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2009 Spring Trout Season Opens April 4
2009 Spring Trout Season Opens April 4 Rainbow Trout Stocked at 43 Locations in Illinois SPRINGFIELD, IL – The 2009 spring trout fishing season in Illinois will begin at 5 a.m. on Saturday, April 4, Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Director Marc Miller announced today. “The first Saturday in April is always a big day for families to go fishing in Illinois thanks to the opener of the spring trout season,” Miller said. “Getting children outdoors to experience the fun of fishing is one of the many benefits of our catchable trout program. Anglers of all ages can join in the fun as we stock trout at 43 locations throughout the state....
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2009 Spring Trout Season Opens April 4 Rainbow Trout Stocked at 43 Locations in Illinois SPRINGFIELD, IL – The 2009 spring trout fishing season in Illinois will begin at 5 a.m. on Saturday, April 4, Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Director Marc Miller announced today. “The first Saturday in April is always a big day for families to go fishing in Illinois thanks to the opener of the spring trout season,” Miller said. “Getting children outdoors to experience the fun of fishing is one of the many benefits of our catchable trout program. Anglers of all ages can join in the fun as we stock trout at 43 locations throughout the state....
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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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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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