The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has set June 13 through 16 as Illinois free fishing days for 2025.
During these four days, anglers can fish without purchasing a fishing license, salmon stamp or inland trout stamp in Illinois. The goal is for non-anglers to discover or rediscover the fun of fishing and to introduce children to the activity.
Groups and organizations that need fishing equipment and educational materials can complete the online form at https:// dnr.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/ en/web/dnr/fishing/documents/ freefishingdays-fillable.pdf and IDNR will furnish materials while supplies last.
For more on the free fishing days, please see this week’s print edition.