Illinois’ statewide fishing report for July 7, 2023
Staff Report
July 7, 2023
‘Dog Days’ of summer turn focus to bluegill fishing. A look at the fishing report from across Illinois for July 7, 2023.
Illinois
Ohio River fish kill along Illinois banks did not make a dent in invasive carp populations
Anthony Candia
July 1, 2023
A spring fish kill along the Illinois banks of the Ohio River seems to have subsided, but not before alarming a number of anglers.
Thousands of dead fish floated down the Ohio back in
Dog owners, anglers in Illinois told to watch for algae blooms
Tim Bunton
July 1, 2023
Letting your lab or other hunting dog take a dip in the lake after a brisk workout is common during the “dog days” of summer in Illinois.
But DNR and other agencies are warning
What you need to know to take advantage of southern Illinois’ vast outdoor opportunities
Gretchen Steele
June 30, 2023
Southern Illinois is a hidden gem for outdoor enthusiasts, offering diverse natural wonders and recreational activities. This region has something for everyone, from the stunning Shawnee National Forest to captivating caves and picturesque vineyards. To
Illinois research team reveals ‘virgin birth’ in a crocodile
Tiffany Jolley
June 29, 2023
A female crocodile living in isolation for 16 years at a Costa Rican zoo laid a clutch of eggs, a common practice among captive reptiles, even those without mates. After three months of incubation, one
Young bass angler from Illinois rides the highs and lows of the sport
Ralph Loos
June 28, 2023
Much like life, fishing has its good days and its bad days. No matter how old you are or how long you’ve been at it, every day is another cast.
If you’re lucky, you
Commentary: Southern Illinois schools set standard at bass tournaments
Les Winkeler
June 28, 2023
Since the inception of the Illinois High School Association’s state bass fishing tournament in 2009, southern Illinois schools have been proving it is the size of the fish, not the size of the school that
Illinois Letters to the Editor: Worried? Why not eliminate the fall turkey season?
Illinois Letters To The Editor
June 28, 2023
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the June 30, 2023 edition of Illinois Outdoor News.
Anglers reminded that red swamp crayfish are illegal in Illinois
Staff Report
June 28, 2023
If you are a fisherman in Illinois who likes to use crawdads as bait, there is good reason to pay attention to the next one you place on the hook.
