Chicago Suburban Fishing Club
Members include regular Chicago anglers just like you! Seminars, special learn to fish demos and
fishing lessons around the Chicago area built for the average angler will help you to catch loads of fish
- we rarely meet without fishing and we NEVER fish
without catching!
Learn to Fish Chicago Suburban Waters!
The Chicago Fishing Club is dedicated to teaching fishing to anglers
and spreading fishing tips, knowledge and Chicago fishing classes.
We saw a gap in local fishing knowledge in urban areas such as Chicago,
and figured that we could form a fishing club for regular fishermen, a fishing
club for families new to fishing and even seasoned anglers who are frustrated in their local fishing and wanted to (re) learn to fish.
You are not alone. Many of us struggle to catch fish in the Chicago fishing scene because there are 100's of anglers per square mile and not enough "TV fish" to go around. The great thing about learning to fish from anglers & teachers in our fishing club is that these methods work to find you more fish, larger fish & fish that are not "active" when you go fishing. The walleye pictured below was caught using a rig I use in Chicago to catch fish right here, it's simple and I use it all the time! Oh yes, I have fished around Chicago and used to struggle to catch a few fish on a day. I always would resort to trying to catch one fish- want to learn to fish - sign up for the club
Chicago Fishing Seminars Seminars are held every other month in and around Chicago to teach fishing. Fishing Tips, fishing Chicagoland's waters and species are covered in the seminars. Admission to the seminars is on a reservation basis! Seminars will be lead by experienced anglers who have competition experience including World Championship fishing, and US Competitions.
Learn to Fish Without Driving With gas heading to the $4.00 per gallon range, driving less to fish around Chicago, while catching fish is the way to go. I know you have it in reverse drive 2 hours to get to your spot, fish all day, get tired and then hop back on the highway sunburned, out $50 (or more) and down a day. What I will teach can get you on the water in under 15 minutes, fishing in :30 minutes and catching a load of fish. Before you would be into your packed sandwiches, or done filling out the boat rental papers, you could be landing fish right near home faster!
Chicago Fishing Classes and Suburban Fishing Seminars Experienced anglers share tips, tricks,
venue information as well as more advanced information on catching
fish in the Chicago area lakes. The main fishing club is located
in Chicago's Southwest suburbs and fishes at many public urban
lakes. In the Spring we offer free fishing classes to wet angler's lines and give you a taste of a big bag of fish. No I don't stand in a classroom teaching fishing if I can help it. Our fishing classes are held on the water and, yes, I do enjoy catching (and releasing) a huge bunch of fish while teaching. You won't believe the success of this fishing system for Chicago. These seminars teach you the best fishing tackle to use in Chicago and fishing methods that will help you enjoy the park district lakes and forest preserves of Chicago and it's suburbs a great deal!
Lakes we hold fishing classes at include Arlington Heights,
Wheaton, Palatine , Downer's Grove, Skokie , Joliet, Elgin, Plainfield,
Frankfurt, Chicago, Prospect Heights, and Villa Park.
Fishing classes are held at: Plum Grove Reservoir,
Churchill Woods, Barth Pond. Fox River, Cricket Creek, Lake Arlington,
Skokie Lagoon and other lakes around Chicago. Chicago Park District
lakes, DuPage County lakes and other public lakes are fished by
the club. sign up for the club
New to fishing? New anglers are encouraged to attend our outings and fish with us
in the competitions. The fishing club is for new anglers and family anglers
who are wishing to meet new people and learn a little more about
catching fish.
Our fishing club will offer 3ree Spring events so you can meet, get a taste and learn a little. Membership is open from all year long as there are online learning sessions throughout the year which you can benefit, and seminars that you can attend to learn.
During outings the angler is free
to fish at any pace they wish as there is no pressure. We feel that
if you taste a little success and see some fish, pick up some
fishing tips on local lakes, you will get excited and really enjoy
fishing. 85% of all dues, prizes & awards go to building fishing, marketing and online materials- we want newer anglers & juniors!
Sponsors - all money raised from the club, promotions, website go to the promotion of fishing locally, marketing & angler education. 100% of sponsor donations go back to club members! Unlike some organizations who tend to hoard their gear they get from you, your donation will see the light of day, get to new users.
If you are frustrated with fishing locally in Chicago, think
you can catch more than you normally do- this fishing club is for you.
For more information, drop me an e-mail and
we will help you out with some more information or directions to
our next event: john@midwestangler.com or call my cell phone 773-850-B I T E (2483).
Classes & Seminars
Club members save 10% on all fishing instruction private lessons!!
On Water Fishing Class (base price starts at $120 min.)
Individual - fishing instruction / fishing class / fishing guide
3 - 4 hours - includes bait
from $135 - $175 depending on location, prep etc. from $45/hour
2 anglers- fishing instruction / fishing class / fishing guide
3 - 4 hours - includes bait
from $170 - $205 depending on location, prep etc. from $26/hour per angler
+ Group Fishing Class- fishing instruction / fishing class / fishing guide
add $35 for each additional angler up to 5 anglers from $14/hour per angler
+ Kid's & Family Fishing Party / Fishing Lessons
Fishing Themed - Pirate Survival Learning & Excercise
3 - 4 hours $205 - $295
Group instruction 5 - 10 anglers
From $7 / Hour Party
Option for take-home fishing poles and rigs - just $6 per guest
Spend the day with a USA Fishing Team Member, learn to catch, get instruction and enjoy a themed fishing party (optional). From serious child anglers to goofy fishing fun - children and families of all levels will catch some fish and PARTY with a fun / serious host - you pick or mix it up!
Contact for club speaking, show seminars for rate, availability
Club fees cover all regular season
admission to events, seminars, competitions
(Big Angler Club members receive 10% off all
individual instruction)
