Illinois’ statewide fishing report on Dec. 19, 2025
Staff Report
December 19, 2025
Perch fishing hot in north, bass biting in the south. Here’s a look at the Illinois fishing report on Dec. 19, 2025.
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Gretchen Steele: Why every hunter should keep a field journal
Gretchen Steele
December 12, 2025
Scoot a little closer to the fire, friends. I want to talk about a tool most of us already have rattling around in a truck console, tucked in a blind bag, or forgotten in a
Jeremiah Haas: A Quad Cities example on the economic impact of fishing tournaments
Jeremiah Haas
December 11, 2025
There is nothing more competitive than fishing against your friends or that buddy who likes to talk too much in the boat.
While many of these competitions are friendly, competitive anglers and tournament fishing
Floating wetlands in Illinois’ Lake Decatur aiming to improve water, habitats
Elissa Eaton / IPM News
December 11, 2025
As winter approaches, the durability of two new floating wetlands in Lake Decatur will be tested. The man-made structures were installed on the lake this summer with the goal of improving water quality and creating
Illinois duck hunters continue ‘feast or famine’ season
Jay Anglin
December 10, 2025
Havana, Ill. — Illinois waterfowl hunters have been in a feast-or-famine situation, largely due to water levels in some key migration areas.
Dutchman Lake in southern Illinois continues channel cat stockings
Ralph Loos
December 9, 2025
Fishing enthusiasts, from the worm-and-bobber crowd to those on the tournament circuit, have a field day when the waters warm and the fish begin to feed actively. The fun for many continues throughout the warm
Illinois’ Outdoor Calendar
Staff Report
December 9, 2025
A look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Illinois published in the Dec. 12, 2025 edition of Outdoor News.
Illinois Cuffs & Collars: Driver with revoked license caught shining deer
Staff Report
December 9, 2025
Illinois cuffs and collars are field reports from Conservation Police Officers. These reports are from the Dec. 12, 2025 edition of Outdoor News.
Illinois Mixed Bag: Youth goose hunt Jan. 19 in Fulton County
Staff and News Reports
December 9, 2025
Youth between the ages of 10 and 17 are invited to participate in the annual Central Illinois Youth Goose Hunt, scheduled for Jan. 19 in Fulton County.
