The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has announced a delay in the stocking of catchable trout for the fall ...

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 ...

Illinois fall trout season opens Oct. 18 at 60 sites; early catch-and-release begins Oct. 4. Daily limit is five trout.

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 fishing will open ...

If you didn’t take advantage of the spring 2025 Illinois trout fishing season, the fall season opens up on Oct. 18 at 60 ...

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 ...

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources will have all its northern sites stocked with rainbow trout in time for the ...

Aspirational anglers can give fishing a try next weekend, no license needed. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced June 13-16 as Free Fishing Days, during which anyone can fish ...