Crab Orchard Lake: Crappie action continues to be good. Minnows and jigs in 6-8 feet of water around the brush should produce a nice mess of fish. Around the rocks and bridges about 10 feet
Carlyle, Ill. – Carlyle Lake has been placed on the very short list of finalists to host the Illinois High School Association’s first Bass Fishing State Series finals, which are scheduled for May 2009. Dave
Sparta, Ill. – Deer hunters turned out by the dozens to hear and be heard. What they found instead was a well-organized presentation and a chance to quietly chat with state wildlife officials about the
Springfield – Sportsmen are getting support in their fight against planned closures at 11 Illinois state parks. Rallies have been held for nearly all of the parks, with more scheduled before the Nov. 1 closings.
Illinois River: Near Ottawa, catfish are good. Best on shrimp, chicken liver and shad. Near Peoria, channel catfish good along channel edges. White bass are good on Little Georges. Near Starved Rock, white bass are
Crab Orchard Lake: Fishing traffic has been fairly light. Crappie anglers are holding in water 8-10 feet over cover or around bridge pillars. Minnows and jigs have been equally effective. Catfish are hitting throughout the
Springfield – A 16-day season doesn’t seem all that expansive, but teal hunters are aware what two weeks of an Illinois September can bring. “It could be 90 degrees with sweat or it could be
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