Illinois Fishing Laws, Licenses, and Information

State information includes links to many Illinois fishing related sites and resources including the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. If you are heading out on an Illinois fishing trip then these resources will help you get prepared. Find resources for Illinois fishing licenses, state and federal fishing agencies and other important Illinois fishing information. Also go to the forum and talk it up with your fellow anglers about fishing tips, methods, tactics, and reports.

Even though this site started out as a saltwater site we have gradually added freshwater fishing material and resources because so many anglers were requesting it. So now if you would like to add an Illinois fishing report then you are welcome to do so by the link on the lower portion of the page. If you have an Illinois fishing resource or have a link of interest that you believe will help an angler that is looking for Illinois fishing info then please forward that to us via our contact form.