
Fisheries project a potential ‘changer’
Long-standing but little-known “Project F-69-R” could turn out to be an Illinois angler’s new best friend.

Long-standing but little-known “Project F-69-R” could turn out to be an Illinois angler’s new best friend.

A bird that has not been hunted in Illinois in more than 80 years but is an important part of the state’s wildlife history is causing a stir
Lake Michigan: According to fishing reporter Cory Yarmuth, on the south end it seems that the fish have moved out a bit, and there are some kings as well as good steelhead action on spoons

DNR has much to lose if the state’s temporary income tax is allowed to sunset.
Devils’ Kitchen: Bluegills are still on beds and can be caught on crickets, wax worms and red wigglers. Bass are good on spinners and crankbaits. Most are hanging in structures. Crab Orchard Lake: Catfish action
Lake Taylorville: A few catfish have been taken on dough baits. Bluegills excellent on worms. Crappies good to excellent on minnows. Bass have been hitting plastic worms. Coffeen Lake: Bass are good on topwater baits,
Illinois River: The sauger and walleye bite has been really good with recent weather patterns. Fish are being caught vertical jigging jigs with minnows or using a floater jig and lindy rigging minnows have been
Region I The Illinois Conservation Police received a complaint in September of 2013 from a Stephenson County landowner regarding a timber buyer who had cut timber on several landowners’ property and payment was not received.
Banquets/Fundraisers July 12: Williamson Woodies, Delta Waterfowl Banquet, 6 p.m., Operators Hall Water Tower Road. For more info call Lynn Glover, 618-713-1609. Education/Seminars June 29-30: Silver Creek QF Hunter Safety Class, Fri. 5-10 p.m., Sat.
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