A public drawing will be held for the allocation of Sangchris Lake State Park trapping permits.  The drawing will occur on Saturday, October 19th at 10:30 AM at the park office, 9898 Cascade Road, Rochester.  Registration will begin at 10 AM.  

Two permits for two trapping zones will be given out through the drawing procedure.  Two names will be allowed on each permit and only the individuals listed will be allowed to trap.  Trappers must be present to enter the drawing and must have a current 2024-2025 trapping license in their possession. 

Beginning on February 1st, 2025 until the end of trapping season on March 31st, 2025, the lake will open to statewide regulations meaning anyone that has a valid 2024-2025 trapping permit may trap beaver, muskrat, and otter at the lake.  

Those who trap at the lake, including the drawing winner and partner must go onine to obtain a placard for the site.  Trappers will be required to report harvest/hunter trips online no later than February 15th each year, or two weeks after the season closes for seasons ending after February 1st. Failure to do so for two straight years will result in losing their hunting privileges at the site for the following year. 

For more information, contact the site office at 217-498-9208 between 7:30 AM and 3:30 PM.