FISHING ORGANIZATIONS IN THE CHICAGO AREA

Illinois Department of Natural Resources Systems and Licensing
Information on Illinois fishing and hunting permits and licenses. You can get your Illinois fishing license online.

Lee Wulff Chapter of Trout Unlimited
Their mission is to conserve, protect, and restore North America's coldwater fisheries and their watersheds. Serving the Northwest suburbs of Chicago. Founded in 1983 with only 10 members, it was the 3rd Trout Unlimited chapter established in Illinois.

Waukegan Charter Boat Association
The Waukegan Charter Boat Assoc. fishes the western shores of Lake Michigan out of Waukegan, Winthrop Harbor, Chicago, Illinois. Includes seventeen professional sport fishing charter boat captains. Offers World Class Salmon fishing. The oldest and largest charter boat fleet on Lake Michigan.

Chicago Sportfishing Association
An affilation of the of Coast Guard licensed Charter Boat operators whose primary goal is to promote the highest standards of Lake Michigan sport fishing for the Chicago area angler.