
Illinois Woods & Waters – Canton Lake, Fulton County
DNR’s most recent survey of the lake provided good news for anglers.

DNR’s most recent survey of the lake provided good news for anglers.

Bass getting most of the attention as state waterways/fisheries warm up.

“The 2020 bass survey was one of the best surveys on record for this lake.”

Largemouth bass action picking up as spring nears.

Braidwood’s blue catfish get a lot of attention, but its largemouth bass fishery is just as popular.

Ice was slow to arrive, quick to exit. So what’s it all mean for the fishing?

“Cedar Lake has one of the best largemouth populations of any lake in Illinois, with respect to the total number of fish and fish over 18 inches.”

After statewide freeze, thoughts of spring arrive. What might that mean for fishing across the state?

Bowhunters are quick out of the gate this season, at least through the first three weeks.
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