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Emiquon 25th Anniversary Fishing Days

Illinois

Two people on a fishing boat on the water.
Fishing at Emiquon Fishing is one of the ways the community can experience the Emiquon preserve. © © Jason Whalen/Big Foot Media
Event Overview

During these days, bank fishing will be allowed in the Public Use Area and the pull-off near the pump ditch.

Fishing from boats, canoes or kayaks is allowed year-round at Emiquon with a lake access waiver.

Fishing access is allowed sunrise to sunset.

No registration required.

Location of bank fishing at Emiquon highlighted on a map.
Bank Fishing at Emiquon During Emiquon's 25th Anniversary Fishing Days, bank fishing is allowed in the two areas highlighted on the map: the Public Use Area and the pull-off near the pump ditch. © Taylor Sipp/TNC

Bank fishing at TNC’s Emiquon Preserve is only allowed on select days and only at the locations highlighted in peach on the map (shown left). These are the Public Use Area and the pull-off near the pump ditch.

Please do not fish from the bank at TNC’s Emiquon Preserve at any other locations on the preserve. We thank you for your understanding and assistance in helping to protect this remarkable place. 

A flock of white birds takes flight at Emiquon with the Emiquon 25th anniversary logo in the lower right corner.

Celebrating Emiquon's 25th Anniversary

The Nature Conservancy is celebrating 25 years of floodplain restoration at Emiquon. Learn more about events planned for 2025 and important milestones achieved over the years.

Celebrate Emiquon's 25th