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LAKE FISHING RULES AND HOURS
TREMONT AREA PARK DISTRICT
2024 Fishing Rules & Regulations
● FISHING HOURS: The lakes are open from Dawn to Dusk NIGHT FISHING IS NOT PERMITTED
● AGE RESTRICTIONS: Persons under age 16 must be accompanied by a person at least 16 years of age or older when fishing.
● GUESTS 2 household guests per TAPD permit - the guest must have a current Illinois fishing license unless under 16 – not applicable to one day fishing permit
● Ice Fishing permit required for ANYONE ice fishing.
● RESTRICTIONS: Ice-fishing is allowed on a FISH AT YOUR OWN RISK basis. Ice conditions are not monitored by the Park District. Ice fishermen should check ice thickness before going out on any frozen body of water. A minimum of four inches of solid ice over the entire lake is recommended before individuals attempt ice fishing.
● EQUIPMENT LIMITS / REQUIREMENTS: POLE AND LINE FISHING ONLY: No other fishing devices are permitted. The ice angler may use a maximum of two poles or tip-ups with no more than two hooks on each line. All poles and tip-ups shall be constantly attended and kept under observation by the angler. CHAINSAW OR ICE SAW: Holes cut in the ice are limited to 12-inch diameter or less. PORTABLE SHELTERS: Shelter structures are limited to portable construction of metal or wood framework, covered with canvas, paper, plastic material or similar fabric. Each shelter shall have the name and address of the owner attached, shall not be left unattended at any time, and shall be removed from the lake area by the end of each fishing day. LIFE JACKETS AND ICE PICKS are required at ALL times.
PLEASE REMEMBER…
DAILY FISHING REGULATION SIZE AND CREEL LIMITS
Largemouth Bass - 3 Fish Daily with only 2 being 12” or smaller and 1 being 15” or greater
Channel Cat - Under 18” 3/fish day and 18” or greater Limit 1/fish day
There is no limit of white/black/hybrid crappie, blue gill, redear or sunfish
Fishing Permits
2024 FISHING PERMITS - We have online sales or in-office sales of Fishing Permits. Fishing Permits are required for anyone 16 years of age and older. You must also have an Illinois Fishing License.
Tremont Lakes Rules and Regulations are posted at each lake.
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