Join over 100 people on the Chicago Riverwalk, as they grab their fishing poles to take part in the second Chicago Fishes event! Please complete this form to sign up for the event, which is being hosted by the Metropolitan Planning Council, Friends of the Chicago River, the Chicago Park District, the Environmental Law & Policy Center, the Shedd Aquarium, the Illinois Environmental Council, and others. We will celebrate recent improvements to the river and learn more about the fish that call it home.

FREE! There is no charge to attend, and all fishers will be covered by a group permit. A limited number of poles and free bait will be provided.

Food: Island Party Hut will be hosting a food and beverage station at the event, available for purchase.



ADA Accessibility: There is an ADA accessible ramp on the West side of Franklin & Wacker.



Map To Location: Click to see the Google Map of the event location.

Donations: If you would like to donate and enter into a drawing for gifts from Patagonia and our partner organizations, please visit our GoFundMe campaign. All donations will go toward supplies for the event. Fishing poles purchased for the event will be donated to support youth fishing programs in Chicago. Last year, we donated to the Chicago Parks Department, which supported programs like this in Ping Tom Park:

