Lake Michigan: There have been reports of smelt being netted from Waukegan down into the Chicago harbors. While there are not the catches of yesteryear, there are some respectable numbers showing up. The coho action
Crab Orchard Lake: Crappie action had been good. Crappies are still scattered at various depths and are being caught on minnows and jigs. Catfish anglers are reporting good success on nightcrawlers and cut bait. Some
Illinois River: The sauger and walleye bite has been really good slow. Fish are being caught vertical jigging jigs with minnows or using a floater jig and lindy rigging minnows have been doing well. Pulling
Banquets/Fundraisers May 17: Heart of Illinois WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Avanti’s Dome. For more info call Bill David, 309-389-3021. May 18: Sandwich Sportsmans Club Banquet, 8 a.m., at the Club. For more info call Grant
Region I A District 1 CPO conducted an investigation into the use of a crossbow to harvest a deer prior to the time when it was legal to do so. It was determined the subject
Conservation Police Officers have arrested three men in connection with a duck poaching incident at Carlyle Lake.
DNR announced today that it intends to make final decisions on deer-hunting permit quotas — along with a decision on which counties open for late-winter seasons — once all data is available.
In 2014’s new fishing line, choices abound for any style of angling
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