Illinois DNR Fishing Tournament Permit Information System
Welcome to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Fishing Tournament Permit Information System web page. Using this online system, you can apply for a permit, monitor the status of a permit applictation, view your already-scheduled and approved fishing tournaments, and electronically report tournament catch data. The Illinois DNR's Fisheries Division uses tournament information to effectively manage our valuable fisheries resources.
We appreciate your cooperation with filling out your tournament information and reporting your tournament results.
Applications for the 2021 tournament season will be accepted starting November 1, 2020.
IMPORTANT: See criteria here for specific requirements under Administrative Rule 810, Sec. 810.90, Sportfishing Regulations.
