Fox Lake Fishing Derby & Cardboard Boat Race 2025

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Come join us for Cardboard Boat Races and the Youth Fishing Derby at Lakefront Park! Youth Fishing Derby 9am-11am Bring out your kids for a fun day of catching fish. There will be prizes for biggest fish in each age group and biggest overall fish. Age groups are 0-8y, 9-15y, and 16+. Participants 0-15y do not need a license. Participants 16+ require a valid IL Fishing License. Please bring your own fishing poles. Chain O'Lakes Fishing Club will be onsite running a fishing swap meet, hosting mini seminars on knot tying, rods, & reels, and showcasing local fishing guide companies. Cardboard Boat Race 12pm-2pm Enjoy some music with DJ Kathy and test out your craftsmanship to build a cardboard boat to race against others. This will be a fun event for people of all ages, whether they are sailing their vessel or cheering on from the shoreline. $15 Boat Registration - Includes boat race & trophy for 1st & 2nd Fastest Boat & Best Design, Overall Winner for Fastest Sinking & Mayor's Choice $30 Boat Registration & Kit - Includes registration, trophy, 1 roll of duct tape, box cutter, & 8 x 4 ft. cardboard Carboard boat registration form is online at https://www.foxlake.org/420/Cardboard-Boat-Race-Youth-Fishing-Derby NO same day registration. Food Available for purchase from Shely’s Delights: Hot Dog, Corn Dogs, Lemonade, Snow Cones, and more! We look forward to seeing you all at the Lakefront (Park)!