Five-year-old Eli Kahn and his mother Laura Kahn of Vernon Hills enjoy Saturday's Kids Fishing Day at Century Park. About 65 kids turned out for the event. | Brian O'Mahoney ~ For Sun-Times Media

Seven-year-old Matthew Kawa of Mundelein shows off a fish he caught during Saturday's "Kids Fishing Day" at Century Park. | Brian O'Mahaoney ~ For Sun-Times Media

This 16 1/2-inch large-mouth bass, caught by 9-year-old Hina Takenaka of Vernon Hills, was the biggest fish caught during Saturday's "Kids Fishing Day" at Century Park. | Brian O'Mahoney~for Sun-Times Media

Vernon Hills Saturday, 6/9/12 Eleven-year-old, Noah Proft, of Vernon Hills cast his line during Saturday's "Kids Fishing Day" at Century Park in Vernon Hills. About 65 kids turned out for the event, sponsored by the Park District and the Libertyville Fishing Club. | Brian O'Mahoney~for Sun-Times Media

Vernon Hills Saturday, 6/9/12 Nine-year-old, Lakaya Morris-Price, of Mundelein baits her hook during Saturday's "Kids Fishing Day" at Century Park in Vernon Hills. About 65 kids turned out for the event, sponsored by the Park District and the Libertyville Fishing Club. | Brian O'Mahoney~for Sun-Times Media

Vernon Hills Saturday, 6/9/12 Samuel Maya, of Vernon Hills celebrated part of his 9th Birthday at Saturday's "Kids Fishing Day" at Century Park. About 65 kids turned out for the event, sponsored by the Vernon Hills Park District and the Libertyville Fishing Club. | Brian O'Mahoney~for Sun-Times Media

Vernon Hills Saturday, 6/9/12 Seven-year-old, Camila Mayo, of Vernon Hills admires a fish she caught during Saturday's "Kids Fishing Day" at Century Park. About 65 kids turned out for the event, sponsored by the Vernon Hills Park District and the Libertyville Fishing Club. | Brian O'Mahoney~for Sun-Times Media

Vernon Hills Saturday, 6/9/12 John Cameron, of Lake Zurich helps 7-year-old, Camila Mayo, of Vernon Hills get a fish off her hook during Saturday's "Kids Fishing Day" at Century Park. About 65 kids turned out for the event, sponsored by the Vernon Hills Park District and the Libertyville Fishing Club. (Cameron is with the Libertyville Fishing Club.)| Brian O'Mahoney~for Sun-Times Media

Vernon Hills Saturday, 6/9/12 Eight-year-old, Anna Thomas, of Vernon Hills was sporting some cool fishing shades during Saturday's "Kids Fishing Day" at Century Park. About 65 kids turned out for the event, sponsored by the Vernon Hills Park District and the Libertyville Fishing Club. | Brian O'Mahoney~for Sun-Times Media

Vernon Hills Saturday, 6/9/12 Fishman line the banks of Little Bear Lake during Saturday's "Kids Fishing Day" at Century Park. About 65 kids turned out for the event, sponsored by the Vernon Hills Park District and the Libertyville Fishing Club. | Brian O'Mahoney~for Sun-Times Media

Vernon Hills Saturday, 6/9/12 Abraham Thomas, of Vernon Hills works to detangle his daughter's line during Saturday's "Kids Fishing Day" at Century Park. About 65 kids turned out for the event, sponsored by the Vernon Hills Park District and the Libertyville Fishing Club. (Daughter, in the background is 8-year-old, Anna Thomas.) | Brian O'Mahoney~for Sun-Times Media