Illinois Fishing Report – July 17, 2020
Site Staff
July 17, 2020
Fishing for most species – bluegills and crappies in particular – remains good across the state.
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Illinois Woods & Waters – Wolf Lake, Cook County
Site Staff
July 16, 2020
Last winter, Indiana side of Wolf reportedly produced 14 walleyes over six pounds, including one nearly eight pounds. Other fish, especially bass, perch and crappies, also had impressive numbers.
Gar stockings providing new opportunities for anglers at Emiquon Preserve
Site Staff
July 10, 2020
And DNR reports that it has good populations of largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie and channel catfish, with a very good population bowfin, so the lake is full of fish.
Bruno the roving bear gets transported to the woods
Staff and News Reports
July 9, 2020
The bear is suspected to have traveled from Wisconsin, through Illinois, and into Missouri.
Illinois Outdoor News Calendar – July 10, 2020
Site Staff
July 9, 2020
Season Dates Aug.1: Squirrel hunting season opens staewide. Banquets/Fundraisers Aug. 8: Muddy River WTU Banquet, 4 p.m., Majestic Pines, Thomson. For more info call Tom Dersham, 563-219-2022. Aug. 15: Honest Woods WTU Banquet, 5 p.m.,
Illinois Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – July 10, 2020
Site Staff
July 9, 2020
Northwest Zone – Captain Laura Petreikis In Carroll County, CPO Teas and CPO Trainee (CPOT) Andrew Hyatt responded to a boat accident at Lake Carroll. An overloaded ski boat was pulling a subject on a
Illinois Woods & Waters – Newton Lake, Jasper County
Site Staff
July 3, 2020
Newton Lake is changing and hasn’t produced one of its famous 10-pounders in a long time, but the 1,750-acre Jasper County cooling reservoir still ranks high among anglers.
Illinois Fishing Report – July 3, 2020
Site Staff
July 3, 2020
Fishing might be slowing on your local lake because of hot weather, but there are tactics you can try to improve your chances of catching more fish.
Heat of summer angling secret: early risers
Tony Peterson
July 2, 2020
How to avoid the summer fishing doldrums (and the recreational boat traffic).
