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The taking of turtles or frogs is prohibited on the refuge.
Apple Creek Division - Fishing is allowed during daylight hours only in accordance with Illinois state seasons and regulations.
Batchtown, Calhoun, Gilbert Lake and Portage Island Divisions - Fishing is allowed during daylight hours only from January 1 through October 14, in accordance with Illinois state seasons and regulations. Boats are allowed in Batchtown and Swan Lake for sport fishing purposes only during this period. Boats are allowed in Gilbert Lake for fishing only during those periods when flood water enables access from the river over the levee. Bank launching is not allowed in Gilbert Lake.
For information on state hunting licenses and state regulations in Illinois, please contact the 
Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
