Mercyhealth Indoor Sports Center
8800 E Riverside Blvd, Loves Park, IL 61111
Fri. 3pm-8pm | Sat. 10am-7pm
Sun. 10am-4pm
ABOUT THE SHOW
We are excited to announce the return of the Boat, Vacation & Fishing Show! The 2025 show will provide a one-stop shopping experience. Fishing boats, pontoons, Kayaks, and personal watercrafts fill the complex. We are sure we have just what you are looking for. Visit with representatives from charters and lodges or buy the latest fishing tackle.
Some of the most experienced Illinois and Wisconsin anglers and guides will be presenting informative seminars. The free trout pond, Hawg Trough, and much more will provide entertainment for the entire family.
FREE:
KIDS LEARN TO CAST
KIDS CASTING CONTEST
TROUT POND FISHING
MINNOW RACES
BOAT & PERSONAL WATERCRAFT DEALERS
2024 SEMINAR SPEAKERS
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2024 SEMINAR SCHEDULE
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SEMINAR SCHEDULE SATURDAY
- 11:00AM STEVE WELCH-YEAR ROUND FISHING FOR CRAPPIE, WALLEYE, AND WHITE BASS
- 12:00PM STEVE HEITING-KEEP YOUR MUSKIES HOOKED
- 1:00PM SPENCE PETROS-BASS TACTICS FOR CATCHING BIG FISH
- 2:00PM CHRIS TAURISANO-FISHING LOCAL WATERS INCLUDING THE FOX CHAIN
- 2:45PM STEVE HEITING, SPENCE PETROS, AND CHRIS TAURISANO-MUSKY PANEL-ASK THE PRO'S ANYTHING!
- 4:00PM ALEC NICKEL-HOW TO TARGET THE GIANT SPRING AND FALL WALLEYE
SEMINAR SCHEDULE SUNDAY
- 11:00AM STEVE WELCH-SPRING & FALL WALLEYE FISHING
- 12:00PM PAT HARRISON-ALL THINGS BASS: LARGE MOUTH TO SMALL MOUTH
- 1:00PM STEVE HEITING-RETRIEVE TRICKS FOR MORE MUSKIES
- 2:00PM ALEC NICKEL-HOW TO FIND AND TARGET MONSTER WALLEYE
DOWNLOAD SCHEDULES
SHOW HOURS:
Fri. 3pm-8pm
Sat. 10am-7pm
Sun. 10am-4pm
SHOW FEATURES
Seminars
Kids Casting Lessons
Kids Casting Lessons
Kids Casting Contest
Trout Pond Fishing
Minnow Races
LOCATION
2024 CONTESTS
2025 Coming Soon!
1-Enter to win at the show: Half day guided fishing trip on the Chain O’ Lakes courtesy of T-Bone Guide Service, a Fishing Prize Pack including rod, reel, and lures from The Anglers Outlet!
2-Kids Casting Contest: Kids can enter to win a fishing prize package and a half day guided trip in three different age groups. Guided trips courtesy of Pat Harrison Outdoors, T-Bone Guide Service, and Diehard Angling. No cost to enter and fun for everyone!
2024 SPONSORS
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2024 BRANDS
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Show Schedule
Contact
Landro Productions, LLC.
PO Box 1475
McHenry, IL 60051
Phone
815-997-1744