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2007
This website is
currently beng upgraded and
changes will be ongoing until completion
hopefully by March 2007
Fishing charters and fishing guides on Lake
Michigan, Lake Superior, Lake Huron,
Lake Erie, Lake Ontario, and Lake St. Clair. Fishing for Salmon, Steelhead,
Trout,
Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Perch, Muskie and other species of Great Lakes fish.
Great Lake Fishing
Guides
Your internet source
for information on fishing guides on the Great Lakes |
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2005
Fishing licenses and regulations:
Illinois resident fishing licenses:
| Fishing,
annual |
$13.00 |
| Fishing,
Senior Annual (65 years-old and over) |
$6.75 |
| Sportsmen's
(combined hunting & fishing) |
$19.25 |
| Senior
Sportsmen's (combined hunting & fishing) |
$10.00 |
| Lake
Michigan Salmon Stamp (licensed anglers only) |
$6.50 |
| 24
hour (Res. or Non-res) (includes trout and salmon) |
$5.50 |
| Lifetime
sport fishing |
$375.00 |
| Lifetime
combined |
$555.00 |
| Inland
Trout Stamp (all waters except Lake Michigan) |
$6.50 |
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Illinois non-resident fishing licenses:
| Annual |
$24.50 |
| 10
day |
$13.00 |
| 24
Hour (includes trout and salmon) |
$5.50 |
| Lake
Michigan Salmon Stamp (licensed anglers only) |
$6.50 |
| Inland
Trout Stamp (all waters except Lake Michigan) |
$6.50 |
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License year: April 1, 2005 thru March 31, 2006
Licenses required of all persons over 16 years of age.
See Illinois DNR regulations for exceptions.
Illinois fishing seasons and limits
for
Lake Michigan Waters.
Other regulations may apply in other areas.
Check with Illinois DNR for more complete regulations.
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FISH |
OPEN
SEASON |
CREEL
LIMIT |
SIZE
LIMIT |
Trout and
Salmon |
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5 fish singly or combined (except Lake Trout) |
10" minimum |
| Lake Trout |
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2 |
10" minimum |
| Yellow Perch |
Closed during July.
Taking of yellow perch
from charter boats is
prohibited |
15 |
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Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass |
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1 |
21 |
Muskie
Tiger Muskie |
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1 |
36"
(42" or 48" in some
waters) |
Walleye, Sauger,
Hybrid Walleye/Sauger |
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6 |
14" |
| Northern Pike |
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3 |
24" |
White Bass,
Striped Bass,
Hybrid White/Striped
Bass |
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None |
Under 17" |
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3 |
17" and over |
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