Daniel Ahasic is an experienced firefighter who, since 2004, has served as a firefighter and paramedic at the Aurora Fire Department in Aurora, Illinois. While off duty, Daniel Ahasic enjoys spending time fishing in Illinois.
Within Illinois' borders, there are about 90,000 miles of lakes, rivers, streams, and reservoirs, making it an ideal place to go fishing. Trout, walleye, sauger, salmon, and northern pike are among the fish that can be caught in the Illinois waters. You must have a fishing license in order to fish in any of the state's waterways.
Only active military members from Illinois, people with disabilities, and anglers under the age of 16 are exempt from having to obtain a fishing license in Illinois. You also don't need a license to fish in waterways that pass through the land you own. In addition, during free fishing days announced by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), you can fish in Illinois lakes, rivers, streams, and reservoirs without a license.
The IDNR website allows you to apply for a fishing license online. Residents in Illinois over the age of 65 pay a reduced fishing license charge, which is further lowered for those above 75 years. When you go fishing, you must carry a physical or electronic copy of your license with you.
