Illinois § 15-35 Mussels; open season

Illinois Statutes

§ 15-35 — Mussels; open season

Illinois § 15-35

JurisdictionIllinois

TopicAGRICULTURE AND CONSERVATION

Ch. 515FISH

Act 515 ILCS 5/Fish and Aquatic Life Code.

Art.Article 15 - Commercial Fishing

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Bluebook

515 Ill. Comp. Stat. 15-35 (2026).

Text

Mussels may be taken only during the period of April 1 to September 30, both inclusive, and then only from sunrise to sunset and only by means of crowfoot bars or hand picking, with or without the aid of air breathing apparatus. Mussels may be taken from the Mississippi, Ohio, Wabash, and Illinois rivers. Mussel fishing is permitted in other waters only upon written authorization from the Department.

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Mussels may be taken only during the period of April 1 to September 30, both inclusive, and then only from sunrise to sunset and only by means of crowfoot bars or hand picking, with or without the aid of air breathing apparatus. Mussels may be taken from the Mississippi, Ohio, Wabash, and Illinois rivers. Mussel fishing is permitted in other waters only upon written authorization from the Department.