Illinois
Rivers
Kankakee River: Pike have been lively and smallmouth bass have been biting near Momence on minnows and spinners. Fox River (Batavia): Smallmouth bass and walleyes are being taken, with a few nice-sized fish reported. Mackinaw:
Spring turkey hunting permits appear to be in high demand
Springfield – Permits for the spring 2008 turkey season are on pace to equal the 76,444 sold last year, DNR officials reported. As of Jan. 22, 64,799 permits have been issued. The growing popularity of
High school bass event on the way
Bloomington, Ill. – Illinois’ storied March Madness could be followed by April or May Madness if things go well with a planned high school fishing tournament. The Illinois High School Association’s Board of Directors have
Banquets/Fundraisers
Feb. 23: Illinois Deer Camp, Banquet, Double Tree Inn. For more info call Darel Martin, 309-389-4988. Feb. 23: Macon County DU Chili supper, Macon County Fair Grounds. For more info call Brian Nicholson, 217-454-2000. Feb.
North
Fox Chain O’ Lakes: Triangle reports varied species being taken on a regular basis. Bluegill remain the best bite, including some good ones, on waxworms; start looking in 8 feet on Channel, Catherine and Marie.
South
Crab Orchard Lake: Anglers are reporting that crappies are being found at depths ranging from about 6 to 10 feet. Most are in heavy cover near points. The best baits have been minnows and jigs.
Walleye Fishing with Terry Tuma
Terry Tuma’s interview with the Minnesota DNR on Walleye Fishing. Special thanks to the DNR for the permission to post this. (36:36)
