Fishing license

A resident sport-fishing license may be obtained by anyone who has been a resident of Illinois 30 days prior to purchase. Anglers under 16 years of age, and persons declared legally disabled or blind, may fish without a license. Each year during early June, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources has free fishing days statewide. It is legal during this four day period for any person to fish in waters wholly or in part within the jurisdiction of the State, including the Illinois portion of Lake Michigan, without possessing a sport fishing license, inland trout stamp, or salmon stamp. Check the IDNR’s Homepage on the Internet for current dates. This would be a great time to plan a family vacation to beautiful Williamson County.

This publication contains only a small portion of Illinois’ fishing rules and regulations. A current booklet on Illinois fishing information and regulations is available at local bait shops in the state or by writing the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Lincoln Tower Plaza, 524 S. Second Street, Springfield, IL 62701-1787.

State License Fishing Permits

Availability of Fishing License

Fishing licenses are available at the following locations in Williamson County. Anglers may also order license or stamp over the Internet immediately by visiting the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Home Page.

License Locations

Purchase fishing licenses at the following license locations.