Due to unfavorable ice conditions, the DuPage Forest Preserve District has rescheduled its annual Hard Water Classic ice fishing tournament from Jan. 8 to Feb. 12.

The tournament is at Blackwell Forest Preserve’s Silver Lake near Warrenville, and will be from noon to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12.

The top three catches receive gift cards of $125, $100 and $75, respectively, to local sporting goods stores. The angler with the largest fish overall will win a gas-powered auger or ice shelter.

Registration is $20 in advance online or $25 at the event. Participants must bring their own gear and bait, and comply with all applicable fishing regulations and tournament rules. Anglers 16 and older must carry valid Illinois fishing licenses.

For more information, call (630) 933-7200 or visit dupageforest.org.

Daily Herald article 1/3/22