iFISHILLINOIS
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Division of Fisheries
Your official source for Illinois fishing information
IFishIllinois Gets a New Look
Easier Navigation, User-Friendly Features
Take a scroll through our new site! Some of the features you will find are things you loved from our former site, but with some exciting upgrades.
Our Lake Profile pages have all the at-a-glance information that anglers are used to, but now include a Google map with clearly marked boat ramps and nearby Tackle Loaner Sites. Stocking information is still on this page as well as a Fishing Outlook from our IDNR fisheries biologists that gives anglers information about the fishing prospects they can expect on a waterbody based on recent standardized population surveys. If you scroll down to the bottom of the lake page, you will find bathymetry maps along with fish attractor maps if available.
We detail sportfish in Illinois, include hot buttons on the home page for our most popular pages, provide public tournament information, feature private pond management information, and include program information such as our Urban and Community Fishing Program.
Head to the footer to find our Contact form for any questions you may have, as well as a link to our biologists and conservation officers. We hope you explore all the new features of the site, and as always, contact us if you have any questions!
Christmas Tree Drop-Off Locations
Recycle your Christmas tree and provide habitat for fish
After the holidays, please consider recycling your natural tree at one of the below-listed drop-off locations. The Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Biologists are collecting Christmas trees to be used as fish habitat in local lakes. Real trees provide cover for small fish and places for growth of algae that is fed on by aquatic insects, and also attract larger fish that can be caught by anglers.
The submerged trees provide critical habitat for all life stages and multiple species of fish. The trees will decompose due to natural processes and need to be replenished every few years. Please place your tree in the designated area listed for each site during the drop-off dates. Only trees are being accepted — no wreaths or garland.
Drop off locations can be found here. Click on the site name for a Google Map location. We appreciate you helping us to provide habitat for fish!
