Though lots of birding opportunities remain, small shorebirds start migrating in mid-summer, and egrets and swallows already have begun staging for their journey south.
It’s July… so fall migration has begun! Read More »
Classes scheduled into the fall to teach about fisheries
OSU's Stone Lab Offers Educational Opportunities Read More »
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How walleye and bass fishermen respond to unstable weather and cold fronts defines our angling abilities more than any other factor.
Coaxing bites and reactionary strikes during a dreaded summer or early autumn cold front Read More »
Region I – Capt. Laura Petreikis While on boat patrol on the Mississippi River Pool 13, CPO Jones cited a woman for possession of a walleye in the protected slot (20 to 27 inches). During the same boat patrol, CPO Jones also cited a Savanna man for possession of an undersized largemouth bass (under 14
Illinois Cuffs & Collars – July 24th, 2015 Read More »
It wasn’t the drastic round of changes hunters had hoped for, but DNR did make some small tweaks to the upcoming deer seasons.
DNR opts for minor deer changes this fall, future moves expected Read More »
Chain: Most fish are slower because of the heat. Bluegills have been good in and around shallow shoreline piers or laydowns. Catfish are excellent on nightcrawlers or leeches. Walleye fishing remains good around bridge areas. Crappies are fair in 10-12 feet, with Marie best. White bass are good. Muskies are decent on topwaters mornings or evenings, or try bucktails. Shabbona: Bass fishing has slowed a bit
Northern Illinois Fishing Report – July 24th, 2015 Read More »
Devils’ Kitchen: Bluegill action has picked up during the past week. However, anglers are reporting most fish are running small. Crab Orchard Lake: Catfish are the best bet. Anglers are taking good numbers of fish on stinkbaits, cut baits and leeches. Crappies have slowed down. Fish have moved into 7-9 feet over brush. Minnows and jigs are both
Southern Illinois Fishing Report – July 24th, 2015 Read More »
Banner Marsh: Bass are fair on plastics, spinnerbaits or chatterbaits and fair at East Point Access. Bluegills are slow to fair and small on wax worms. Crappies are fair on minnows or jigs with many yet to spawn. Newton Lake: Some white bass were reported. Crappies slow. Catfish good on chicken liver and nightcrawlers. Lake
Central Illinois Fishing Report – July 24th, 2015 Read More »
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