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Fishing Limits by Location D-G

SITE SPECIFIC SPORTFISHING REGULATIONS

Fishing regulations, including species of fish, amphibian (bullfrog), or reptile (common snapping turtle), fishing methods and daily harvest limits are listed for each water area. The numbers in parentheses refer to the corresponding numbered definitions. If a water area is not listed, or if a specific species is not listed, then statewide restrictions apply.

Check the bulletin boards at the specific site for any emergency changes to regulations.

The Department of Natural Resources prefers not to limit fishing opportunities unless it’s needed to sustain quality fishing or protect the fisheries resources found in a particular water body. Increasing numbers of people participating in fishing, coupled with more sophisticated electronids and angling methods, place enormous pressure on existing fisheries resources in Illinois.

In order to offset intense fishing pressure on Illinois waters, fisheries managers study both fish populations and angler harvest characteristics to identify potential over harvest issues. If determined necessary, a special regulation to restrict angler harvest may be implemented to improve the structure and abundance of the fish population, potential over harvest issues

Various special regulations are used by fisheries managers to restrict angler harvest. A MINIMUM LENGTH LIMIT means that fish below a designated length must be released immediately. A PROTECTED SLOT LENGTH LIMIT means that fish within a designated length range must be released immediately. A DAILY HARVEST LIMIT means that no more than a maximum number fish may be taken daily. If a daily harvest limit covers more than one fish species, the number of fish permitted to be taken includes all fish species covered by the regulation added together (in the aggregate).

A TWO POLE AND LINE FISHING ONLY regulation permits the angler to harvest fish with no more than two poles with no more than two hooks or lures per line. Also permitted (unless otherwise noted) are legal-sized cast nets, shad scoops and minnow seines to collect shad, minnows, and crayfish to use as bait. Bullfrogs may be taken by hand, gig, pitchfork, spear, landing net, and hook and line during bullfrog season.

ON WATERS WITHOUT THE TWO POLES AND LINES FISHING ONLY restriction, up to 50 hooks in total may be used legally on devices permitted under a sport fishing license. Legal devices include: bank poles and lines, dip nets, throw lines, trot lines, buoyed devices (jug fishing), gigs, spears, bow and arrow, and bow and arrow devices. No more than two untagged sport fishing devices (no more than 50 hooks total) under the angler’s immediate control are allowed. Each legal device more than two, up to 50 hooks total, must be tagged with the angler’s name and address. If attached to a tree, the device must be attached to the main trunk below the water line.

A CLOSED SEASON means that fish may not be taken between the specified dates. Waters receiving catchable rainbow trout have closed seasons (spring and/or fall). A closed season prohibiting harvest of rainbow trout is necessary in order for the State to have the trout stocked and permit all sport fishermen to have an equal opportunity to harvest fish on “opening day.”

SITE SPECIFIC REGULATIONS are listed by water area affected. The coverage of the regulation is dictated by the extent of the water area listed and not by the county. In some cases, regulations for a given water area or site may extend beyond the counties listed. The counties listed refer to the location of the dam or out fall for impoundments or mouths of small streams. Since large rivers or streams usually flow through many counties, the term “Multiple” is used rather than listing all counties where the large stream or river flows.

Statewide Sportfishing Regulations are enforced in addition to each area’s Site Specific Regulations

WATER AREAOWNERSHIPCOUNTYFISH SPECIESREGULATION / HARVEST LIMIT
Dawson Lake & Park PondsMoraine View State ParkMcLeanLarge or Smallmouth Bass. . . . . . .No more than 1 fish greater than or equal to 15 inches and 2 Fish less than 15 inches (25)
Large or Smallmouth Bass. . . . . . .3 Fish Daily Harvest Limit (25)
All Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Pole and Line Fishing Only (1) (44)
Bluegill or Redear Sunfish (14) . . .20 Fish Daily Harvest Limit, singly or in the aggregate, with no more than 5 Fish greater than or equal to 8 inches
Channel Catfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
White, Black, or Hybrid Crappie (15) . . . .15 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Walleye, Sauger, or Hybrid Walleye. . . . . . . . . . 15 inch Minimum Length Limit with no more than 1 Fish greater than or equal to 20 inches; 3 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Decatur Park District Ponds (see Fairview Park and Sportsman’s Club Pond)Decatur Park DistrictMaconAll Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Pole and Line Fishing Only (1)
Large or Smallmouth Bass (14) . . .1 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Channel Catfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Large and Smallmouth Bass . . . . .14 inch Minimum Length Limit
Defiance LakeMoraine Hills State ParkMcHenryLarge or Smallmouth Bass (14) . . .3 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
All Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Pole and Line Fishing Only (1)
Channel Catfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Large and Smallmouth Bass . . . . .14 inch Minimum Length Limit
Des Plaines River Basin (former Hoffman Dam site to 47th Street Bridge, including tributaries)State of IllinoisCookLarge and Smallmouth Bass . . . . .Catch and Release Only (9)
Channel Catfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Channel Catfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 inch Minimum Length Limit
Northern Pike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Northern Pike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 inch Minimum Length Limit
Walleye, Sauger, or Hybrid Walleye . . . . . . . . . . 18 inch Minimum Length Limit
Walleye, Sauger, or Hybrid Walleye (14) . . . . . . . . . . 1 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
White, Black, or Hybrid Crappie (15) . . . .10 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Diamond LakeCity of MundeleinLakeLarge or Smallmouth Bass (14) . . .3 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
All Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Pole and Line Fishing Only (1)
Channel Catfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Large and Smallmouth Bass . . . . .15 inch Minimum Length Limit
Dieterich Park PondCity of DieterichEffinghamLarge or Smallmouth Bass (14) . . .1 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
All Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Pole and Line Fishing Only (1)
Channel Catfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Large or Smallmouth Bass. . . . . . .15 inch Minimum Length Limit
Dolan LakeHamilton County Conservation AreaHamiltonLarge and Smallmouth Bass . . . . .18 inch Minimum Length Limit
Large or Smallmouth Bass (14) . . .1 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
All Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Pole and Line Fishing Only (1)
Bluegill or Redear Sunfish (14) . . .25 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Channel Catfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
White, Black, or Hybrid Crappie (15) . . . .25 Fish Daily Harvest Limit with only 10 Fish greater than or equal to 10 inches
Dongola City LakeCity of DongolaUnionLargemouth Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 inch Minimum Length Limit
Largemouth Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Donnelley State Wildlife AreaState of IllinoisBureauRecreational Use Restriction . . . . . .Waterfowl Refuge or Hunting Area (33)
Double “T” State Fish and Wildlife AreaState of IllinoisFultonLarge or Smallmouth Bass. . . . . . .21 inch Minimum Length Limit
Large or Smallmouth Bass (14) . . .1 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
All Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Pole and Line Fishing Only (1)
Bluegill or Redear Sunfish (14) . . .25 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Channel or Blue Catfish . . . . . . . . .6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Pure Muskellunge. . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 inch Minimum Length Limit
Recreational Use Restrictions . . . .Waterfowl Refuge or Hunting Area (all use other than waterfowl hunting is prohibited from October 1 through the end of the central zone Canada goose season) All live bait greater than 8 inches must be rigged with a quick set rig (43)
White, Black, or Hybrid Crappie . . . . .10 inch Minimum Length Limit
White, Black, or Hybrid Crappie (15) . . . .25 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Douglas Park LagoonChicago Park DistrictCookAll Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Pole and Line Fishing Only (1)
Channel Catfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
DuPage County Forest Preserve District Lakes and PondsForest Preserve District of DuPage CountyDuPageAll Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Pole and Line Fishing Only (1)
Channel Catfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 inch Minimum Length Limit
Channel Catfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Large and Smallmouth Bass . . . . .Protected Slot Length Limit with 1 Fish greater than or equal to 18 inches and 3 Fish less than 14 inches
Large or Smallmouth Bass (14) . . .4 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Pure Muskellunge. . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 inch Minimum Length Limit
Walleye, Sauger, or Hybrid Walleye . . . . . . . . . . 16 inch Minimum Length Limit
Walleye, Sauger, or Hybrid Walleye (14) . . . . . . . . . . 3 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
White, Black, or Hybrid Crappie (15) . . . .15 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Bluegill or Redear Sunfish (14) . . .25 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Yellow Perch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 inch Minimum Length Limit
Yellow Perch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
DuPage River – West Branch (between the former dam sites located in the McDowell Grove Forest Preserve and the Warrenville Grove Forest Preserve)DuPage County Forest Preserve DistrictDuPageLarge and Smallmouth Bass . . . . .Catch and Release Fishing Only (9)
DuQuoin City LakeCity of DuQuoinPerryLarge or Smallmouth Bass (14) . . .Protected Slot Length Limit with 1 Fish greater than or equal to 18 inches and 5 Fish less than 14 inches (38)
Bluegill or Redear Sunfish (14) . . .25 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Channel Catfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
White, Black, or Hybrid Crappie (15) . . . .25 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
DuQuoin State Fair Grounds – All Lakes and PondsState of IllinoisPerryAll Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Pole and Line Fishing Only (1)
Bluegill or Redear Sunfish (14) . . .25 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Channel Catfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Large and Smallmouth Bass . . . . .3 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Large and Smallmouth Bass . . . . .15 inch Minimum Length Limit
East Fork LakeCity of OlneyRichlandAll Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Pole and Line Fishing Only (1)
Bluegill or Redear Sunfish (14) . . .25 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Channel Catfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Large or Smallmouth Bass. . . . . . .15 inch Minimum Length Limit
White, Black, or Hybrid Crappie (15) . . . .25 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Ed Madigan State Park PondState of IllinoisLoganAll Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Pole and Line Fishing Only (1)
Bluegill or Redear Sunfish (14) . . .25 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Channel Catfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Large or Smallmouth Bass. . . . . . .18 inch Minimum Length Limit
Large or Smallmouth Bass (14) . . .1 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Eldon Hazlet State Park (See Also Carlyle Lake)State of IllinoisClintonRecreational Use Restriction . . . . .Waterfowl Refuge or Hunting Area
Elliott LakeWheaton Park DistrictDuPageAll Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Pole and Line Fishing Only (1)
Channel Catfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Large or Smallmouth Bass (14) . . .15 inch Minimum Length Limit
Embarras River Bottoms State Habitat AreaState of IllinoisLawrenceAll Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Pole and Line Fishing Only (1) (5)
Emiquon Preserve – Thompson LakeThe Nature ConservancyFultonLarge or Smallmouth Bass. . . . . . .18 inch Minimum Length Limit
Large or Smallmouth Bass (14) . . .1 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
All Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Pole and Line Fishing Only (1)
Black, White, or Hybrid Crappie . . .9 inch Minimum Length Limit
Black, White, or Hybrid Crappie (15) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Bluegill, Redear, Pumpkinseed, Green, or Orangespotted Sunfish and Hybrid Sunfish (14) . . . . . . . . .25 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Channel Catfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Walleye, Sauger, or Hybrid Walleye. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 inch Minimum Length Limit
Walleye, Sauger, or Hybrid Walleye (14) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Evergreen LakeCity of BloomingtonMcLeanAll Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Pole and Line Fishing Only (1) (5)
Large or Smallmouth Bass. . . . . . .15 inch Minimum Length Limit
Pure Muskellunge. . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 inch Minimum Length Limit
Recreational Use Restriction . . . . .All live bait greater than 8 inches must be rigged with a quick set rig (43)
White, Black, or Hybrid Crappie (15) . . . .15 Fish Daily Harvest Limit with no more than 5 Fish greater than or equal to 10 inches
Walleye, Sauger, or Hybrid Walleye . . . . . . . . . . 18 inch Minimum Length Limit
Walleye, Sauger, or Hybrid Walleye (14) . . . . . . . . . . 3 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Fairgrounds Pond – Fort Massac State ParkState of IllinoisMassacLarge and Smallmouth Bass . . . . .2 Pole and Line Fishing Only (1)
Large or Smallmouth Bass (14) . . .6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Trout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fall Closed Season (10)
Trout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Spring Closed Season (11)
Fairview Park – Dreamland PondDecatur Park DistrictMaconAll Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Pole and Line Fishing Only (1)
Channel Catfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Large and Smallmouth Bass . . . . .14 inch Minimum Length Limit
Large or Smallmouth Bass (14) . . .1 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Ferne Clyffe LakeFerne Clyffe State ParkJohnsonAll Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Pole and Line Fishing Only (1)
Channel Catfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Trout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fall Closed Season (10)
Trout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Spring Closed Season (11)
Flatfoot LakeCook County Forest Preserve DistrictCookAll Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Pole and Line Fishing Only (1) (36)
Bluegill, Redear, or Pumpkinseed Sunfish (14) . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Channel Catfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Large and Smallmouth Bass . . . . .14 inch Minimum Length Limit
White, Black, or Hybrid Crappie (15) . . . .15 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Fletcher Park PondCity of Mt. ZionMaconLarge and Smallmouth Bass . . . . .18 inch Minimum Length Limit
Large or Smallmouth Bass (14) . . .1 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
All Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Pole and Line Fishing Only (1)
Bluegill or Redear Sunfish (14) . . .5 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Channel Catfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Foli Park Pond Village of PlanoKendall All Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Pole and Line Fishing Only (1)
Channel Catfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Forbes State Lake (including Forbes State Lake tailwaters and that portion of Lost Fork Creek within Stephen A. Forbes State Park)Stephen A. Forbes State ParkMarionAll Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Pole and Line Fishing Only (1)
Large or Smallmouth Bass (14) . . .14 inch Minimum Length Limit
White, Black, or Hybrid Crappie (15) . . . .No Daily Harvest Limit with no more than 10 Fish greater than or equal to 8 inches
Channel Catfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Striped, White, or Hybrid Striped Bass . . . . . . . . . . . .17 inch Minimum Length Limit
iped, White, or Hybrid Striped Bass (16) . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Recreational Use Restriction . . . . .Waterfowl Refuge or Hunting Area (33)
Forbes State Park PondsStephen A. Forbes State ParkMarionAll Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Pole and Line Fishing Only (1) (5)
Channel Catfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Large and Smallmouth Bass . . . . .14 inch Minimum Length Limit
Forest Park LagoonCity of ShelbyvilleShelbyAll Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Pole and Line Fishing Only (1)
Channel Catfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Trout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fall Closed Season (10)
Trout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Spring Closed Season (11)
Forest Preserve District of Kane County All Lakes and PondsForest Preserve District of Kane CountyKaneLargelmouth Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Protected Slot Length Limit with 1 Fish greater than or equal to 18 inches and 3 Fish less than 14 inches
4 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
White, Black, or Hybrid Crappie (15) . . . .10 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Bluegill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Smallmouth Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 inch Minimum Length Limit
Northern Pike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Channel Catfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Four LakesWinnebago County Forest PreserveWinnebagoLarge and Smallmouth Bass . . . . .1 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
All Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Pole and Line Fishing Only (1)
Channel Catfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Large or Smallmouth Bass 14 inch Minimum Length Limit14 inch Minimum Length Limit
Trout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fall Closed Season (10)
Trout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Spring Closed Season (11)
Fox Chain O’Lakes (including the Fox River south of the Wisconsin-Illinois boundary to the Algonquin Dam and the Nippersink Creek upstream to the Wilmot Road Bridge) (6) (Applies to Grass Lake and Nippersink Lake State Managed Blind Areas Only)State of IllinoisLake and McHenryLarge or Smallmouth Bass (14) . . .6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit of which no more than 3 can be Smallmouth Bass
All Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Pole and Line Fishing Only (1) only on State Park property bordering the the Fox River and Grass Lake
Large and Smallmouth Bass . . . . .14 inch Minimum Length Limit (6)
Pure Muskellunge. . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 inch Minimum Length Limit (40)
Recreational Use Restriction . . . . .All live bait greater than 8 inches must be rigged with a quick set rig (43)
Smallmouth Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . .All fish must be immediately released between April 1 and June 15
Walleye, Sauger, or Hybrid Walleye . . . . . . . . . . 14 inch Minimum Length Limit with an 18-24 inch Protected Slot Length Limit (no possession) (6)
Walleye, Sauger, or Hybrid Walleye (14) . . . . . . . . . . 4 Fish Daily Harvest Limit of which only 1 can be greater than 24 inches (35)
Flathead Catfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Fish greater than or equal to 28 inches and /or 2 Fish less than 28 Inches
Flathead Catfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Fox Ridge State Park (see also Hurricane Pond, Wilderness Pond and Ridge Lake)State of IllinoisColesRecreational Use Restriction . . . . . .Waterfowl Refuge or Hunting Area
Fox River, Algonquin Dam to confluence with the Illinois River, including tributariesState of IllinoisMultipleFlathead Catfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Fish greater than or equal to 28 inches to confluence with the and/or 2 Fish less than 28 inches Illinois River, including 3 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Smallmouth Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Fish greater than or equal to 12 inches and 2 Fish less than 12 inches 3 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Fox River (at Moraine Hills State Park and Dam and on Bolger Lock and Dam Properties)State of IllinoisMcHenryAll Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Pole and Line Fishing Only (1) on Moraine Hills State Park and Dam property and on property at the Bolger Lock and Dam along the Fox River
Fox River MarinaLake County Forest PreserveLakeAll Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Pole and Line Fishing Only; Bank Fishing Only (in areas designated by Lake County Forest Preserve District)
Fox Valley Park District Lakes and Ponds (except Jericho Lake and Lake Gregory)Fox Valley Park DistrictKane and DuPageLarge or Smallmouth Bass (14) . . .3 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
All Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Pole and Line Fishing Only (1)
Channel Catfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Large and Smallmouth Bass . . . . .15 inch Minimum Length Limit
Frank Holten LakesFrank Holten State ParkSt. ClairAll Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Pole and Line Fishing Only (1) (5)
Channel Catfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Large and Smallmouth Bass . . . . .14 inch Minimum Length Limit
Trout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fall Closed Season (10)
Trout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Spring Closed Season (11)
Franklin Creek (within the boundaries of Franklin Creek State Natural Area)State of IllinoisLeeAll Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Pole and Line Fishing Only (1)
Franklin Creek Mill Pond, Franklin Creek State ParkState of IllinoisLeeLarge or Smallmouth Bass (14) . . .1 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
All Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Pole and Line Fishing Only (1)
Large or Smallmouth Bass . . . . . . .15 inch Minimum Length Limit
Fuller LakeState of IllinoisCalhounRecreational Use Restriction . . . . .Waterfowl Refuge or Hunting Area (19)
Fulton County Camping and Recreation Area WatersFulton County BoardFultonAll Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Pole and Line Fishing Only (1)
Bluegill or Redear Sunfish (14) . . .25 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Channel Catfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Recreational Use Restriction . . . . .All live bait greater than 8 inches must be rigged with a quick set rig (43)
Large and Smallmouth Bass . . . . .Protected Slot Length Limit with no possession of fish less than 15 inches and greater than or equal to 12 inches (3)
Large or Smallmouth Bass (14) . . .3 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Pure Muskellunge. . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 inch Minimum Length Limit
Gages LakeWildwood Park DistrictLakeLarge or Smallmouth Bass (14) . . .3 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Large or Smallmouth Bass . . . . . . .15 inch Minimum Length Limit
Walleye, Sauger, or Hybrid Walleye . . . . . . . . . . 16 inch Minimum Length Limit
Walleye, Sauger, or Hybrid Walleye (14) . . . . . . . . . . 3 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Garfield Park LagoonChicago Park DistrictCookAll Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Pole and Line Fishing Only (1)
Channel Catfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Germantown LakeCity of GermantownClintonAll Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Pole and Line Fishing Only (1)
Bluegill or Redear Sunfish (14) . . .15 inch Minimum Length Limit
Channel Catfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Large or Smallmouth Bass (14) . . .1 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Large or Smallmouth Bass . . . . . . .18 inch Minimum Length Limit
Giant City Park PondsGiant City State ParkJackson and UnionAll Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Pole and Line Fishing Only (1)
Channel Catfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Largemouth and Spotted Bass . . . . . . . . .15 inch Minimum Length Limit
Gillespie New City LakeCity of GillespieMacoupinLarge or Smallmouth Bass (14). . . .Protected Slot Length Limit with no possession of fish less than 15 inches and greater than or equal to 12 inches (3)
Large or Smallmouth Bass (14). . . .3 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
All Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Pole and Line Fishing Only (1)
Channel Catfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Gillespie Old City LakeCity of GillespieMacoupinLarge or Smallmouth Bass (14) . . .3 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
All Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Pole and Line Fishing Only (1)
Channel Catfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Large or Smallmouth Bass . . . . . . .15 inch Minimum Length Limit
Glades – 12 Mile Island Wildlife Management AreaState of IllinoisJerseyRecreational Use Restriction . . . . .Waterfowl Refuge or Hunting Area (19)
Gladstone LakeHenderson County Conservation AreaHendersonLarge or Smallmouth Bass (14) . . .1 Fish greater than or equal to 15 inches and/or 2 Fish less than 12 inches (31)
3 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
All Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Pole and Line Fishing Only (1)
Bluegill or Redear Sunfish (14) . . .10 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Channel or Blue Catfish (14) . . . . .6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Pure Muskellunge. . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 inch Minimum Length Limit
Pure Muskellunge. . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Glen O Jones Lake Trout Pond Conservation AreaSaline CountySalineTrout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fall Closed Season (10)
Glen O Jones State LakeSaline County Conservation AreaSalineLarge or Smallmouth Bass (14) . . .Protected Slot Length Limit with only 1 Fish greater than or equal to 18 inchesand 5 fish less than 14 inches (38) 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
All Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Pole and Line Fishing Only (1)
Channel Catfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Glen Oak Park LagoonPeoria Park DistrictPeoriaAll Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Pole and Line Fishing Only (1)
Channel Catfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Glen Shoals LakeCity of HillsboroMontgomeryLarge or Smallmouth Bass (14) . . .3 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
All Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Pole and Line Fishing Only (1) (5)
Channel Catfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Large or Smallmouth Bass . . . . . . .15 inch Minimum Length Limit
Striped, White, or Hybrid Striped Bass . . . . . . . . . . . .17 inch Minimum Length Limit
Striped, White, or Hybrid Striped Bass (16) . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Godar-Diamond/ Hurricane Island Wildlife Management AreaState of IllinoisCalhounRecreational Use Restriction . . . . .Waterfowl Refuge or Hunting Area (19)
Gompers Park LagoonChicago Park DistrictCookAll Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Pole and Line Fishing Only (1)
Channel Catfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Gordon F. More Park LakeCity of AltonMadisonLarge or Smallmouth Bass (14) . . .3 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
All Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Pole and Line Fishing Only (1)
Bluegill or Redear Sunfish (14) . . .25 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Channel Catfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Large or Smallmouth Bass . . . . . . .15 inch Minimum Length Limit
Governor Bond LakeCity of GreenvilleBondLarge or Smallmouth Bass (14) . . .3 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Channel Catfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .All jugs must be attended at all times while fishing (2)
Large or Smallmouth Bass . . . . . . .15 inch Minimum Length Limit
Striped, White, or Hybrid Striped Bass . . . . . . . . . . . .17 inch Minimum Length Limit
Striped, White, or Hybrid Striped Bass (16) . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
WHite, Black, or Hybrid Crappie (15) . . . .25 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Grayslake Park District (Grayslake and Park Ponds)City of GrayslakeLakeLarge or Smallmouth Bass (14) . . .3 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
All Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Pole and Line Fishing Only (1)
Channel Catfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Large or Smallmouth Bass . . . . . . .15 inch Minimum Length Limit
Green LakeCook County Forest PreserveCookTrout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fall Closed Season (10)
Trout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Spring Closed Season (11)
Greenfield City LakeCity of GreenfieldGreeneLarge or Smallmouth Bass . . . . . . .1 Fish greater than or equal to 15 inches and/or 5 Fish less than 12 inches
Large or Smallmouth Bass (14) . . .6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit (12)
All Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Pole and Line Fishing Only (1)
Bluegill or Redear Sunfish (14) . . .25 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Channel Catfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit