TREMONT AREA PARK DISTRICT FISHING PERMITS CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE TREMONT PARK DISTRICT OFFICES LOCATED AT THE FITNESS CENTER OR ON OUR WEBSITE UNDER 2024 FISHING PROGRAM
Wednesday: 4pm-7pm
Thursday: 8am-12pm and 4pm-7 pm
Friday: 8am-12pm and 3pm-6pm
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
LAKE RULES AND REGULATIONS
The lakes are open from 6:30 am to sunset.
Only bank fishing allowed: Pole and line fishing only, limit of 2 poles per person.
Row boats & trolling motors are allowed on the North East Lake ONLY with life jacket requirements. – NO GAS MOTORS ARE ALLOWED ON THE LAKES AND MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE PUTTING ANY BOAT ON THE LAKE
Access drive for closer boat loading and unloading is available at the North Lake as weather allows. When the ground is soft this access lane will be blocked at the discretion of the Park District.
To receive a TAPD fishing permit you must have a current Illinois fishing license.
TAPD permits are valid from April -March at Resident and Non-Resident Rates – not applicable to one day fishing permit
Age restriction: Persons 15 years of age & under must be accompanied by a person at least 16 years of age or older when fishing.
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
No minnows!
Parking: No vehicles allowed on the grass area around the lakes. All vehicles must be parked and kept at all times in designated parking areas.
- No littering! Let’s all work to keep our natural resources as enjoyable as possible.
- No alcoholic beverages allowed.
- No cleaning fish at the lakes!
- Dogs are allowed, as long as they are LEASHED. Owners must clean up and dispose of feces left by their dog. Garbage cans are available on the premises.
- Please note that we are making an extra effort to control the algae growth.
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We have 3 beautiful lakes. The North Lake is located on Baer Road, Tremont, IL across from AG-Land FS. The South East Lake is located on Baer Road, Tremont, IL behind Jack’s Café. The South West Lake is located at the end of East South Street, Tremont, IL. The lakes offer fishing (permit required) as well as open areas for walking (dogs allowed on a leash only) and a trail for walking or bike riding.
We asked that the social distancing guidelines are followed and reserve the right to close the lakes as needed for the safety of the community. Social distancing guidelines posted below include staying 6 feet from others.
FISHING PERMIT INFORMATION
Fishing Permits
In order to purchase a fishing permit, you need to have a
current Illinois State Fishing License and pay the fee for the permit.
Please be sure to check out our Fishing Rules & Regulations
One-Day Fishing Permit
You must have a valid Illinois State Fishing License and obtain a permit at the park district office or the pool.
$3.00 for a guest of a current year fishing permit holder
$5.00 for Residents
$10.00 for Non-Residents
The one-day permit does NOT apply to ice fishing.
ICE FISHING ONLY PERMIT
$30.00 Resident
$45.00 Non-Resident
ICE FISHING IS AT YOUR OWN RISK AND
DOES REQUIRE A LAKE FISHING PERMIT/SIGNED WAIVER LAKE HOURS ARE Dawn to Dusk
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