All State of Illinois regulations apply when fishing within the Village of Orland Park. The taking of frogs, turtles and mussels is prohibited. Each angler is restricted to two (2) poles with fishing line. No seines or nets are allowed. Fishing from Village boat docks is prohibited.
Catch and release is encouraged. It shall be prohibited for any person to carry away or keep fish not in accordance with the following species and minimum size limits:
Fish Species | Daily Limit | Minimum Size Requirement |
Fish Species | Daily Limit | Minimum Size Requirement |
Bluegill/Sunfish | No limit | None |
Bullhead | 6 | None |
Carp | No Limit | None |
Catfish | No Limit | None |
Crappie | 10 | 9" or smaller |
Crappie | Catch and Release | 10" or larger |
Largemouth Bass | 1 | 18" or larger |
Northern Pike | Catch and Release | All sizes - Immediate Release |
Perch | No Limit | None |
Tiger Muskie | Catch and Release | All sizes - Immediate Release |
Walleye | Catch and Release | All sizes - Immediate Release |
(Amd. Ord. 5101, 6-6-16)