Two Things for Illinois Anglers to Remember Before going Fishing this Weekend.

There's so much going on this weekend for Illinois anglers. There is Multiple bass tournaments, trout fishing, salmon run along the lake front, the long held tradition of smelt fishing and the opening of Heidecke Lake. While we're all doing something different, there's two things we wish for you to remember before heading to that secret spot.

Fishing License - April 1st starts the date where last years license is expired. So make sure to buy all necessary stamps as well stamps especially for trout and salmon. This link will connect you to the IDNR website where you can find fees and buy online.

2017 Rules and Regulations - Here's a tip for you. Since so many of you have a smart phone make sure to download the PDF so you have it everywhere you go. Download it just in case the lake you're on has no cell service. While many of these rules are the same, there have been some changes. So do your due dillegence and make sure to read the book. Even if you have in the past its a great idea to have so you can help inform others that may not know.

If you haven't been out yet with the unseasonably warm weather make sure to get out this weekend and enjoy all the adventures Illinois has to offer!

Check back to see what we did this weekend.