Anglers in Illinois need to look no further than their immediate surrounding to enjoy quality fishing. Some of the best fishing opportunities in the nation can be found in our state's million and a half acres of water. Illinois waters vary from the deep blue waters of Lake Michigan, to our many great rivers, to crystal-clear smaller lakes and ponds. Whatever kind of fishing you're interested in doing.... we've got it!
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Come see us at the following sport fishing shows:
Feb. 3-5
Feb. 8-12
Feb. 11-12
Feb. 12
Feb. 16-19
Feb. 17-19
Feb. 24-26
Mar. 2-4
Mar. 2-4
Mar. 3-4
Mar. 3-4
Mar. 10
Mar. 18
Mar. 23-25
Mar. 23-25
Apr. 13-15
Apr. 15
May. 1
Sept. 22
Southern Illinois Boat and Fishing Show
St. Louis Boat and Sportshow
Tinley Park Fishing Show
Kane County Sportsman's Show
Quad City Conservation Alliance Outdoor Show
Rockford Boat, Vacation and Fishing Expo
The Boat Show in Springfield Illinois
Central Illinois Recreational Vehicle Show
Rockford Home Show
The Great Outdoor Expo
Elmwood All Outdoors Show
Indoor Fishing Flea Market
Kane County Sportsman's Show
Illinois Deer and Turkey Classic
RV, Camping and Travel Show
Xtreme Shed and Antler Display and Swap
Kane County Sportsman's Show
Kane County Sportsman's Show
National Hunting and Fishing Day
The Pavilion; Marion, IL
America's Center/Edward Jones Dome; St. Louis, Mo.
Tinley Park High School; Tinley Park, IL
Kane County Fairground; St. Charles, IL
QCCA Expo Center; Rock Island, IL
Indoor Sports Center; Rockford, IL
State Fairgrounds (Richard Orr Building); Springfield, IL
Peoria Civic Center; Peoria, IL
Indoor Sports Center; Rockford, IL
Woodstock North High School; Woodstock, IL
Elmwood High School; Elmwood, IL
Rolling Meadows High School; Rolling Meadows, IL
Kane County Fairgrounds; St. Charles, IL
Peoria Civic Center; Peoria, IL
Indoor Sports Center; Rockford, IL
Kane County Fairgrounds; St. Charles, IL
Kane County Fairgrounds; St. Charles, IL
Kane County Fairgrounds; St. Charles, IL
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Illinois Sport Fishing Awards The Division of Fisheries offers "Hook and Line" and "Spear/Bow and Arrow" angler recognition awards including State Records for fish caught in Illinois waters. Junior angler awards are for young anglers under 16 years of age catching or bowfishing their first Illinois fish. While Big Fish, Catch and Release, Master Angler, Grand Slam, and State Record are available to any hook and line or bowfishing angler meeting the eligibility requirements outlined in the rules. 
IDNR Director Marc Miller shows off his catch at the 2nd annual Bowfishing Association of Illinois (BAI) Director's shoot with Frank Pauliks (left) and BAI President Ed Devries |
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