Its oh-fish-ial, free fishing clinics are now available biweekly at Kaufman Lake for the rest of the summer. This oppor-tuna-ty is thanks to the Champaign Park District and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

The clinics are open to all ages with equipment and bait provided to participants. Children are allowed to participate, however they must be accompanied by an adult.

Each fintastic clinic will consist of an educational introduction as well as a hands-on portion held at the dock. 

The clinics will occur at 2702 West Springfield Ave., Champaign. on Tuesday mornings from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and Thursday afternoons from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The last clinic offered this summer is September 26, 2024. 

Although the clinics are free, registration is required prior to the clinic. 

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