Fishing with my kids over the opening weekend of fishing was one of the biggest joys I’ll ever experience in my life. My 4-year-old son caught his first fish from cast to setting the hook to reeling it all the way to the boat. My 2-year-old daughter also had a milestone by reeling in her …
After a flurry of heavy fishing activity during late April and early May, fishing effort on the Roanoke River has slowed dramatically this week.
Region I A CPO cited an individual for illegally snagging fish at Starved Rock State Park. The individual was cited for snagging in 2010 at the same location. The individual was wanted on a warrant for the park violations and illegally snagging fish in 2010. The individual pleaded guilty, paid his citation, and posted $200
Banquets/Fundraisers June 9: Kaskaskia Longbeards, Banquet, Sullivan American Legion. For more info call Lee Lester, 217-620-8542. July 14: Gallatin Gobblers, Banquet, St. Joseph Curch, Ridgeway. For more info call Richard Zirkelbach, 618-841-0007. July 21: Belleville Boss Gobblers, Banquet, The Quail Club, Belleville. For more info call Gaines smith, 618-234-7763. July 21: Dewitt County Longbeards, Banquet, Elks Lodge, Clinton. For
Lake Taylorville Crappie bite picking up on minnows. Bass slow. Banner Marsh Crappie biting on minnows. Bass hitting chatterbaits and spinnerbaits. Newton Lake Bass good. Some white bass were also reported. Catfish good. Spring Lake Bass slow. Crappies biting on tube jigs at the south end bays. Channel cats also biting on shad at the
Devils’ Kitchen Bluegills are spawning and are being caught in good numbers on wax worms and crickets. Crab Orchard Lake Crappies still are spawning and can be caught over shallow cover on minnows or jigs. Bluegill action is hot on wax worms and crickets. Bluegill have moved in close to the banks. Catfish action is
Shabbona Look for crappies over the fish cribs and brush piles along the campground shoreline. Begin your search by setting your presentation half way down the water column. Best presentations include Mini-Mites and minnows. Bass fishing is slow. Muskie fishing is good. Bass anglers casting rattle traps are catching a few bonus muskies. Look for
Washington — In a move interpreted by some as a sign an updated federal Farm Bill may be on the immediate horizon, the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry unveiled a bill authors say will cut the federal deficit by $23 billion over 10 years. Of interest to hunters and anglers is the belief
The team of Jake Lipe, Brian McClanahan and Troy Stewart, took second place in the Illinois High School Association’s bass fishing finals on May 4-5.
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