25th Anniversary of Carp Fest
The Carp Killers of Chic Park Vs.The Marauders of Downey Park
What team will you be on? We don't know? Come to the Weigh-in at Downey Park on May 24th at 6pm to find out. All anglers fishing will be selected randomly to determine what team they will be fishing for. You could be fishing against your neighbor, husband, wife, mother, father, son or daughter trying to achieve the pinnacle of all fishing events. The coveted "Jack Fiore Carp Fest Trophy".
What team will you be on? We don't know? Come to the Weigh-in at Downey Park on May 24th at 6pm to find out. All anglers fishing will be selected randomly to determine what team they will be fishing for. You could be fishing against your neighbor, husband, wife, mother, father, son or daughter trying to achieve the pinnacle of all fishing events. The coveted "Jack Fiore Carp Fest Trophy".
Carp Fest Registration Click Here To Register Now Before It's Too Late
Get Rid Of Those Stinky Fish!
Due to the length of the event there will be 2 additional Weigh-In at Downey Park. Thursday May 24th from 6:00pm to 6:30pm. and Saturday May 26th from 6:00pm to 6:30pm. |
"Jurassic Carp"
Featuring
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2018 Promo Video Coming Soon!
2017 Carp Fest Video "Anglers of the Lost Carp" Now Posted
Carp Fest Video Out Takes "Lots of Laughs"
Highland Lake Will Remember Our Military as
a Special Guest Will Sing Our National Anthem Prior at Our Awards Ceremonies. Make Sure to Bring Your Scotch
How To Register
REGISTRATION RULES FOR 2018
There is a $10 fee per household for residents and your immediate family.
Non-Resident guests can fish the event but must be accompanied by the inviting resident while fishing. Non-Residents fishing fee is $10.00 per person.
All proceeds collected will be used for our fish stocking program. Residents please let us know if you will be fishing the contest by filling out the form here and making your payment through PayPal or by Credit Card.
You can hand also deliver or mail your entry fee to Ron Jensen at 34039 N. Hickory Ave. (Off Washington St.) Cash or checks are accepted. Make checks payable to the Highland Lake Property Owners Association. We will accept sign ups until 12:08am on May 23rd. If you have any questions contact Ron Jensen @ PH 224-223-2775 or by email ron_jensen@sbcglobal.net. Click here to register now!
REGISTRATION RULES FOR 2018
There is a $10 fee per household for residents and your immediate family.
Non-Resident guests can fish the event but must be accompanied by the inviting resident while fishing. Non-Residents fishing fee is $10.00 per person.
All proceeds collected will be used for our fish stocking program. Residents please let us know if you will be fishing the contest by filling out the form here and making your payment through PayPal or by Credit Card.
You can hand also deliver or mail your entry fee to Ron Jensen at 34039 N. Hickory Ave. (Off Washington St.) Cash or checks are accepted. Make checks payable to the Highland Lake Property Owners Association. We will accept sign ups until 12:08am on May 23rd. If you have any questions contact Ron Jensen @ PH 224-223-2775 or by email ron_jensen@sbcglobal.net. Click here to register now!
Make Sure You Review The Carp Fest Check List Prior To The Event
Make sure your check list is in order for this years Carp Fest and that everyone fishing the event is respectful of the lake, residents, beach and fire lane fishing. Also make sure that when fishing by boat or the shore you are are following the all of the applicable DNR rules. This is important to make sure that everyone has a great time during this event. Click here to view the check list.
Make sure your check list is in order for this years Carp Fest and that everyone fishing the event is respectful of the lake, residents, beach and fire lane fishing. Also make sure that when fishing by boat or the shore you are are following the all of the applicable DNR rules. This is important to make sure that everyone has a great time during this event. Click here to view the check list.
ECHO PB-250LN
2018 Prizes
General Carp Fisherman Raffle Tickets
Raffle Tickets given out for each fish caught (maximum 3 tickets) allowing contestants to participate in drawings for many prizes. Six selected Carp Fest anglers in attendance at the final weigh-in, will battle each other by playing the (Grand Prize Carp Game). Mystery prize to be awarded to the winner. We will select the angler for this event that caught the Biggest, Smallest and Most carp and then 3 Random anglers we pick form the crowd.
Grand Prize
All registered Carp Anglers will also be entered in the drawing for a ECHO PB-250LN Leaf Blower.
Second Grand Prize
All registered Carp Anglers will also be entered in the drawing for an ECHO battery powered string trimmer.
There will be a separate contest and prizes for Kids 13 and under too.
CASH Awards
$5 paid per carp, per person. A maximum of 3 fish or $15. $25 for the smallest fish, $25 for the biggest fish and $50 for the most. $50 paid to the person who catches the tagged fish.
General Carp Fisherman Raffle Tickets
Raffle Tickets given out for each fish caught (maximum 3 tickets) allowing contestants to participate in drawings for many prizes. Six selected Carp Fest anglers in attendance at the final weigh-in, will battle each other by playing the (Grand Prize Carp Game). Mystery prize to be awarded to the winner. We will select the angler for this event that caught the Biggest, Smallest and Most carp and then 3 Random anglers we pick form the crowd.
Grand Prize
All registered Carp Anglers will also be entered in the drawing for a ECHO PB-250LN Leaf Blower.
Second Grand Prize
All registered Carp Anglers will also be entered in the drawing for an ECHO battery powered string trimmer.
There will be a separate contest and prizes for Kids 13 and under too.
CASH Awards
$5 paid per carp, per person. A maximum of 3 fish or $15. $25 for the smallest fish, $25 for the biggest fish and $50 for the most. $50 paid to the person who catches the tagged fish.
The Tagged Fish has been released on 4/23.
Catch him and get yourself a cool $100 cash at the weigh-in.
2018 Carp Fest Sponsors
Corporate Sponsor
ECHO Inc. and Ace Hardware (Round Lake & Grayslake)
Local Sponsors
Shakes Roofing and Siding (Keith Knighton Grayslake), Marc's Taxidermy (Marc Rosemeyer Round Lake) Diversey River Bowl (Gary Secrest), Grayslake Feed Sales, (Grayslake), Country Financial® (Representative John Murphy), Lakes Disposal Service (Grayslake), and Triangle Sport and Marine (Antioch).
Community Sponsors
The Highland Lake Property Owners Association, John Cmiel, Marc Rosemeyer, Bob Smith Jr., Scott Anderson, Ron Jensen and Sandy Jernt (Quilt Lady)
ECHO Inc. and Ace Hardware (Round Lake & Grayslake)
Local Sponsors
Shakes Roofing and Siding (Keith Knighton Grayslake), Marc's Taxidermy (Marc Rosemeyer Round Lake) Diversey River Bowl (Gary Secrest), Grayslake Feed Sales, (Grayslake), Country Financial® (Representative John Murphy), Lakes Disposal Service (Grayslake), and Triangle Sport and Marine (Antioch).
Community Sponsors
The Highland Lake Property Owners Association, John Cmiel, Marc Rosemeyer, Bob Smith Jr., Scott Anderson, Ron Jensen and Sandy Jernt (Quilt Lady)
Make Sure That Your Carp Tackle & Supplies Are In Order !
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Greg Dickson the owner of Triangle Sport and Marine, A proud Sponsor Of Carp Fest for the past 11 years has all the tackle you need in stock to catch those carp. Make sure to get over there before the supplies are exhausted. For direction click here. Phone number (847) 395-0813. |
2017 Carp Fest Final
Chic Park Wins the Carp Fest 28 fish to Downey's 21 fish.
Top Carp Catch Categories
Mike Peffley Smallest 11 1/2, Marc Rosemeyer Biggest 31 7/8,
Chaten Howard Most 8
ECHO PB-250LN Trimmer Prize
Won by Cindy Mittlestaedt
Chic Park Wins the Carp Fest 28 fish to Downey's 21 fish.
Top Carp Catch Categories
Mike Peffley Smallest 11 1/2, Marc Rosemeyer Biggest 31 7/8,
Chaten Howard Most 8
ECHO PB-250LN Trimmer Prize
Won by Cindy Mittlestaedt