2017 - Ifishillinois

1 FC1 State of IllinoisDepartment of Natural Resources2017 IllinoisFishingInformationEffective: April1,2017throughMarch31, the Future of fishing in IllinoisWayne Herndon, veteran IDNRF isheries Biologist, 45 years ofservice to the anglers of IllinoisIDNR Division of FisheriesIDNR OFFICES AND CONTACT INFORMATIONS pringfield OfficesDepartment of Natural ResourcesOne Natural Resources WaySpringfield, IL 62702-1271 Division of FisheriesDivision of Law EnforcementLicense Replacement(217) 782-6424(217) 782-6431(217) 782-2965 Telecommunications Device for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired (TTY)(217) Target Illinois PoachersReport Violations to: 1-877-2 DNRLAW(236-7529) 24 hours/day, 7 days/weekMessage from the DirectorThank you for picking up a copy of the 2017 Illinois fishing Information guide. The bookletis packed with useful information on places to fish and rules to follow when fishing in the pages that follow, those who enjoy fishing will find an updated summary of statewidefishing regulations in Illinois, as well as details on site-specific regulations that are organizedby the body of water or water area at which those regulations apply.

2 Once again for 2017, Illinois Free fishing Days will be during the Father s Day weekend in June with the dates of Friday, June 16 through Monday, June 19. Free fishing Days provide an opportunity for novice anglers and families to go fishing even if they have not yetpurchased a fishing we update the Illinois fishing Information guide each year, some site-specific regulations may be changed inemergency situations through the administrative rule process. In those cases, the emergency changes to regulationswill be posted at the location where the rules apply. We also post changes in rules online at Illinois anglers are guardians of our state s aquatic resources. The money you spend on fishing licenses and equipment helps fund our fishery programs, and helps ensure the future of fishing in Illinois. Thanks again for reviewing the Illinois fishing Informationguide, and for your support of fishing in Rosenthal, DirectorIllinois Department of Natural Resources1 Printed on Recycled PaperWHAT DOES YOUR ILLINOIS fishing LICENSE PAY FOR?

3 Printed by authority of the State of IllinoisPRT0000000 - 300M - 01/17- IOCI 17-0258 The Illinois Department of Natural Resources receives Federal financial assistance from the Fish and Wildlife Service. Under Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II ofthe Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, and the Department of the Interior prohibits discrimination on the basis of race,color, national origin, age, sex, or disability. If you believe that you have been discriminated against in any program, activity, or facility, or if you need more information, please write to: Chief, Public Civil Rights Office of CivilRights Department of the Interior 1849 C Street, NW Washington, 20240. This information may be provided in an alternative format if required.

4 Contact the DNR Clearinghouse at 217/782 7498 for OFFICES AND CONTACT INFORMATION .. Inside Front CoverFISH BIOLOGISTS BY COUNTY .. 3 SPORT fishing LICENSE.. 4 WATERCRAFT REGISTRATION AND SAFETY .. 4 Watercraft Registration .. 4 How to Register or Renew Your Boat in Illinois .. 4 Water Usage Stamp.. 4 Boating Safety Education.. 4 River Closures .. 4 SUMMARY OF fishing regulations .. 4 Administrative Rules.. 4 Aquatic Life.. 4 Aquatic Life Approved Species List .. 4 Bait fishing .. 4 Bluegill as Bait .. 5 Catch and Release Fly fishing .. 5 Cleaning Fish on Waters .. 5 Commercial Fish .. 5 Commercial Licenses.. 5 Crayfish .. 5 Culling .. 5 Daily Harvest and Length Limits.. 5 Daily Fee fishing Area.. 5 Dip Nets .. 5 Disabled Outdoor Opportunities.. 5 Endangered and Threatened Species of Aquatic Life .. 5 fishing .. 5 Fish Attractors .. 5 Fish Disposal / Wanton Waste Fish Abandonment.

5 5 Fish Preserves .. 6 fishing Guides .. 6 Free fishing Days .. 6 Free Group fishing Permits.. 6 Frogs .. 6 Harvest.. 6 Ice fishing .. 6 Illegal Devices .. 6 Injurious Species .. 6 Inland Trout Stamp All Waters (except Lake Michigan).. 6 Minnows.. 6 Mussels .. 6 Pollution .. 6 Property .. 6 Sale of Aquatic Life.. 6 Salmon Stamp Lake Michigan.. 6 Seasons .. 6 Smelt .. 6 Sportfish.. 6 Sportfishing License.. 7 Stocking .. 7 Tagged Fish .. 7 Take .. 7 Transporting Water, Fish, or Other Aquatic Life .. 7 Trolling .. 7 Trot and Trolley Lines.. 7 Turtles .. 7 Two Pole and Line fishing Only.. 7 Unattended Devices.. 7 Water of the State .. 7 Waterfowl Blinds.. 7 STATEWIDE AND SITE SPECIFIC SPORT fishing regulations .. 7 Bowfishing (Archery/Spear Methods).. 7 Snagging .. 8 Sportfishing (Hook and Line Under a Sportfishing License) .. 8 STATEWIDE SPORTFISHING regulations .

6 9 SITE SPECIFIC SPORTFISHING regulations .. 9 Site Specific Sportfishing regulations Definitions .. 10 County Listing of Illinois Waters: Locations by County.. 12 Site Specific Sportfishing regulations .. 172017 ILLINOIS fishing INFORMATIONE ffective April 1, 2017 through March 31, 2018 TABLE OF CONTENTS3 MAJOR ILLINOIS SPORT FISH .. 60 PLACES TO FISH .. 62 TOURNAMENT fishing PERMIT .. 64 ILLINOIS SPORT fishing AWARDS PROGRAMS .. 65 ILLINOIS ICE fishing regulations .. 65 ILLINOIS AND NORTH AMERICAN HOOK AND LINE RECORD FISH .. 66 ILLINOIS BOW/SPEAR RECORD FISH .. 67 CATCHABLE TROUT PROGRAM.. 68 FEDERAL AID IN SPORT FISH RESTORATION ACT .. 68 AQUATIC NUISANCE SPECIES .. 69 CORE fishing PROGRAM .. 71 ILLINOIS FISH AND YOUR HEALTH.. 71 POINT SYSTEM FOR REVOCATIONS/SUSPENSIONS .. 72 BOUNDARY RIVERS SPORT fishing .. 74I FISH ILLINOIS WEBSITE .. 74 ILLINOIS PUBLIC WATERS.

7 75 VHS regulations .. 76 LEAD TACKLE ADVISORY .. 76 MONOFILAMENT ADVISORY.. 76 TABLE OF CONTENTSFish Biologists by CountyAdamsAlexanderBondBooneBrownBureau CalhounNerissa McClelland Shawn HirstFred CroninDavid WyffelsNerissa McClelland David WyffelsFred Cronin(309) 543-3316 ext. 224(618) 687-4546 (618) 931-4217 (630) 360-4185(309) 543-3316 ext. 224(630) 360-4185 (618) 931-4217 CarrollCassChampaignChristianClarkClayCl intonDavid WyffelsNerissa McClelland Mike Garthaus Nerissa McClelland Mike MounceMike HooeFred Cronin(630) 360-4185(309) 543-3316 ext. 224(217) 784-4730(309) 543-3316 ext. 224(217) 345-2420 (618) 393-6732 (618) 931-4217 ColesCookCrawfordCumberlandDeKalbDeWittD ouglasMike MounceFrank Jakubicek Mike HooeMike MounceAndy PlauckMike Garthaus Mike Mounce217/345-2420(815) 675-2319 (618) 393-6732 (217) 345-2420(815) 675-2386 ext.

8 214(217) 784-4730 217/345-2420 DuPageEdgarEdwardsEffinghamFayetteFordFr anklinAndy PlauckMike MounceKurt DaineMike HooeMike HooeMike Garthaus Chris Bickers(815) 675-2386 ext. 214(217) 345-2420 (618) 949-3432 (618) 393-6732 (618) 393-6732 (217) 784-4730 (618) 993-7094 FultonGallatinGreeneGrundyHamiltonHancoc kHardinRob HilsabeckKurt DaineFred CroninRob MillerKurt DaineNerissa McClelland Kurt Daine(309) 446-9143 (618) 949-3432 (618) 931-4217 (630) 553-6680 (618) 949-3432(309) 543-3316 ext. 224(618) 949-3432 HendersonHenryIroquoisJacksonJasperJeffe rsonJerseyRob HilsabeckDavid WyffelsMike Garthaus Shawn HirstMike HooeChris BickersFred Cronin(309) 446-9143 (630) 360-4185 (217) 784-4730 (618) 687-4546 (618) 393-6732 (618) 993-7094 (618) 931-4217 JoDaviessJohnsonKaneKankakeeKendallKnoxL akeDavid WyffelsChris BickersAndy PlauckRob MillerRob MillerRob HilsabeckFrank Jakubicek(630) 360-4185 (618) 993-7094(815) 675-2386 ext.

9 214(630) 553-6680 (630) 553-6680 (309) 446-9143 (815) 675-2319 LaSalleLawrenceLeeLivingstonLoganMaconMa coupinDavid WyffelsMike HooeDavid WyffelsMike GarthausNerissa McClelland Mike MounceFred Cronin630-360-4185 (618) 393-6732 (630) 360-4185 (217) 784-4730 (309) 543-3316 (217) 345-2420 (618) 931-4217 MadisonMarionMarshallMasonMassacMcDonoug hMcHenryFred CroninMike HooeRob HilsabeckNerissa McClelland Chris BickersRob HilsabeckAndy Plauck(618) 931-4217 (618) 393-6732 (309) 446-9143 (309) 543-3316 (618) 993-7094 (309) 446-9143(815) 675-2386 ext. 214 McLeanMenardMercerMonroeMontgomeryMorgan MoultrieMike Garthaus Nerissa McClelland Rob HilsabeckFred CroninFred CroninNerissa McClelland Mike Mounce217/784-4730(217) 543-3316 ext. 224(309) 446-9143 (618) 931-4217 (618) 931-4217(309) 543-3316 ext. 224(217) 345-2420 OglePeoriaPerryPiattPikePopePulaskiDavid WyffelsRob HilsabeckShawn HirstMike GarthausNerissa McClelland Kurt DaineShawn Hirst(630) 360-4185 (309) 446-9143 (618) 687-4546 (217) 784-4730(309) 543-3316 ext.

10 224(618) 949-3432 (618) 687-4546 PutnamRandolphRichlandRock IslandSalineSangamonSchuylerRob HilsabeckShawn HirstMike HooeDavid WyffelsKurt DaineNerissa McClelland Nerissa McClelland(309) 446-9143 (618) 687-4546 (618) 393-6732 (630) 360-4185 (618) 949-3432(309) 543-3316 ext. 224 (309) 543-3316 ext. 224 ScottShelbySt. ClairStarkStephensonTazewellUnionFred CroninMike MounceFred CroninRob HilsabeckDavid WyffelsRob HilsabeckShawn Hirst(618) 931-4217(217) 345-2420(618) 931-4217(309) 446-9143(630) 360-4185(309) 446-9143 618/687-4546 VermilionWabashWarrenWashingtonWayneWhit eWhitesideMike Garthaus Kurt DaineRob HilsabeckShawn HirstChris BickersKurt DaineDavid Wyffels(217) 784-4730 (618) 949-3432 (309) 446-9143 (618) 687-4546 (618) 993-7094 (618) 949-3432 (630) 360-4185 WillWilliamsonWinnebagoWoodfordShelbyvil le LakeCarlyle LakeRend LakeRob MillerChris BickersDavid WyffelsRob HilsabeckMike MounceFred CroninMike Hooe630/553-6680618/993-7094(630) 360-4185 (309) 446-9143 (217) 345-2420 (618) 931-4217 (618)