Illinois puts Lockport inside Will County. Its population sits near 25,175. Sorted by how far you drive: Lake Strini 4.4 miles to the north-west, Rock Lake 5.1 miles, Scuds Lake 6.7 miles to the east followed by Lake Renwick 6.9 miles. On Blackhawk Pond the margins hold more than the middle, so start tight an
| 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 |
*Prices are base annual freshwater licenses and exclude vendor fees, stamps and endorsements. Where a cell reads “Not verified”, the agency does not publish the figure in a format we can verify automatically.
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