Lake Michigan: Cold weather finally set in throughout the southern part of the lake, and ice was starting to form in area harbors and tributaries. DNR and local shops do not verify or guarantee the
Note: Late December rains caused flooding and many lakes that were producing quality fishing before Christmas have suffered from the high water. Also, many roadways were dangerous due to flooding. Take precautions. Lake of Egypt:
Lake Mattoon: Channel cats improving near the banks with stinkbait, nightcrawlers, chicken liver or suckers. Bass fair. Bluegills getting better on worms. Mill Creek Lake: Largemouth bass fair on spinnerbaits. Channel catfish fair on livers
Fox River: The conditions remained dangerous in some areas due to high water and flooding. Where fishing was possible, the walleye bite was slow. Use minnow baits in the deeper holes and near bridge pilings.
Practice now, struggle less on the water
Take the kids to the library and find some classic outdoor literature, tackle and technique writing, or humor stories.
Conservation groups say the latest attempt to strike down the administration’s Clean Water Rule would prevent protection of headwater streams and wetlands
Walleye and northern pike anglers alike should employ a simple, old school, multi-species technique throughout the hard-water season.
Archery Trade Association Show proves bowhunting is going mainstream
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