Home » Fishing
Fishing
Illinois Outdoor News Fishing Report – July 28, 2017
The fishing and hunting report is compiled using reports from conservation officers, hunting guides and fishing guides. North Chain: Boating was closed in mid-July due to flooding. Before heavy flooding hit the lakes, bluegills were

DNR: Virus that affects carp responsible for Lake Elysian fish kill
It is the state’s first documented case of the virus in a wild fish population.
New York Outdoor News Fishing Report – July 28, 2017
Western New York Lake Ontario: Water levels were continuing to drop in Lake Ontario, to the delight of boaters and landowners. However, the water levels have not had any effect on the fishing in the
Wisconsin Outdoor News Fishing Report – July 28, 2017
ASHLAND AREA Smallmouth bass fishing has been good. Anywhere you have structure you will most likely catch bass in 2 feet to 30 feet of water. In the deeper water in the bay, use suckers.

In Nebraska, ‘tens of thousands’ of fish die after water diversion stoppage
The fish were killed after water flow from the Loup River to the Loup Public Power District’s canal shut off.

Zebra mussels reach Nebraska’s Lake Yankton
South Dakota border water, also known as Cottonwood Lake, sits below Lewis and Clark Lake’s Gavins Point dam and just north of the Missouri River. In recent years, zebra mussels became established in Lewis and
Minnesota Outdoor News Fishing Report – July 28, 2017
Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS Muskies and some big pike are being caught via trolling crankbaits on the north end in 12 to 16 feet. Smallies have been more difficult to catch this week, but

Open-water vertical jigging with an ice-fishing rod
Outfitted properly with superline and a fluorocarbon leader, you can work your hard-water rods year-round for panfish, walleyes, and even northern pike.

Hey, don’t shoot dogfish!
Bowfin contribute to a lake’s ecosystem by eating juvenile carp, crayfish.