In DuPage County, Illinois, sits Hinsdale. Water lies on more than one side of the place. Set out by distance: Golfview Lake barely 1.2 miles, Ruth Lake barely 1.4 miles to the south, Lake Hinsdale barely 2.3 miles, Barth Pond barely 3.3 miles to the west then Bruce Lake barely 5.5 miles. Ruth Lake sits low a
| Issuing agency | Who needs a license | Resident annual | Non-resident annual | Non-resident short-term | Saltwater requirement | License-free days | Official source (last verified) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) | Ages 16 and older | $15.00 | $31.50 | 24-hour, 3-day | Not applicable — no coastline | Announced annually | Agency pageVerified 2026-08-13 |
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