About Newark Sportsmen's Club
Newark Sportsmen's Club is located in Northern Kendall County in Illinois. The nearest larger cities are Plano and Sandwich. The club property covers approximately 37 acres and includes a 3 acre lake. The variety of events, sporting opportunities, family-friendly atmosphere, scenery, and wildlife make a glorious space for the outdoor enthusiast.
One highlight for sportsmen is the ability to hunt (bow or rifle) on the premises. If your aim is to sharpen skills, many opportunities for practice or friendly competition are also available, as the club has a pistol and rifle range. The club also holds five 3D archery shoots per year including a MAC qualifier, and we have 2 trap fields and 1 wobble trap field. We also sponsor hunter safety classes in our clubhouse.
For those who love water sports, Newark's lake is a real gem. Our well-stocked lake provides year-round fishing. Boats, oars, and life-jackets are available for the angler, or those who simply wish to circle the lake with their sweetie. A roped swimming area and floating dock are available for swimmers as well. A variety of animals also visit the waterhole, including birds, turtles, butterflies, raccoons, beavers, and the list goes on...
If family fun is your main interest, the club has plenty of it. Hike or ride ATV's along the many trails. Camp, shoot hoops or hit the beach, playground, or horseshoe pit for a good time. Families also frequent the Fourth of July pig roast event, brat fest, fishing derby, and monthly breakfasts.
Many events are members-only, though some, like breakfasts, are open to the public. The property is gated and members receive access keys. The clubhouse and campgrounds have restroom facilities and electricity. Showers are available near the 1800 square foot clubhouse as well. Please see the by-laws on how members and non-members can rent out the clubhose for private events. Currently, our club has approximately 200 members. We are non-profit; therefore all proceeds are reinvested to contribute to our great outdoor space and opportunities for sportsmen.