Illinois Free Fishing Days are June 19-22, and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) invites families throughout the state to enjoy the opportunity at a lake, pond, river, state park or private fishing hole near them.
During these four days, anglers can fish without purchasing a fishing license, salmon stamp or inland trout stamp in Illinois. The goal is for those who don’t usually go fishing to discover or rediscover the activity and to introduce children to it.
For more on the free fishing days, please see this week’s print edition.