Hoffman Estates Park District | Hoffman Estates, IL

In this class we will learn the basics of knot tying, casting, unhooking fish and baiting the hook. All equipment is provided, participants 6 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Each week we will target a different species of fish. Bluegill, Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Carp all while learning to use a spinning combo. Level 1 will focus on basic techniques and live bait to catch fish. Level 2 will be challenged to use artificial baits and will be taught new techniques. Everyone must be able to tie their own knots and unhook their own fish.

Hoffman Estates Park District offers fishing at 15 stocked ponds in Hoffman Estates. Our ponds contain a variety of fish including Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Channel-Catfish and Northern Pike. We ask that you observe catch and release fishing practices in our lakes.

While you can catch fish at any of our ponds, you will have better success at Westbury Park, South Ridge Park, North Ridge Park, Chestnut Park, Highland Park, Black Bear Park and Whispering Lake Park.

Fishing licenses are required to fish in all HEParks lakes. You may purchase your license online from the state or a local store. Fishing licenses expire on March 31 of each year.

Pond Locations

• Black Bear Park*
• Charlemagne Park
• Chestnut Park*
• Evergreen Park
• Fabbrini Park
• Highland Park*
• North Ridge Park*
• North Twin Park
• South Ridge Park*
• South Twin Park
• Vogelei Park
• Westbury Lake Park *
• Whispering Lake Park*
• Winding Trails Basin
  *Denotes the best ponds for fishing success.