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Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Illinois announces free fishing days for Father's Day weekend

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State Representative Paul Jacobs (IL) | Representative Paul Jacobs (R) 118th District

State Representative Paul Jacobs (IL) | Representative Paul Jacobs (R) 118th District

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has announced the 2024 Illinois Free Fishing Days celebration, which will take place from June 14 to June 17. This event coincides with Father’s Day weekend. During this four-day period, anglers in Illinois can fish without needing to purchase a fishing license, salmon stamp, or inland trout stamp.

"The 2024 Illinois Free Fishing Days celebration will take place June 14 – 17, coinciding with Father’s Day weekend. During this four-day celebration of fishing in Illinois, anglers can fish without purchasing a fishing license, salmon stamp or inland trout stamp."

More information is available at https://ifishillinois.org/

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