September 18, 2026
5:00AM - 11:30AM CST
2026 IFCERF Foundation Fishing Classic
$175 per person / 6 person limit per boat
Winthrop Harbor
Join fellow fire service professionals, industry partners, and supporters for a day of fishing, networking, and fundraising in support of the IFCERF Foundation Scholarship Program.
Event Details
Date: Friday, September 18, 2026
Boat Departure: 5:00 AM (sharp)
Fishing Location:
Winthrop Harbor Marina
701 North Point Drive
Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096
Registration
$175 per person
Maximum of 6 participants per boat
Registration Includes:
- Fishing charter
- Event t-shirt
- Lunch
Fishing License
An Illinois fishing license is required.
License Cost: $15.00
Purchase online through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources:
https://dnr.illinois.gov/lpr/fishinglicensesfees.html
Lunch Information
Lunch Only: $35.00
Lunch will be served at approximately 11:30 AM at:
The Tropics
301 North Point Drive
Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096
Sponsorship Opportunities
Can't attend this year's Fishing Classic but still want to support the IFCERF Scholarship Program? Consider one of the sponsorship opportunities below.
Please Note: Sponsorships received after September 1, 2026 are not guaranteed to be included on event signage or t-shirts.
Bucket Brigade Sponsor
Raffle Prize Donation
Donate a raffle prize to support this year's event.
Benefits:
- Recognition on the IFCA website
- Recognition in the IFCA HotSheet
- Event raffle participation
You will be contacted regarding prize drop-off arrangements.
Battalion Chief Sponsor – $100
Benefits:
- Recognition on the IFCA website
- Recognition in the IFCA HotSheet
- Company recognition on event signage
Deputy Chief Sponsor – $250
Benefits:
- Recognition on the IFCA website
- Recognition in the IFCA HotSheet
- Company recognition on event signage
- Company name featured on the event t-shirt
- Company signage displayed on a fishing boat
Chief Sponsor – $500
(Limited to 4 sponsors)
Benefits:
- Recognition on the IFCA website
- Recognition in the IFCA HotSheet
- Company recognition on event signage
- Company name featured on the event t-shirt
- Dedicated signage at the lunch venue