Indiana Fishing Report – January 15, 2021
We are in limbo between open water and ice fishing on most lakes. Fishable ice is in certain areas, but with warm weather spell, many areas are iffy.
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January 15, 2021
Iowa Fishing Report – January 14, 2021
Ice conditions are still quite variable across the state, but where anglers are able to get out and fish, they seem to be finding some success.
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Illinois Woods & Waters – Des Plaines Lake, Lake County
According to DNR’s report on the lake, Des Plaines “has a nice largemouth bass population because it’s a backwater of the Des Plaines River. Backwaters are magnets for many fish species that benefit from slower river flows … bass, bluegill, black crappie, northern pike and bowfin.”
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Illinois Fishing Report – January 15, 2021
Perch still in play in harbors; panfish hot in the southern part of the state.
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Happily heading into the hard house
Wheelhouses are fine if you have plowed roads or are going through a resort’s maintained lake access, but if you like to freelance on snow-covered lakes like I do, the skid house is the ticket.
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Tips for headin’ off the beaten path with your wheelhouse
You’ll likely still need a good shovel or two, a tow strap, maybe even chains, but smart trailer setup will make travel both on road and off that much easier.
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New power for your boat in 2021
Fishing license sales last year were up, so if you want some new horsepower, don’t wait.
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Where do inland brookies and browns spend the winter?
Whether a pool is natural or man-made it typically provides deeper slow moving or slack water habitat, which is good wintering habitat for trout.
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Light line is a good option for winter northern pike
There are several advantages to using light line. Number one, you’re going to get more bites, especially in clear lakes. Number two, light line is going to allow your bait to swim freely and stay lively attracting more fish.
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