Illinois Fishing Licenses
Join us as we discuss the
Illinois Fishing License options, fishing rules and fishing regulations.
Please remember to check with the local Fish and Wildlife department to ensure the Fishing Spot is open to the public,
and respect all signs indicating private property or restricting access.
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Fishing in the state of Illinois, there are plenty of bodies of water to choose from. In fact, there are 5,340 bodies of water where fishing could be possible, such as Rock River, Horsetail Lake and Rend Lake. Fish for Perch, Bowfin or Drum or one of the other 27 fish found in this state; and if you need gear get your fly fishing gear, baitcasting setup, trolling equipment, or spincasting gear out and find your new honey hole.
Fish Species Found in Illinois
Largemouth Bass, Bream/Bluegill, Crappie, Catfish, Bullhead, Carp, Rock Bass, Panfish, Warmouth, and 59 more
Bodies of Water in Illinois
763 Lakes
2,580 Rivers and Streams
1,050 Reservoirs
947 other
