•August 20, 2025•

On Saturday, August 23rd, from 9:00 a.m. until noon at the Woods Lake West entrance (CR 1000 East in Sullivan), the 3rd annual “Big Jim” memorial fishing derby will be held, with the Sullivan AMBUCS Chapter making it possible. This is a free event for children with special needs. Check-in is at 8:30 a.m.

The derby will have ADA/Wheelchair access at the fishing pier, live bait will be available, rods and reels, and food and drinks provided. A new rod and reel will be awarded to the following categories: largest bass, largest crappie, largest catfish, and most fish caught.

To register, call or text Brock Bales at (217) 737-9383.