Kankakee River: Smallmouths are starting to bite around Momence, Aroma Park to Perry Farm. Fox River (Batavia): Smallmouth bass and walleyes are being taken, with a few nice-sized fish reported. Mackinaw: Smallmouth bass activity is
Springfield – There isn’t a single state wildlife biologist on the newly-formed Illinois Joint Task Force on Deer Control. But when the 16-member committee convenes April 14 at DNR headquarters, a small group of biologists
Crab Orchard Lake: Anglers are reporting that crappies are being found at depths ranging from about 6 to 10 feet. Most are in heavy cover near points. The best baits have been minnows and jigs.
Lake Decatur: Crappies are being caught on minnows. Bluegill fishing has been slow, and a few being caught on worms. Catfish have been very slow on worms and stinkbaits. Mike’s Tackle World: Decatur (217) 423-0730
Springfield – The cost of a duck stamp could rise from $15 to $25 under the 2009 federal budget proposed in Washington. The increase, which has support from conservation groups such as Delta Waterfowl, and
Shelbyville, Ill. – Budget cuts will take a bite out of services at some of Illinois’ most popular fishing lakes this summer. Rend Lake, Lake Shelbyville and Carlyle Lake each will be hit by cutbacks
Springfield – DNR field staff have been told not to publicly discuss Gov. Blagojevich’s 2009 budget proposals, which call for greater reliance on dollars from the sale of permits and licenses. The proposed $223.3 million
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