photo: Lake County Forest Preserve District

Things to Do: Fishing

Each state in the Chicago Wilderness region has its own fishing regulations and permits. For more information, call the department of natural resources in the state where you plan to fish.

For general information about fishing in Illinois, call the Illinois Department of Natural Resources at (217) 728-6424. For information about obtaining a fishing license in Illinois, call (217) 782-2965.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources promotes fishing and aquatic education through the Illinois Urban Fishing Program. For more information, call (815) 675-2385.

For information about fishing in Indiana, call the Indiana Department of Natural Resources at (317) 232-4080.

For information about fishing in Wisconsin, call the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources at (800) 266-2621.

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