"Southern Illinois has been called the Great Lakes of Southern Illinois and for good reason. Over 37,000 acres of public and federal fishing water greet mid-western visitors each year in this six county area. Trophy bass, tackle-busting musky, slab crappie, scrapping bluegill, enormous catfish, and record breaking sunfish are promises kept to the eager angler. Four of Illinois's fishing records have been caught from this area. Fishing licenses are available through various vendors in Southern Illinois. Anglers may also order a license or stamp over the Internet immediately by visiting the Illinois Department of Natural Resources home page at http://dnr.state.il.us/

You can get information and order gaming licenses online on the Illinois Department of Resources website (http://dnr.state.il.us/), or contact them at:

Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Region 5 Office
11731 State Highway 37
Benton, IL 62812
Phone: (618) 435-8138