Top smallmouth bass angling action in Wisconsin's Lake Winnebago
Visit to in-laws becomes fun fishing trip with Mr. Bluegill
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May 30, 2013
Illinois Cuffs & Collars – May 31st, 2013
Region I A CPOT cited two individuals from Putnam County who falsified records on the harvest of an 8-point buck in early November 2012. A CPO in Henderson County responded to a report of a breached levee in Oquawka. A levee failure resulted in the flooding of a portion of the downtown. A CPO assisted
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Illinois Calendar of Events – May 31st, 2013
Banquets/Fundraisers June 8: Kaskaskia Longbeards NWTF Banquet, Sullivan American Legion. For more info call Lee Lester, 217-620-8542. June 22: Okaw Valley Longbeards NWTF Banquet, Moose Lodge, Vandalia. For more info call John Lay, 618-267-0887. July 13: Crawford County Longbeards NWTF Banquet, Quail Creek Country, Robinson. For more info call Troy Pinkston, 618-553-8188. July 20: Dewitt County Longbeards NWTF Banquet,
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Illinois Fishing Reports for Rivers – May 31st, 2013
Fox River The smallies are spawning and can be found in the shallow eddies or slower moving gravel bottom areas. Jigs with white or crawfish colored twister tails can produce some respectable fish. Work the jig slow and fish the current seams and slack water. Crappies and bluegills are hitting at the creek mouths on
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Southern Illinois Fishing Report – May 31st, 2013
Baldwin Lake Catfish are rated good on cut shad and worms. Some crappies are being caught on minnows. Bluegill action has been fair to good on crickets. Bass action remains good on soft plastics and crankbaits. Crab Orchard Lake Fishing is good across the board. Crappies have moved into the shallows and can be caught
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Central Illinois Fishing Report – May 31st, 2013
Newton Lake Bass fishing is good. Crappies are fair on minnows. Catfish good on liver and stinkbaits. Spring Lake Bluegills are biting along the rocks on both ends. Channel catfish are good. Nightcrawlers are working best with some using shrimp or liver. Crappies and bass have slowed. Lake Shelbyville Post-spawn crappies are being caught on
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Northern Illinois Fishing Report – May 31st, 2013
Lake Michigan On the south end, it seems that the fish have moved out a bit, but there is still a respectable coho bite on. Your standard Thin-Fins as well as dodger/fly combos are doing well. The cohos are on fire right now on the north end near Waukegan and Northpoint. Use 00 orange dodgers
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Farm Bill progress is a ‘step in right direction’
Progress, albeit largely retracing some of the past’s footsteps, was made this month regarding the nation’s farm bill – that inclusive piece of federal legislation that largely dictates how private-lands
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Hundreds of muskies rescued at prime lakes
A premier muskie fishing destination avoided a potential hit to its sport fish population this month when 92 muskies that could have been lost to inhospitable creek conditions were returned to their home in Shabbona Lake
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