Northern Illinois Anglers Association

06/10/2026

Additional Kankakee River Fishing Derby sponsors joined us after the posters were printed. Welcome to First Trust Bank, Spiros Law, and Sons of the American Legion! Also, you can now register to fish in the Derby at Legacy Armament in Momence. Thanks to all of our sponsors!

06/05/2026

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🚧✅ DAM MAINTENANCE COMPLETE

Scheduled maintenance on the City of Kankakee dam was completed yesterday morning. As of yesterday evening, the dam bladders had been fully inflated, and river levels should now be returning to normal operating levels.

💧 Thank you for your patience and understanding. 🙏

🚧✅ MANTENIMIENTO DE LA PRESA FINALIZADO

El mantenimiento programado de la presa de la ciudad de Kankakee concluyó ayer por la mañana. A partir de ayer por la tarde, las cámaras de aire de la presa se habían inflado por completo, por lo que los niveles del río deberían estar volviendo a los niveles operativos normales.

💧 Gracias por su paciencia y comprensión. 🙏

06/03/2026

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🚧 DAM MAINTENANCE IN PROGRESS 🚧

The City of Kankakee is conducting scheduled maintenance on the Kankakee River dam. Residents and visitors may notice lower-than-normal river levels over the next 48 hours.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as this important work is completed.



🚧 MANTENIMIENTO DE LA PRESA EN CURSO 🚧

La ciudad de Kankakee está llevando a cabo un mantenimiento programado en la presa del río Kankakee. Es posible que los residentes y visitantes noten niveles del río más bajos de lo normal durante las próximas 48 horas.

Gracias por su paciencia y comprensión mientras se completa este importante trabajo.

05/29/2026

Here we go!!!

05/20/2026

IDNR, conservation police urge life jacket use and sober boating

05/20/2026

Calling all NIAA members! This wonderful series of events begins tonight. Reel Justice fits perfectly with the N.I.A.A.'s mission. Please get out and help with at least one of these events this year. Thanks!

05/16/2026

04/23/2026

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The County of Kankakee is offering boaters a free safety inspection — no fines, no hassle — to get their vessels ready for the upcoming season.

04/22/2026

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Fish On!

We are excited to announce that the 2026 season opener will take place on May 20th!

Please check out our schedule below and save the dates. We provide all poles, tackle & bait; if you already have a fishing pole, please bring it. Adults and youth of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to fish with us!

*Note that the Veteran’s Outing on June 30th is a daytime outing at which ONLY Veterans will be fishing - youth and adult anglers (non-veterans) are allowed to join us that day but only in a volunteer capacity…so come help a Veteran fish!

All dates are weather-permitting. We do our best to give notice of weather-related cancellations in advance. Be sure to sign up at www.k3sao.com/fish to receive email notice of any schedule changes, or join/watch our Reel Justice page for updates as the season progresses at: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CMvJBSca7/?mibextid=wwXIfr

04/05/2026

🌧️💨 In the rain nothing was stopping these young men from displaying their fishing skills at the NIAA Kids Fishing Day! 🎣 Way to go!!👊🏼

Hank Farber: First caught Trout 14.5”, 17.5”

Hunter Gardner: Catch & Release, Trout 10”, 13”, 13.5”, 15.5”, 16”, 17.5”, 13.5” Large Mouth

Honorable Mention: Jack Nicholson, Trout 13.25”, 13.5”, 13.5”, 14.5”