
Lake Bloomington, McLean County
DNR regularly stocks walleyes, hybrid striped bass, and smallmouth bass.

DNR regularly stocks walleyes, hybrid striped bass, and smallmouth bass.
Banquets/Fundraisers June 5: WTU Taylorville Area Chapter Banquet, 5 p.m., Kincaid American Legion. For more info call Mick Moliske, 217-827-0029. July 17: WTU Illinois South Deer Camp, 4 p.m., The Pavilion, Marion. For more info
Northwest Zone – Captain Laura Petreikis In LaSalle County, CPO Kaufman was checking fishermen at the Dayton Dam, Fox River near Ottawa. The fishermen had all their fish on a stringer and in a bucket.

Bluegill fishing peaks as spring pattern stabilizes.

As for sportfish, DNR surveys of the lake complex have shown densities of bluegills, largemouth bass and black crappie populations remain low.
Northwest Zone – Captain Laura Petreikis In Henry County, CPO Posateri recovered a dead bald eagle at an interstate rest area. The eagle was turned over to the USFWS where it will then be shipped
Banquets/Fundraisers May 14: WTU Mid-Illini Chapter Banquet, 5 p.m., Farmington Moose Lodge. For more info call Darel Martin, 309-369-8265. May 15: WTU Sauk Valley Chapter Banquet, 4 p.m., Rock Falls American Legion. For more info

Fishing is a favorite pastime for Ramsey Lake visitors. The lake is managed by draw-down sand stocking. Some of the species involved in the stocking program include largemouth bass, bluegills, redear sunfish, channel catfish and

Crappie, bass bites emerging in shallower waters.
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