Fishing Reports

Crappies begin late-summer feeding, walleye bite warming. Here’s the Illinois fishing report across the state on Aug. 28, 2026.

Channel cat bite holds as sultry August winds down. Here’s the Illinois fishing report from across the state on Aug. 14, 2026.

Panfish, catfish rocking things as summer hits peak. Here’s the Illinois fishing report across the state on July 31, 2026.

Panfish best bet downstate, salmon solid on Lake Michigan. Here’s the Illinois fishing report on July 17, 2026.

Bass picking up as rising temps slow walleye action. Here’s the Illinois fishing report across the state on July 2, 2026.