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Rainy Day on the River

Winter has finally hit, and my rods are cleaned and put away for the winter. This past year I fished the Fox River more than ever. I've learned about new spots and techniques, and caught more fish than last year. I also proved to myself that it definitely takes spending more time on the water to become a better fisherman. Last month as I was driving over the Fox River near Geneva, Ill, I started thinking about summer time fishing. I remembered one day when there was miserable weather, but it was great for fishing. It was late summer, and the sky was very overcast. Clouds were looming, and rain was in the forecast for the afternoon....
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Illinois Fishing Regs & Licenses

Resident
Annual Fishing - $13.00
Senior (65+) Annual Fishing - $6.75
Lifetime Fishing - $375.00

Nonresident
Annual Fishing - $24.50
10-Day Fishing - $13.00

License Requirements:
A resident sport fishing license may be obtained by anyone who has been a resident of Illinois 30 days prior to purchase. Anglers under 16 years of age, and persons declared legally disabled or blind, may fish without a license.

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