Kayak Fishing Trips and Kayak Tours

Parks & Recreation

Enjoy a kayak fishing trip or kayak tour.

Kayak Fishing Trips
Learn the art of fishing in and around the shores of Evanston under your own power in this catch-and-release program. We will teach you cast and retrieve techniques, as well as lure/bait choice to best maximize your Great Lake fishing adventure!

We will target smallmouth bass, perch, bluegill and more. Each class will have a quick on-shore demo and 90 minutes on the water. We will supply all of the necessary equipment except a fishing license. Fee assistance is not available.
For more info., please call the Dempster St. Beach Office at 847.866.4167.
Location: Meet at Dempster Street Beach Office
Age Level: 14 years and older. However, youth age 10-14 may enroll if with adult in the same kayak
Fee with kayak rental: $50 R/$65 NR
Fee with your kayak: $35 R/$50 NR
Length: 1 session

Class #	Schedule
722001A3	Friday, June 28, 6-7:45pm
722001B3	Friday, July 12, 6-7:45pm
722001C3	Friday, July 26, 6-7:45pm
722001D3	Friday, Aug 16, 6-7:45pm

Online registration

Twilight Historical Kayak Tours
Since 1997, Wateriders has offered historical kayak tours on the Chicago River downtown. This summer, the Evanston Recreation Division and Wateriders are offering a unique look at Evanston’s history and architecture from the peaceful platform of a kayak. No experience is required for this leisurely paddle.

We’ll explore the history of Evanston and its lakefront and how Daniel Burnham’s Evanston-based visions remade our region. Stops include the wreck of the George Morley, the Grosse Point Lighthouse and the Baha’i House of Worship (Temple) in Wilmette. Participating as a couple with our kayak? One person pays the “our kayak” fee and one pays the “your kayak” fee. For more info. or to register, call the Dempster St. Beach Office at 847/866-4167 (beach season) or 847/866-2913 (preseason).
Instructors: Wateriders
Location: Meet at Dempster Street Beach Office
Age Level: 14+ yrs. or 10-14 yrs. with an adult
Fee (our kayak): $50 R/$60 NR
Fee (your kayak): $30 R/$35 NR Length: 1 session

Class #	Dates	Days	Time
722216A3	June 27	Thurs	6-7:45pm
722216B3	Aug 22	Thurs	6-7:45pm

For lakefront conditions, please call the recorded message at 847/859-7822. For more information about the fishing program or kayak tours, please call the Dempster Beach Office during the beach season at 847/866-4167. In other seasons, please call 847/448-8237.