and bleachers across a lake with trees in autumn colors, and a brick building in the background.

  1. Fishing pole and bait (we’ll provide worms)

  2. Water bottle

  3. Hat or sunscreen

  4. Parent or guardian to supervise

  5. A great attitude and readiness to have fun!

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View of a grassy stadium behind a lake with reeds in the foreground and a brick building with trees in autumn colors in the background.

  1. Entry into the tournament (ages 12 and under)

  2. Live talk and fishing tips from a local pro

  3. Worms provided for bait (no extra cost)

  4. Official tournament scorecard

  5. Supervision and scoring by trained volunteers

  6. Eligibility for prizes for Top 3 Most Fish Caught

  7. Snacks and water available during the event

  8. An unforgettable morning at the lake!

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Check-in

8:00am – 8:30am

Pro Talk

8:30am – 9:00am

Find your spot

9:00am – 9:15am

Tournament

9:15am – 10:45am

Scoring

11:00am – 11:15am

Winner & Prizes

11:15am – 11:30am

  1. Age Limit: Participants must be 12 years old or younger.

  2. Check-in: All kids must check in between 8:00–8:30am.

  3. Safety First: Life jackets are recommended for younger children. Parents/guardians are required to stay and supervise.

  4. Gear: Bring your own fishing gear. Worms will be provided for bait.

  5. Catch Verification:

    • Each fish must be shown to a tournament volunteer (they’ll be wearing bright vests).

    • Call over a volunteer once your fish breaches the water.

    • Volunteers will use a unique hole punch to mark your scorecard for each catch.

    • No punch = no point!

  6. Scoring:

    • Catfish - 4 punches

    • Bass - 2 punches

    • Dinks - 1 punch

    • Only fish caught between 9:15am and 10:45am count toward scoring.

  7. Awards:

    • Prizes for Most Fish caught, per age group. There will be one winner, per age group.

      • PreK-1st

      • 2nd - 4th

      • 5th - 7th

    • In case of a tie, whoever has a birthday closest to May 17 wins.

  8. No Cheating: No keeping fish caught before the official time, and no fishing outside designated zones.

    1. Adults can help with everything except casting the line and reeling the catch in to shore.

  9. Respect Nature: No littering. Treat the lake and wildlife with care.

  10. Final Authority: Axess Church reserves the right to make final decisions, resolve disputes, or adjust rules at any time to ensure fairness and safety.