Northern Illinois Fishing Report- January 9th, 2015
Lake Michigan: The trout bite in Illinois waters is slow. There have been few reports of trout being caught at this time. They are there; you just really need to work for them. Spawn sacks
Lake Michigan: The trout bite in Illinois waters is slow. There have been few reports of trout being caught at this time. They are there; you just really need to work for them. Spawn sacks
Crab Orchard Lake: Bass action has slowed. Bluegills being caught on worms. Panfish, in general, are biting good on worms under ice and in weedbeds. Baldwin Lake: Warm-water areas good for catfish, though those being
Dawson Lake: Bluegills are fair to good on waxworms. Catfish are hitting waxworms in 8 to 12 foot of water. Crappies are fair in 8 to 12 feet of water. Sangchris: Bluegills are being caught
Fox River: During the winter months, the fishing really tends to slow down on the river, however, there are still some good opportunities for quality fish. For smallmouths, now is the time to look for

The year began with “Thursdays With DNR,” a weekly series of webcasts that included discussions on deer, cougars and wildlife management.

As the state’s hunters and anglers wait to see what a new governor and a likely new administration for DNR will mean for them in 2015

Nearly a handful of duck seasons into a new zone structure, DNR has begun the process of gauging hunter support and satisfaction of the change.

Take proper care of batteries while fishing in cold weather to avoid costly replacement fees.

Doesn’t matter which species – walleye, pike, perch, crappies or bluegills – fish detecting unnatural odors will cost you bites this winter
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