Illinois Fishing Reports for Rivers – August 22nd, 2013
Fox River: Fishing has really improved across the board for all species. The catfish bite has started to be best in the evening on dip baits or cut shad. The smallmouths are being caught on
Fox River: Fishing has really improved across the board for all species. The catfish bite has started to be best in the evening on dip baits or cut shad. The smallmouths are being caught on
Region I Two District 6 CPOs responded to a report of two elderly gentlemen missing on the Illinois River. They had left their residence the day before and had not returned. Neither man answered his
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Water is no longer considered “bait” for deer and turkeys, making life somewhat easier for farmers who hunted property where they also raised livestock.

Tracking down Dave Cassens at the Illinois State Fair would be very much like shooting at a moving target.
Lake Michigan: According to fishing reporter Cory Yarmuth, the trout and salmon bite has dropped off a bit with the fish pushing out a bit deeper. The boats are finding the fish in the 80-100
Crab Orchard Lake: Crappies are still rated good on minnows and jigs in 12 to 15 feet of water. Bluegills are still holding close to the bank and can be caught on worms and crickets.
Lake Taylorville: Catfish picking up on nightcrawlers and shrimp. Some being caught on shad. The crappie bite is good on minnows. Bass fishing is fair using spinners and plastic worms. Evergreen Lake: Crappies continue to

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