Here’s a list of where you can get fish for dinner during Lent in southwestern Illinois

With Ash Wednesday and Lent approaching, many people are looking for the local fish fry events to get them through their meatless Fridays. Here’s a list of places to get a weekly fish fix during Lent. Organizations having similar events can send information to lifestyle@bnd.com.

• St. Elizabeth Church Fish Fry — 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, and Fridays from Feb. 28 through April 10. St. Elizabeth Church, 2300 Pontoon Road, Granite City. Cod, catfish, pollock, jack salmon, shrimp. Eat-in or carry-out.
• St. Michael, Paderborn Fish Fry — 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26. St. Michael, Paderborn Parish Hall, 4576 Buss Branch Road, Waterloo. Mass at 7:30 p.m.
• St. Mary’s Church Fish Fry — 4 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, and Fridays, March 13 through April 10. St. Mary’s Church, 1701 W. Main St., Belleville. Cod, walleye, available by the pound or plate. Carry-out and dine-in options available. 618-233-2391.
• Aviston Legion Fish Fry — 4:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26. American Legion Post 1239, 601 S. Clinton, Aviston. Fried and baked cod, catfish, shrimp, chicken strips, sides. Eat in or carry out. 618-228-7311 or avistonlegion.com
• Waterloo VFW Fish Fry — 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays. Metzger Crook Post 6504, 406 Veterans Drive, Waterloo. Sold by the pound, sandwich or plate. Cod, catfish, walleye, salmon and shrimp. Carry-outs. 618-939-7999.
• Millstadt Fish Fry and Jam Session — 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays, Millstadt VFW Post, 200 Veterans Drive, Millstadt. 618-476-1180.
• Swansea Fish Stand – 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. 216 Service St., Swansea. Cod, walleye, catfish, shrimp and more. Saturday: Fried chicken. 618-222-7171.
• Collinsville Fish Fry — 3-8 p.m. Fridays, Collinsville American Legion, 1022 Vandalia St., Collinsville. North Atlantic cod, whole catfish, sides, desserts. 618-345-2508.

• Post 58 Freedom Farm Fish Fry — 3-8 p.m. Fridays. 6355 Hilgard Memorial Drive, Freeburg. Cod, walleye, homemade pizza, wings, coleslaw, applesauce, mac and cheese, stewed tomatoes, fries, fried pickles, potato salad. Cost: $4.50 sandwich, $8 plate, $9 per pound. 618-539-6095.

• Caseyville Fish Fry — 4-7 p.m. Fridays, Caseyville VFW Post 1117, 415 N. Long, Caseyville. Fish plates, desserts, sandwiches, burgers and more. Bingo at 7 p.m.
• St. Joseph Church Fish Bake & Fry — 4-7 p.m. Fridays through April 10. St. Joseph’s Parish Center, 6 N. Alton St., Freeburg. Baked cod, fried cod loins, (plate, sandwich or pound), shrimp, grilled cheese, spaghetti, baked potato, green beans, fries, homemade slaw, mac and cheese, stewed tomatoes, desserts and refreshments. Sponsored by the Support Committee. Eat-in or carry-out. 618-539-4720.
• Troy VFW Fish Fry — 4-7 p.m. Fridays. Troy VFW Post 976 and Auxiliary, 123-A W. Market St., Troy. Cod, catfish, jack salmon, baked fish, chicken strips, shrimp. Dine in or carry out. 618-667-8387.
• Collinsville Fish Fry — 4-7:30 p.m. Fridays. Knights of Columbus Hall, 1 Columbus Plaza, Collinsville. Eat in or carry out. Fried/baked cod, catfish, sides. 618-345-1492.

• St. Teresa Men’s Club Fish Fry — 4-7:30 p.m. Fridays through March 27. 1108 Lebanon Ave., Belleville. Cod (dinner, sandwich, by pound), shrimp, spaghetti, fries, mac and cheese, hush puppies, onion rings, mushrooms. Homemade desserts available.

• Friday Fish Fry — 4-8 p.m. Fridays. Millstadt Sportsmen’s Club, 4915 Schmidt Lane, Millstadt. Cod, shrimp, walleye, salmon patties, baked fish, desserts. Carry-out available. 618-476-1891.
• Highland Fish Fry — 4-7:30 p.m. Fridays. VFW Post 5694, 1900 VFW Road, Highland. Eat in or carry out. 618-654-6367.
• St. Henry Church Lenten Fish Fry — 4-7:30 p.m. Fridays from Feb. 28 through April 10. Monsignor Voss Parish Center, 5303 W. Main St., Belleville. Fried cod (plate, sandwich or pound), shrimp, baked salmon. Sides: Spaghetti, fries, homemade slaw, mac and cheese, pizza, onion rings, hush puppies, soup. Desserts and refreshments. Eat-in or carry-out available. 618-233-2423.
• O’Fallon Fish Fry — 4-8 p.m. Fridays. Knights of Columbus Hall, 402 E. U.S. 50, O’Fallon. Cod and tilapia, hamburgers, hot dogs, pork steaks, pizza and additional side dishes. Eat in or carry out. Now accepting credit cards. 618-632-6229.
• Aviston Legion Fish Fry — 4:30-7 p.m. Fridays. American Legion Post 1239, 601 S. Clinton, Aviston. Fried and baked cod, catfish, shrimp, chicken strips, sides. Eat in or carry out. 618-228-7311 or avistonlegion.com
• Holy Cross Lutheran Church Fish Fry — 4:30-7 p.m. Fridays from Feb. 28 through April 3. Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 460 Church St., Livingston. Alaskan white fish, cod, catfish or shrimp. Sides include mac and cheese, cole slaw, homemade potato salad, baked beans, or fries. Cost: $10 regular dinners, $7 senior dinners. Children’s dinners and sandwiches also available. Carry-outs available. 618-637-2146 or facebook.com/HolyCrossFishFries

• Belleville/Swansea Moose Lodge Fish Fry — 4:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays. Belleville/Swansea Moose Lodge, 2425 N. Illinois St., Swansea. Cod cut-ups, cod fillets, catfish, blue gill, walleye, baked fish, shrimp, chicken tenders, sides. Dine in or carry out. 618-233-1450.

• Scottish Rite Fish Fry — 4:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays through April 10. Scottish Rite Masonic Bodies, 1549 Frank Scott Parkway West, Belleville. By the pound, plate and sandwich. 618-235-3350.
• Mascoutah Fish Fry — 5-8 p.m. Fridays. Mascoutah VFW Post 7682, 620 Donaphan St., Mascoutah. Dine in or carry out. 618-566-2288.
• O’Fallon Fish and Chicken Fry — 5-8 p.m. Fridays. O’Fallon American Legion, 109 N. Penn, O’Fallon. Carry-outs available. 618-632-8879.
• Quail Club Fish Fry — 5-8 p.m. Fridays from Feb. 28 through April 10. Quail Club, 8303 Concordia Church Road, Belleville. Cod, walleye, shrimp, wings, burgers, sides and desserts. Carry-out available. No phone orders.
• Shiloh Fish Fry — 5-8 p.m. Fridays. 100 Eagle Drive, Shiloh. Cod, walleye, catfish, shrimp, chicken wings. Eat in or carry out. Auxiliary bake sale for charity. 618-624-5412.
• The Orchards Fish Fry — 5-9 p.m. Fridays through April 10. The Orchards Golf Club, 1499 Golf Course Drive, Belleville. Buffet features fresh cod and a great assortment of sides. Cod plates include two sides. Dinners always accompanied by great customer services from both the food and bar staff. Cost: buffet $15.95 per person, cod plate $10. Carry-out options available. 618-233-8921 or info@orchardsgolfclub.com

This story was originally published February 26, 2020 at 5:00 AM.