Fishing Classic
Register for the 2026 IFCERF Foundation Fishing Classic
Friday, September 18, 2026 5:00am-11:30am
BOAT LEAVES AT 5:00am
Winthrop Harbor, 701 North Point Drive Winthrop Harbor Illinois 60096
$15.00 Fishing License available the day of the event
https://dnr.illinois.gov/lpr/fishinglicensesfees.html
$175 per person / 6 person limit per boat
Ticket includes: Fishing Charter, T-shirt, Lunch.
Lunch Only - $35.00
Lunch will be served at approximately 11:30am at The Tropics, 301 North Point Dr, Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096
Sponsorships received after September 1, 2025 are not guaranteed to be included on Signs or T-Shirt.
Sponsorship Opportunities
If you are unable to attend this year's event or if you'd like to do more for the Scholarship Program, check out some sponsorship opportunities available.
Bucket Brigade -Donate a raffle prize for this year's event. You will be contacted for drop-off location.
- Recognition on website and IFCA HotSheet
Battalion Chief Level - $100.00
Recognition on website and IFCA HotSheet
Included on Signage at Event
Deputy Chief Level - $250.00
Recognition on website and IFCA HotSheet
Included on Signage at Event
Company name included on Event T-Shirt
Included on sign on the Boat
Chief Level - $500.00 (limit 4)
Recognition on website and IFCA HotSheet
Included on Signage at Event
Company name included on Event T-Shirt
Signage at Lunch location
Funds Raised benefit the Illinois Fire Chiefs Educational & Research Foundation Scholarship and Grant Programs.

