Illinois § 15-80 Otter trawl

Illinois Statutes

§ 15-80 — Otter trawl

Illinois § 15-80

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. 15-80 (2026).

Text

It is unlawful for any person to use any otter trawl or modified bag seine used in the manner of an otter trawl in any of the waters within the jurisdiction of this State. In the waters of Lake Michigan under the jurisdiction of the State of Illinois, however, an otter trawl or other developmental commercial fishing gear operated by suitable boat or launch may be used in accordance with regulatory provisions provided by the Department as a cooperative measure with other States bordering the Great Lakes, including United States and Canadian governmental agencies.

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It is unlawful for any person to use any otter trawl or modified bag seine used in the manner of an otter trawl in any of the waters within the jurisdiction of this State. In the waters of Lake Michigan under the jurisdiction of the State of Illinois, however, an otter trawl or other developmental commercial fishing gear operated by suitable boat or launch may be used in accordance with regulatory provisions provided by the Department as a cooperative measure with other States bordering the Great Lakes, including United States and Canadian governmental agencies.