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Where do Illinois’ rainbow trout come from? Fall, spring seasons rely on state’s hatchery system
Although many Illinois anglers can tell you stories about catching rainbow trout over the decades, the fish is not native here and there are no naturally reproducing populations in these water bodies.
The first

Metro Area Fishing Report – August 25, 2024 – video
The spinning rods got a workout again, but don’t leave the casting setups at home.

Interested in hammock camping? Here’s some things to consider
Have you been camping lately? It seems even a simple night in the woods has been invaded by motorized, technologized bells and whistles. A great many campers have ditched their tents for cushy drivable or

Adjust fly-fishing tactics to catch more trout as summer fades to fall
Fly-fishermen know that their summer outings are often limited to certain streams and stream sections that remain cold enough to host trout throughout even the hottest of weather.
Some of these are the

Joe Fellegy: A look into fishing’s crystal ball; and questions surrounding the Harris-Walz ticket
What will sportfishing be like in 10, 20, 30, or more years?
Anglers of all ages like that question, and often get to it in general discussions about fishing. Their positions vary a lot.

New West Virginia channel catfish record gets public pushback after coming from private pond
Forget the high-end tackle.
A West Virginia man landed a state record channel catfish in his home state July 21 on his 3-year-old daughter’s $9.99 pink Zebco rod. Tyler Rutherford was fishing with his

Glenn Sapir: The hunter/angler’s “man cave” holds much meaning
When I was a teen, one of my favorite songs was a Beach Boys ballad, “In My Room.” The lyrics told that his room was a special place where the singer could go. I could

New York Fishing Report – August 23-30, 2024
The inland trout streams are in great shape with cooler temperatures and favorable flows.

Northern Wisconsin Fishing Report – August 23, 2024 – video
Catching smallmouth bass in the Hayward area, along with suspended walleyes, and the crappie fishing is starting to heat up.