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515 ILCS 5/15-32
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 15 - Commercial Fishing

 (from Ch. 56, par. 15-32)Sec. 15-32. Lake Michigan commercial licenses.(a) The Department may issue a maximum of 5 commercial licenses for taking from the Illinois waters of Lake Michigan yellow  perch, bloater chub, and other commercial fish species designated by Department rule.   All licenses issued under this Section shall be valid for a period of 3 years.  The catch limits established by the Department for the taking of yellow  perch, bloater chub, and other designated commercial fish species shall be the same for all active licensees.(b) At times determined by the Director, the Department shall advertise a public drawing to accept new qualified commercial fishing candidates and establish a ranking order for these new candidates to fill open Lake Michigan commercial fishing licenses. This ranking order shall continue to be used until the list of eligible candidates is exhausted.(Source: P.A. 100-169, eff. 1-1-18.)
515 ILCS 5/15-35
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 15 - Commercial Fishing

 (from Ch. 56, par. 15-35)Sec. 15-35.     Mussels; open season.     Mussels may be taken only during the  period of April 1 to September 30, both inclusive, and then only  from  sunrise to sunset and only by means of crowfoot bars or hand picking, with  or without the aid of air breathing apparatus. Mussels may be taken from the  Mississippi, Ohio,  Wabash, and Illinois rivers.  Mussel fishing is permitted in other waters only  upon written authorization from the Department.    (Source: P.A. 90-490, eff. 8-17-97.)
515 ILCS 5/15-40
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 15 - Commercial Fishing

 (from Ch. 56, par. 15-40)Sec. 15-40.     Mussels; size limit.     All mussels taken shall be not less  than 2 1/2 inches on the shortest line from the center of the hinge side  and at a right angle across the shell to the outer edge.    (Source: P.A. 87-833.)
515 ILCS 5/15-45
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 15 - Commercial Fishing

 (from Ch. 56, par. 15-45)Sec. 15-45.     Commercial possession.     Any person operating commercial  fishing or mussel devices shall have in his or her possession only those  species of aquatic life specified in administrative  rules.    (Source: P.A. 89-66, eff. 1-1-96.)
515 ILCS 5/15-46
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 15 - Commercial Fishing

Sec. 15-46. Taking of roe-bearing species by commercial device.(a) All commercial fishermen shall procure a commercial roe harvest permit in addition to their commercial fishing license before taking roe-bearing species with commercial fishing devices from the waters of the State legally open to commercial fishing. Any person found guilty of a violation of this subsection (a) is subject to the penalties provided in Section 20-91 of this Code.(b) Any incidental catch of aquatic life not authorized for taking with commercial devices must be returned immediately without harm to the water. Any person found guilty of a violation of this subsection (b) is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor.         (Source: P.A. 95-147, eff. 8-14-07.)
515 ILCS 5/15-50
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 15 - Commercial Fishing

 (from Ch. 56, par. 15-50)Sec. 15-50.     Regulation.     Except as provided in Section 20-90  no person shall buy, sell or barter, or offer to buy, sell or  barter, nor shall any commercial institution or any regularly  operated refrigerated storage establishment have in its possession,  aquatic life protected by this Code except those species taken  under the conditions and of the size described in Sections 15-55  and 15-60 and administrative rules pertaining to the taking of  commercial fish or mussels. Any person who is found guilty of  violating this Section shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.    (Source: P.A. 87-833.)
515 ILCS 5/15-55
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 15 - Commercial Fishing

 (from Ch. 56, par. 15-55)Sec. 15-55.     Aquatic life taken outside State and brought into State.     When legally taken from waters wholly outside the jurisdiction of the  State of Illinois and legally transported into the State of Illinois, any  aquatic life of a legal size in the place of origin shall be deemed to be  of legal size in the State of Illinois if all containers in which the  aquatic life are contained or transported are clearly labeled with the  State and county of origin and also bear the name and mailing address of  the party having transported the aquatic life into the State of Illinois.  Any aquatic life not labeled as provided in this Section is prima facie  evidence that protected aquatic life has been taken in the State of Illinois.    (Source: P.A. 87-833.)
515 ILCS 5/15-60
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 15 - Commercial Fishing

 (from Ch. 56, par. 15-60)Sec. 15-60.     Legal size; various species.     When taken from waters wholly  or in part within the boundaries of the State of Illinois, except from the  Ohio River, the following  species shall be not less in size than provided in this Section: channel  catfish, flathead catfish, blue catfish, or white catfish, 15 inches in  length undressed or 12 inches in length dressed.    (Source: P.A. 90-57, eff. 1-1-98.)
515 ILCS 5/15-65
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 15 - Commercial Fishing

 (from Ch. 56, par. 15-65)Sec. 15-65.     Modification by rule.     The provisions of Sections 15-20  through 15-60 are subject to modification by administrative rule.    (Source: P.A. 87-833.)
515 ILCS 5/15-70
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 15 - Commercial Fishing

 (from Ch. 56, par. 15-70)Sec. 15-70.     Proof of taking in another state.     Failure to establish proof  that aquatic life protected by this Code was legally acquired in another  state and then imported into the State of Illinois is prima facie evidence  that the aquatic life was taken within the State of Illinois.    (Source: P.A. 87-833.)
515 ILCS 5/15-75
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 15 - Commercial Fishing

 (from Ch. 56, par. 15-75)Sec. 15-75. Record of catch; inspection of record. Commercial fishermen, musselors, and commercial roe harvesters shall keep an accurate record of their catch. This record,  showing the species and number of pounds of fish, mussels, or roe taken, type of  commercial devices used, and location from which taken, shall be open for  inspection by the employees of the Department at all times. This  information shall be submitted to the Department on forms furnished for  that purpose by the Department and at intervals prescribed by the  Department.  Failure to submit reports, as required, shall be grounds for  license suspension or revocation.       (Source: P.A. 95-147, eff. 8-14-07.)
515 ILCS 5/15-80
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 15 - Commercial Fishing

 (from Ch. 56, par. 15-80)Sec. 15-80.     Otter trawl.     It is unlawful for any person to use any otter  trawl or modified bag seine used in the manner of an otter trawl in any of  the waters within the jurisdiction of this State. In the waters of Lake  Michigan under the jurisdiction of the State of Illinois, however, an otter  trawl or other developmental commercial fishing gear operated by suitable  boat or launch may be used in accordance with regulatory provisions  provided by the Department as a cooperative measure with other States  bordering the Great Lakes, including United States and Canadian governmental  agencies.    (Source: P.A. 87-833.)
515 ILCS 5/15-85
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 15 - Commercial Fishing

 (from Ch. 56, par. 15-85)Sec. 15-85. Dragging nets. It shall be unlawful to pull, drag, haul, or  draw to, towards, or near the shore of any body of water, or to or against  a backstop, a net device of any kind except a seine. Nothing in this Section, however, shall prohibit the use of a trammel or gill net attached to a single boat while the net is being placed, set, or adjusted.              (Source: P.A. 95-147, eff. 8-14-07.)
515 ILCS 5/15-90
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 15 - Commercial Fishing

 (from Ch. 56, par. 15-90)Sec. 15-90.     Nets or seines in Lake Michigan.     It shall be unlawful to  set, drift, or drag any net or seine except a minnow seine in Lake Michigan  within 1,000 yards of any pier or pillar or of the low water mark on the  shore line.    (Source: P.A. 87-833.)
515 ILCS 5/15-95
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 15 - Commercial Fishing

 (from Ch. 56, par. 15-95)Sec. 15-95.     Dragging trot, set, or throw lines.     It shall be unlawful to  drag, pull, or move through the water any trot, set, or throw line in a  manner that snares or causes hooks to be drawn into the body of the fish.    (Source: P.A. 87-833.)
515 ILCS 5/15-100
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 15 - Commercial Fishing

 (from Ch. 56, par. 15-100)Sec. 15-100.     Length and mesh size of seine.     Except as provided in  Sections 20-5 through 20-25, any person may use a single seine not  exceeding 100 yards in length of 1 1/2 inch bar measurement. In all seines  over 100 yards in length it shall be unlawful at any time to use any mesh  less than 2 inch bar measurement except that all seines over 100 yards in  length may have a section of the seine not more than 300 feet in length of  1 1/2 inch bar measurement. No seine shall be more than 1500 yards in  length. If seines are more than 200 yards in length they must be operated  with a backstop constructed of vertical slats not less than 1 1/4 inches  apart or 3 inch bar measurement netting or of chicken wire or metallic  cloths of not less than 1 1/2 inches square and shall not be dragged or  otherwise operated in less than 2 feet of water.    (Source: P.A. 87-833.)
515 ILCS 5/15-105
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 15 - Commercial Fishing

 (from Ch. 56, par. 15-105)Sec. 15-105.     Devices near spillways, fishways, lakes, and dams.     It shall be unlawful to use or operate any commercial devices within  300 yards above or below all spillways, fishways, or locks or dams of any  type or in a manner that obstructs more than one-half the width of any  stream or watercourse.    (Source: P.A. 87-833.)
515 ILCS 5/15-110
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 15 - Commercial Fishing

 (from Ch. 56, par. 15-110)Sec. 15-110.     Seines for minnows or crayfish.     It is unlawful to use a  seine for the taking of minnows or crayfish that has mesh larger than 1/2  inch bar measurement or is larger than 20 feet in length or 6 feet in  depth. Minnow seines used in waters designated by the Department by  administrative rule for commercial fishing, however, may be of any length  but not more than 6 feet in depth with a bag not more than 6 feet in length.Minnow traps are unlawful if they are more than 24 inches in width or  diameter or 36 inches in length or use a mesh more than 1/2 inch bar  measurement. Minnow dip nets shall be unlawful if they are more than 48  inches in width or diameter.    (Source: P.A. 87-833.)
515 ILCS 5/15-115
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 15 - Commercial Fishing

 (from Ch. 56, par. 15-115)Sec. 15-115.     Basket traps and hoop nets.     Except as provided in Section  20-25, it is unlawful to use any basket trap other than a basket trap  constructed of wood or plastic slats. A legal trap must have an  unobstructed opening or openings in the rear end of the trap not less than  1 1/2 inches square. It is unlawful to use a hoop net of mesh less than 1  inch bar measurement, or attached wings and leads of a material smaller  than number 9 twine.    (Source: P.A. 87-833.)
515 ILCS 5/15-120
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 15 - Commercial Fishing

 (from Ch. 56, par. 15-120)Sec. 15-120.     Mesh size of dip nets.     It shall be unlawful to use any dip  net having a mesh less than 1 1/2 inches bar measurement or more than 15  feet square or in diameter.    (Source: P.A. 87-833.)
515 ILCS 5/15-125
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 15 - Commercial Fishing

 (from Ch. 56, par. 15-125)Sec. 15-125.     Live box or live net.     All live boxes and live nets in which  any aquatic life protected by this Code is held shall be plainly labeled  with the name and address of the owner.    (Source: P.A. 87-833.)
515 ILCS 5/15-130
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 15 - Commercial Fishing

 (from Ch. 56, par. 15-130)Sec. 15-130. Gill or trammel net. It shall be unlawful to use a gill or  trammel net except in the Mississippi River, in the Ohio River, and in the  Illinois River from  its mouth up to the Illinois River bridge, Highway Route 89, including  adjacent backwaters but not above the mouth of any stream, ditch, or  tributary connected to these backwaters. No trammel net used under this  Section shall have meshes less than 2 inches bar measurement and no gill  net used under this Section shall have meshes less than 4 inches bar  measurement. No gill or trammel net shall be less than 100 feet in length.All gill or trammel nets that are set in any body of water shall be under  the immediate supervision of the operator, who may be the licensee or his  or her employee, except (i) from May 1 to September 30, (ii) when the nets  are set under the ice, (iii) from sunset to sunrise, or (iv) as specified by administrative rule. Immediate  supervision shall be defined as the operator being on the waters where the  nets are set to be readily  available to identify the nets to law  enforcement officers empowered to enforce this Code. It shall be unlawful  for any employee on any one day to lift or attend nets of more than  one licensee.All gill or trammel nets set under the ice shall be at a distance of not  less than 100 yards from any natural opening in the ice.The Department may modify provisions of this Section as provided in  Section 1-135.       (Source: P.A. 95-147, eff. 8-14-07.)
515 ILCS 5/15-135
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 15 - Commercial Fishing

 (from Ch. 56, par. 15-135)Sec. 15-135. License in possession.(a) It is unlawful, for the purposes of operation of fishing or musseling devices, (i) for licensed commercial fishermen or          musselors to  loan licenses to any other individual, or (ii) for any person to possess the license of another.(b) It shall be unlawful to disturb in any manner the licensed devices  of another person without consent of that person.       (Source: P.A. 95-147, eff. 8-14-07.)
515 ILCS 5/15-140
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 15 - Commercial Fishing

 (from Ch. 56, par. 15-140)Sec. 15-140.     Spacing of hooks.     All trot lines, throw lines, or similar  devices except trolley or power lines used in Lake Michigan shall have  hooks spaced at intervals of not less than 24 inches.    (Source: P.A. 87-833.)
515 ILCS 5/15-145
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 15 - Commercial Fishing

 (from Ch. 56, par. 15-145)Sec. 15-145.     Tagging commercial devices.     It shall  be the  responsibility of each person licensed as a commercial fisherman or  musselor to furnish and attach to each commercial device being used a metal  tag inscribed with the name and address of the licensee. Absence of this  tagging shall be prima facie evidence that the commercial fishing or mussel  device or devices are illegally used and the devices shall be confiscated  and disposed of as directed by the Department.    (Source: P.A. 87-833.)
515 ILCS 5/15-150
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 15 - Commercial Fishing

Sec. 15-150. (Repealed).        (Source: P.A. 87-833. Repealed by P.A. 95-147, eff. 8-14-07.)
515 ILCS 5/15-155
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 15 - Commercial Fishing

(515 ILCS 5/15-155)Sec. 15-155. Watercraft used as a primary collection device for commercial fishes. Any person licensed as a commercial fisherman who wishes to use his or her watercraft as a primary collection device for commercial fishes must first obtain a commercial watercraft device tag. All watercraft used as a primary collection device must be legally licensed by the State and be in compliance with all Coast Guard boating regulations. This Section does not apply to any person taking Asian Carp by the aid of a boat for non-commercial purposes.  (Source: P.A. 98-336, eff. 1-1-14; 99-78, eff. 7-20-15.)
515 ILCS 5/Art. 20 heading
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 20 - Licenses And Permits - Exemptions

 ARTICLE 20.      LICENSES AND PERMITS; EXEMPTIONS
515 ILCS 5/20-10
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 20 - Licenses And Permits - Exemptions

 (from Ch. 56, par. 20-10)Sec. 20-10.     Salmon stamp.     Any individual taking or attempting to take  salmon in Lake Michigan shall, in addition to any other license required by  this Code, first obtain a salmon stamp authorized by the Department and affix  it to his or her license. Individuals not required to obtain a license are not  required to obtain a salmon stamp.    (Source: P.A. 87-135; 87-833; 87-895; 88-91.)
515 ILCS 5/20-11
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 20 - Licenses And Permits - Exemptions

Sec. 20-11.     Inland trout stamp.     Any individual taking or attempting to  take trout in all waters except Lake Michigan shall, in addition to any other  license required by this Code, first obtain an inland trout stamp authorized by  the Department.  Individuals not required to obtain a license are not required  to obtain an inland trout stamp.    (Source: P.A. 88-91.)
515 ILCS 5/20-15
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 20 - Licenses And Permits - Exemptions

 (from Ch. 56, par. 20-15)Sec. 20-15. Owners fishing own land; exemption. The owners or bona fide  tenants of lands, actually residing on the lands and their children,  parents, brothers, and sisters actually permanently residing with them have  the right to take with a sport fishing device fish of the  kind permitted to be  taken or caught under this Code from waters lying upon or flowing over the  lands without procuring licenses to do so. This exemption does not apply to  club lakes, organizational lakes, or lake developments.  Any individual on  active duty with the armed forces of the United States who is now and was  at the time of entering the Armed Forces a resident of Illinois, who  entered the Armed Forces from this State, and who is presently on ordinary  or emergency leave from the Armed Forces has the right to catch or take with a sport  fishing device fish permitted to be taken or caught by this Code without procuring a  license. Any individual exempt from licensure under this Section has only  the authority and privileges in taking fish as are provided by this Code.  Fishing by an exempt individual may be done only during seasons when  it is lawful.(Source: P.A. 96-1226, eff. 1-1-11.)
515 ILCS 5/20-20
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 20 - Licenses And Permits - Exemptions

 (from Ch. 56, par. 20-20)Sec. 20-20.     Non-resident licenses.     Any individuals 16 years of age or  older not residents of the State of Illinois shall, before taking or  attempting to take any aquatic life protected by this Code by any means  whatever in the State of Illinois, obtain a non-resident license to do so.  In addition, before taking or attempting to take salmon from Lake Michigan,  a non-resident 16 years of age or older shall obtain a salmon stamp authorized  by the Department, and before taking or attempting to take trout from all  waters except Lake Michigan, a non-resident 16 years of age or older shall  obtain an inland trout stamp authorized by the Department.    (Source: P.A. 87-833; 88-91.)
515 ILCS 5/20-25
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 20 - Licenses And Permits - Exemptions

 (from Ch. 56, par. 20-25)Sec. 20-25.     Persons controlling artificial lakes.     The owners or tenants  residing on, or members of private clubs that own or control by lease,  lands encompassing artificial lakes of less than 30 acres that belong to  the property and are supplied with waters from springs or surface drainage  of intermittent streams are permitted to catch or take any of the fish  protected by this Code, except largemouth, smallmouth, or spotted bass,  with any size mesh hoop nets constructed of cotton, linen, or synthetic  cord, or any size mesh seines not to exceed 100 yards in length, wire nets  or baskets or traps, with or without wings, of any size mesh, from these  ponds or lakes without obtaining any license for the devices, and then only  for the purpose of fish management.Any fish designated by administrative rule concerning commercial  species so taken may be disposed of by sale or barter. Any other fish  so taken may not be sold or bartered.    (Source: P.A. 87-833.)
515 ILCS 5/20-30
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 20 - Licenses And Permits - Exemptions

 (from Ch. 56, par. 20-30)Sec. 20-30.     Application; issuance of license.     No license shall be  issued to use sport fishing or trot line devices, or any  other fishing  devices, until application has been made to the Department, to any county,  city, village, township, or incorporated town clerk, or any other person  authorized or designated by the Department to issue licenses.  Each clerk  designating agents to issue licenses  and salmon stamps shall furnish the  Department, within 10 days following the appointment, the names and mailing  addresses of the agents.  Applications shall be executed and sworn to and  shall set forth the name and description of the applicant and place of  residence. No license or salmon stamp shall be issued except upon definite  proof of identity and place of legal residence.No clerk shall sell any license or salmon stamp at any place  other than within the territorial area for which he or she was elected or  appointed.  No duly designated agent is authorized to furnish licenses  or salmon stamps for issuance by any other business  establishment.    (Source: P.A. 89-66, eff. 1-1-96; 90-225, eff. 7-25-97.)
515 ILCS 5/20-40
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 20 - Licenses And Permits - Exemptions

 (from Ch. 56, par. 20-40)Sec. 20-40.     (Repealed).     (Source: Repealed by P.A. 88-91.)