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. (WTWO/WAWV) — If you purchase an Illinois fishing license this year, you’re not only paying for the right to fish, but you’re also investing in conservation, education and economic ...

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 ...

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is offering free fishing licenses from June 13-16 in an effort to encourage people to become anglers and to introduce children to the activity.

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 ...

Illinois is joining forces with several states to boost lagging fishing license sales. The initiative calls for conservation officials in Illinois, Idaho, Wisconsin and Virginia to participate in a ...

Trout fishing season is almost here for Illinois residents. The 2025 Illinois fall trout fishing season will open Saturday, Oct. 18 at 60 ponds, lakes, and streams throughout the state. Advertisement ...

ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Yes, this is for “reel.” Illinois’ trout fishing season is opening soon. On Wednesday, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced that early fall catch-and-release trout ...

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 ...

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials say the 2025 Illinois fall trout fishing season will open on October 18 at 60 ponds, lakes and streams throughout the state. Some of those are within the Tri-State.