
Illinois Fishing Report – Jan. 31, 2020
A 9.8-pound walleye was caught by an ice fisherman in late January, but otherwise the ice has been unsteady and somewhat unproductive. Small jigs under a float tipped with live bait or plastics are taking

A 9.8-pound walleye was caught by an ice fisherman in late January, but otherwise the ice has been unsteady and somewhat unproductive. Small jigs under a float tipped with live bait or plastics are taking

Tim Lesmeister finds that many of the same technological tools that freshwater anglers employ – like underwater cameras – improve his fishing success near Tampa Bay, Fla.

Fifteen or 20 minutes will likely cut it, and not only will it keep your dog in better shape before next bird season, but it’ll pretty much ensure a better quality of life overall.
Northwest Zone– Captain Laura Petreikis In Ogle County, CPO Palumbo investigated the report of an over-limit of Canada geese, and the report was unfounded. In Ogle County, while conducting hunting enforcement on state sites, CPO

Northern Illinois Fishing Update from Tod Todd for January 21st, 2020
The fishing and hunting report is compiled using reports from conservation officers, hunting guides and fishing guides. North Lake Michigan: Navy Pier and the downtown harbors are slow and cold but producing some good catches

One of the largest bodies of water on the Fox Chain, encompassing 1,700 acres, Pistakee has historically been a wintertime favorite for anglers. Pistakee Bay is one of the few deep spots on the south

Fishing with ice jigs under a slip-float can produce some exceptional catches this time of year. Live bait for most species is key. Floating minnows off the bottom on three-way rigs or suspended from a

Not marking fish despite working a prime location? Try using flashy spoons or rattle baits to entice more fish into your icy zone.
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