SPRINGFIELD — When anglers purchase an Illinois fishing license, they’re paying for more than fishing privileges for the year. They’re investing in conservation, education and economic activity all ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Illinois fishing licenses go on sale March 1 for the 2025 season, and money raised from those licenses go to support conservation efforts across the state. Illinois fishing ...

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has set June 13 through 16 as Illinois free fishing days for 2025. During these four days, anglers can fish without purchasing a ...

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has set June 13-16 as Free Fishing Days throughout the state, allowing residents to fish without having to purchase licenses or stamps. Here's what to know ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (KFVS) - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources will allow free fishing days on June 13-16. During those four days, the public can fish without a fishing license, salmon stamp ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WSIL) — The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced free fishing days in Illinois from June 13 through 16, 2025. During this period, anglers can fish without ...

From the late 1960s through the 1980s, the share of annual state fishing licenses held by non-residents remained steady at 15% or less each year. However, since the 1990s, non-resident fishing ...