SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has issued a fish salvage declaration for the south lake at Spring Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area in Tazewell County.
Fish salvage may be conducted from the date of the salvage declaration until May 31, 2026. Aquatic life may be taken by a person possessing a valid sport fishing license or a combination hunting and fishing license. Legal methods for taking any species of fish shall include pole-and-line fishing only. There are no daily or possession limits for any species during the fish salvage declaration. No fish may be cleaned on site, nor can any fish offal be dumped on the site.
The south lake will be dewatered to allow for rehabilitation and habitat improvement work at the site. Additional improvements will include road, bridge and parking lot repairs.
Spring Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area in Manito features fishing, camping, hiking trails and hunting opportunities. No-wake watercraft recreation is available as well. For additional information call 309-968-7135.
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources was established in 1925 as the Illinois Department of Conservation, bringing under one umbrella oversight of fish and game, forestry, public works and lakes. Today, IDNR’s work encompasses management of about 400 sites across Illinois, including state parks and historic sites; wildlife, fisheries, forestry and natural heritage; Lake Michigan water allocation and coastal management; conservation police; mines and minerals; oil and gas; issuance of licenses, permits and numerous grants; the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta; and the Illinois State Museum. Visit https://dnr.illinois.gov and follow us on Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn.
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