How Do You Get A Fishing License In Illinois?
Illinois has more than 1.5 million acres of water available for fishing that includes Lake Michigan and its smaller lakes, rivers and ponds. Except under special circumstances, such as if the water is on your property, you will need a license to enjoy angling any of these waters. Read on to learn how to get a fishing license in Illinois. Get your credit card or checkbook and your driver’s license or social security number ready. Go to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources website and click on “Purchase a Fishing or Hunting License.” Select any one of the “DNR Direct Licensing and Sales” options, and on the next screen, choose “Begin License/Permit Purchase” below the title “Purchase a Hunting and/or Fishing License.” Select “Yes” on the next screen if you are an Illinois resident. Enter your Department of Natural Resources customer number or your Illinois driver’s license number or your social security number and date of birth, and proceed to the next screen. Select “No” if you’
