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47th Annual Scott Jennings Fishing Contest: Fishin’ with Abe Lincoln

47th Annual Scott Jennings Fishing Contest: Fishin’ with Abe Lincoln

The Macomb Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), in partnership with Looking For Lincoln and Visit Unforgettable Forgottonia, is excited to announce the 47th Annual Scott Jennings Fishing Contest will take place on May 23rd, 2025, at Spring Lake in Macomb!

As always, prizes will be awarded to all children that sign up - but this year there's an added new feature:

Fishing With Abe Lincoln

That's right Abraham Lincoln will be on hand, in person to meet, interact and fish with all the kids!

Awards will be given to the top ten in each age group with the most weight caught.

A special prize goes to the child with the largest single fish.

As always, the Scott Jennings Sportsmanship Trophy and plaque will be up for grabs.

Please come out and enjoy this FREE event open to all children.

Food and soda will also be provided FREE of charge.

Registration will begin at 9:00 a.m.

Fishing will be from 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.

Prizes will be given out immediately after the fishing in concluded.

Call Police Chief Todd Tedrow with any questions @ 309-833-4505

Spring Lake
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM on Sat, 23 May 2026
Spring Lake
620 Spring Lake Park Rd.
Macomb, Illinois 61455