Northern Illinois Fishing Report – June 15th, 2012
Chain Jig and minnows or jig and leaches remain solid choices for walleyes on Marie Lake. Anglers are working them in the 5 to 15 feet of water range, with chartreuse jigs doing the best.
Chain Jig and minnows or jig and leaches remain solid choices for walleyes on Marie Lake. Anglers are working them in the 5 to 15 feet of water range, with chartreuse jigs doing the best.
Devils’ Kitchen Bluegills are still holding around the beds. However, fishing has slowed. The standard bluegill baits are still effective. Crab Orchard Lake Bluegill action is still good near the beds. Catfish action is picking
Lake Taylorville Bluegills biting on worms in the shallows. Crappie bite has been slow, but picking up on minnows and light-colored jigs. Bass have come to life on spinners and crankbaits. Banner Marsh Some catfish
Ohio River/Smithland Pool The river is near normal pool. The river is clear although the creeks are a bit murky. Catfish action has been fair to good in the river and creeks. Stinkbaits, nightcrawlers and
Banquets/Fundraisers July 21: Belleville Boss Gobblers, Banquet, The Quail Club, Belleville. For more info call Gaines smith, 618-234-7763. July 21: Dewitt County Longbeards, Banquet, Elks Lodge, Clinton. For more info call Shawn Evans, 217-521-8148. July
Region I A CPO stopped a vehicle traveling 15 mph over the speed limit within Rock Cut State Park. The female driver argued with the CPO because she didn’t see a speed limit sign. After
The United Special Sportsman Alliance recently rolled in to southern Illinois with a convoy of 12 families, 23 children and 18 anglers for its 7th annual “fishing getaway” at Rend Lake. The USSA is the
You can’t ask for a more versitle lure than the spinnerbait. These baits have evolved through the years but their basic style and design has remained the same. A simple lead head with a skirt
After the failure last week of Senate Bill 1566, also known as the “DNR Sustainability” bill, two questions many anglers in the state immediately asked were, “Does this mean there is still a chance for
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