
Illinois Fishing Report – December 18, 2020
The ice is slow to take hold on most fisheries, but the crappie bite remains good.

The ice is slow to take hold on most fisheries, but the crappie bite remains good.

The advantages of fishing from portable ice shanties.
In conversations with a half dozen or so bait shop personnel, knowledge was shared about what bays, small lakes, and other spots tend to freeze first and offer eager ice anglers the earliest ice.

Attention is turning to ice fishing as the hard-water season should be just about upon us.

Overall, fishing reports have not been outstanding, but some walleyes and panfish are being caught. The best action is taking place early and late each day and expect everything to improve as ice conditions do.

During the past decade or so, the focus for many anglers, especially during the ice-fishing season, has become Big Stone’s perch. In recent years, its bluegill and crappie numbers, along with the impressive size of

Ice is still iffy across much of the state, so fishing activity has been limited. As for the few anglers who are getting out …
Walleye Name Length Lake Date Northern Pike Name Length Lake Date Crappie Name Length Lake Date Sunfish Name Length Lake Date

Diamond continues to support a diverse fish community and popular sport fishery.
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