According to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, in Illinois you would not need a license

"Owners or tenants (if they reside on the land) may fish in waters on or flowing over their lands without a license. This exemption does not apply to club and organizational lakes or lake developments. Guests must have a fishing license to fish the lake unless they meet any of the requirements exempting persons from needing a license - such as being under age 16, Illinois residents who are disabled or blind, or Illinois residents on leave from active duty in the Armed Forces."

Intersting to me is that, if I let a neighbor fish in my pond, he would need a license.

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