Illinois Woods and Waters – Mill Creek Lake, Clark County
January 28, 2021
DNR noted that muskies larger than 48 inches have been caught by fishermen and collected in DNR surveys.
Woods & Waters
Illinois Woods & Waters – Des Plaines Lake, Lake County
Site Staff
January 15, 2021
According to DNR’s report on the lake, Des Plaines “has a nice largemouth bass population because it’s a backwater of the Des Plaines River. Backwaters are magnets for many fish species that benefit from slower
Illinois Woods & Waters – Centralia Lake, Marion County
Site Staff
December 31, 2020
In 2020, there were 20 DNR-sanctioned fishing tournaments on Centralia. A total of 513 bass were caught, with the biggest three weighing in at more than 5.5 pounds. Several in the 5-pound range were also
Illinois Woods & Waters – Lake Sara, Effingham County
Site Staff
December 18, 2020
Sara boasts enough largemouth bass, crappies, bluegills, channel catfish and walleyes to keep fishermen satisfied.
Illinois Woods & Waters – Evergreen Lake, McLean County
Site Staff
December 4, 2020
DNR fisheries biologists believe the lake currently holds a half-dozen saugeye that would top the current state record of 9.68 pounds.
Illinois Woods & Waters – Dutchman Lake, Johnson County
Site Staff
November 20, 2020
According to DNR biologists, over one-third of the bass here are bigger than 15 inches.
Smallmouth bass a highlight of DuPage sampling
Site Staff
November 13, 2020
DNR noted that several of the smallies sampled were “larger” fish.
Illinois Woods & Waters – Ferne Clyffe, Johnson County
Site Staff
November 6, 2020
DNR’s most recent survey of the lake show that the overall fishery is healthy.
Walleye championship shows off local fishery
Site Staff
October 30, 2020
If you have a chance to do some wingdam fishing in the Greater Quad Cities area, and the temperatures hold, you might find yourself with one of the best Illinois walleye fishing experiences available.
