
Illinois Fishing Report – February 25, 2021
After statewide freeze, thoughts of spring arrive. What might that mean for fishing across the state?

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

What a difference a week makes! And with the nicer weather, more folks getting on area lakes. Perch bite still holding steady. And a last chance for walleyes before the season ends.

The weather has done a 180-degree shift. Has the bite has done the same?

In fact, there are praise-worthy perch in depths of 4 to 10 feet and – here’s the real surprise – that range doesn’t necessarily need to be accompanied by weeds to be productive.


The walleye bite remains strong along with active perch on sunny days. Plenty of ice, too – to the tune of 24-plus inches on Devils Lake.

Good reports have come from the Upper Peninsula, where there is plenty of ice and snow.

The prolonged frigid weather has been good for ice fishermen in Pennsylvania, who seem to be enjoying their best season in years.

Lyle Unger talks about the current perch bite in the Grand Rapids area. Report by: Lyle Unger Grand Rapids Guide Service 218-259-7140 www.grandrapidsguideservice.com fishwithme@grandrapidsguideservice.com
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