Lake Bloomington, McLean County
Site Staff
June 3, 2021
DNR regularly stocks walleyes, hybrid striped bass, and smallmouth bass.
Woods & Waters
Rice Lake, Fulton County
Site Staff
May 20, 2021
As for sportfish, DNR surveys of the lake complex have shown densities of bluegills, largemouth bass and black crappie populations remain low.
Ramsey Lake, Fayette County
Site Staff
May 6, 2021
Fishing is a favorite pastime for Ramsey Lake visitors. The lake is managed by draw-down sand stocking. Some of the species involved in the stocking program include largemouth bass, bluegills, redear sunfish, channel catfish and
Illinois Woods & Waters – Lake Sangchris, Christian County
Site Staff
April 23, 2021
Sangchris remains one of the better bass fisheries in the state.
Illinois Woods & Waters – Canton Lake, Fulton County
April 9, 2021
DNR’s most recent survey of the lake provided good news for anglers.
Illinois Lake Profile – Lake Murphysboro, Jackson County
March 26, 2021
“The 2020 bass survey was one of the best surveys on record for this lake.”
Illinois Lake Profile – Braidwood Lake, Will County
March 11, 2021
Braidwood’s blue catfish get a lot of attention, but its largemouth bass fishery is just as popular.
Illinois Lake Profile – Cedar Lake, Jackson County
February 25, 2021
“Cedar Lake has one of the best largemouth populations of any lake in Illinois, with respect to the total number of fish and fish over 18 inches.”
Illinois Woods & Waters – Des Plaines Lake, Clark County
February 12, 2021
According to local anglers, the lake looks to hold some good potential. The dropoffs and lake points look as if they could be very productive and the lake would also provide great refuge from northern
