While some might consider not eating meat during Lent a sacrifice, most of us see it as a great excuse to head to a fish fry! Standard menus include cod, catfish, shrimp and chicken with side such as baked potato, French fries, potato salad and cole slaw. 
If you are passing through Clinton County during March, 2016, be sure and pull up a chair at one of these local feasts.
Friday Night Fish Fry
Albers American Legion
600 North Bertha, Albers, IL
March 4, 11, 18, 25
4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Dinners, $6 – $9
Proceeds go to Albers and Damiansville Elemnetary Schools
618-248-5505
Aviston Legion Fish Fry
Aviston American Legion
601 South Clinton Street, Aviston, IL
Fridays year-round, 4:30p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Make a note: Aviston holds these fish frys evey Friday throughout the year!
618-228-7311
Lenten Fish Frys
Beckemeyer American Legion
391 Louis Street, Beckemeyer, IL
March 4, 11, 18,25
4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Eat in or carry out.
618-227-8811
Friday Fish Frys
Germantown American Legion
1105 Sycamore Street, Germantown, IL
March 4,11,18,25
4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Proceeds for these meals benefit youth sports.
618-523-4282
St. Rose Development Club Friday Fish Frys
St. Rose Catholic Church
18010 St. Rose Road, Saint Rose, IL
March 4, 11, 18, 25
4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Homemade onion rings are a specialty.
618-526-4118
Great fish, good conversation, and no dishes to do after the meal—all tempting reason to head on over to Clinton County this weekend!