CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - In the next few weeks, spring weather is sure to draw more anglers to rivers and lakes across Illinois. Illinois Department of Natural Resources(IDNR) officials are urging ...

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 ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (KFVS) - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources will allow free fishing days on June 13-16. During those four days, the public can fish without a fishing license, salmon stamp ...

There is only a month left for you to purchase your new Illinois fishing license for the coming year. In order to be legal for the upcoming season, you’ll need a current new license, which takes ...

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois fishing licenses — among the most affordable in the nation, according to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources — are now on sale for the 2026 season. Fishing licenses and ...