Kankakee County to Host Fishing Event

The Kankakee County Convention & Visitors Bureau has announced that the NIAA Kankakee River Fishing Derby will be held June 27-July 6.

Full information is available at this site. http://www.kankakeefishingderby.com/  Full details on sponsors, weigh-in and more can be found here. 

The event will include fishing for walleye, smallmouth, northern, largemouth, crappie, channel catfish, rock bass or roughfish. Minimum weights apply for different species.

Starting time on June 27 is 1am and closing time on July 6 is 6pm Look for the Kankakee County CVB Fish "Ka-Ching" and win big money! We do a daily catch of the day, run a big board for three places in multiple species and have over 100 tagged fish worth $500 or more.

About NIAA: NIAA, The Northern Illinois Anglers Association is a nonprofit organization that was formed by individuals who are profoundly concerned about the ecological future of the waterways in Illinois. The website is here. 

About Kanakee County: The Kankakee County Convention & Visitors Bureau creates vibrant growth for the local economy by promoting Kankakee County as an overnight destination, increasing visitor awareness and developing a united tourism industry. The website is here.