
Illinois Woods & Waters – Newton Lake, Jasper County
Newton Lake is changing and hasn’t produced one of its famous 10-pounders in a long time, but the 1,750-acre Jasper County cooling reservoir still ranks high among anglers.

Newton Lake is changing and hasn’t produced one of its famous 10-pounders in a long time, but the 1,750-acre Jasper County cooling reservoir still ranks high among anglers.

As we slide into July, walleyes have become even more challenging with bug hatches, very warm weather, and increasing water temperatures all playing a part in noticeably slower walleye activity this week.

Mayflies are hatching across the state. That’s good news for trout anglers, but not so good news for walleye anglers.

Continually staring at electronics, constantly working a trolling motor remote, and fiddling with batteries are all part of the modern-era fishing experience. But, if you want a change of pace, consider returning to a simpler

The crowds may be heading to deep water, but largemouth are still prowling the weedlines.

On Lake Erie, limit after limit of walleyes are being reported by anglers trolling Bandits, or Reef Runners. Others are drifting and casting old school baits such as weight-forward spinners and crawler harnesses. Six-fish limits

Summer fishing is getting interesting, and there’s a lot to choose from.

Weather conditions were more stable over the past week and that’s lead to some good walleye fishing.

Look for widely spaced above-surface rocks to support, at times, substantial numbers of mating and waring crayfish and this is when smallmouths and panfish make their best appearance.
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