The Illinois DNR mostly has scaled back on the stocking of northern pike, but Wolf Lake’s status as a solid pike lake makes it an exception.
In 2023, biologists stocked 964 northerns in Wolf – the young toothy fish each measuring 8 to 10 inches.
Northern pike still stars of Wolf Lake in Cook County, Illinois Read More »
A habitat restoration effort led by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers designed to restore submerged aquatic vegetation in the Starved Rock Pool of the Illinois River was officially launched on Feb. 14.
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the Starved Rock Breakwater Project, which is expected to improve fish habitat and waterfowl habitat in the stretch of the Illinois River.
Habitat restoration effort launched in Starved Rock Pool on the Illinois River Read More »
A look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Illinois published in the Feb. 23, 2024, edition of Illinois Outdoor News.
Illinois’ Outdoor Calendar Read More »
The much-anticipated 2024 Light Goose Conservation Order season has arrived, prompting a spectacular grand finale for North American waterfowl hunters.
Reports are streaming in from Illinois where strong numbers of light geese are building up in key areas.
Carlyle Lake holding big numbers of light geese as conservation order opens in Illinois Read More »
Illinois cuffs and collars are field reports from Illinois Conservation Police CPOs. These reports are from the Feb. 23, 2024, edition of Outdoor News.
Illinois Cuffs & Collars: Person cited for letting deer hang so long the meat spoiled Read More »
Anglers and paddlers who frequent the Kankakee River will have a new option, according to local officials. The city of Wilmington is getting a new kayak launch on North Island Park, Mayor Ben Dietz announced at a meeting earlier this month.
Illinois Mixed Bag: New kayak launch planned for Wilmington Read More »
Biologists from the U.S. Geological Survey have made plans to install baiting platforms for invasive grass carp and equipment for monitoring fish movement in pool 19 of the Mississippi River.
Overnight temps in the teens and twenties are maintaining ice nicely. Fishing continues to be excellent here.
Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – February 20, 2024 Read More »
If you have already put away your ice tackle, turn your attention to the Missouri River.
South Dakota Fishing Report – February 20, 2024 – video Read More »
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