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Lake Michigan Snagging

A sport fishing license and Illinois salmon stamp are required for snagging. Coho and Chinook salmon only may be snagged from October 1 – December 31 at four locations in the Illinois waters of Lake Michigan. The daily bag limit for coho and Chinook salmon is 5 fish, singly or in aggregate. Every salmon 10 inches in total length or longer must be taken into immediate possession; sorting is not permitted. All fish other than coho and Chinook salmon must be returned to the water immediately.

Snagging is only permitted at:

  • Waukegan Harbor - north harbor basin only
  • Winnetka Power Plant discharge area
  • Lincoln park Lagoon – south of the Fullerton Avenue bridge
  • Jackson Park Harbor – both inner and outer lagoons.

No snagging is allowed within 200 ft of a moored watercraft or as otherwise posted. It is illegal to buy, sell, or barter any salmon or parts thereof (including eggs) taken by snagging.

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