September 18, 2026
5:00AM - 11:30AM CST

Annual Fishing Classic 2026

$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

Thank You to Our Lunch Sponsor!

Hotel Accommodations

The host hotel for the Fishing Classic is the Inn on Sheridan. Please use the link below to book your room:

Hotel Website: Inn on Sheridan

Important: When making your reservation, please call the hotel directly and let them know you are with the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association Fishing Classic to receive the group rate (if available). The hotel can be reached at 847-872-4000.

Register Today! Sponsorship Opportunities

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

Boat Sponsorship

Chief Sponsorship

Deputy Chief Sponsorship 

Raffle Prize Donor