Busse Reservoir trout fishing season opens Saturday

Posted October 07, 2015 11:00 pm

Submitted by Forest Preserves of Cook County

The fall inland trout fishing season opens Saturday, Oct. 17, in the Forest Preserves of Cook County, including Busse Reservoir - North Pool (Elk Grove Village), Axehead Lake (Park Ridge), Belleau Lake (Park Ridge), Horsetail Lake (Palos Park) and Green Lake (Calumet City).

The Forest Preserves' trout lakes will be closed to all fishing until sunrise Saturday, allowing the trout to disperse throughout the lakes prior to opening.

Once the season opens, there is a five trout per day creel limit with no size restrictions. No more than two lines per person with no more than two hooks per line may be used.

A valid Illinois sport fishing license with an Inland Trout Stamp is required for anglers 16 and older.

An Illinois sport fishing license is not required for Illinois residents who are disabled and have a state of Illinois disabled I.D. card showing a Class 2 or 2A disability or a Veterans Disability Card, and Illinois residents who are on active military duty and are home on leave.

For a list of all of the lakes and waters open to public fishing, visit fpdcc.com/recreation/fishing or call (708) 403-6951.

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