Open Fishing Clinic

Join the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Urban and Community Fishing Program for evenings of fishing fun at Lake Patterson! Instructors will teach participants basic angling skills including casting, knot tying and fish identification, while demonstrating ethical angling practices. Participants can bring their own equipment or borrow loaner tackle and rods while supplies last. Illinois fishing regulations and site-specific rules will apply. No registration required."Open Fishing Clinic"Wednesday, July 29; 5-7 p.m.Oakhurst Forest Preserve1680 Fifth Ave., AuroraFREETo register, visit www.kaneforest.com/register, call 630-444-3190, or email programs@kaneforest.com.Photo courtesy Paul Beck.