
Illinois Fishing Report – December 30, 2020
Ice slowly arrives in the north, with the crappie bite hot in the south.

Ice slowly arrives in the north, with the crappie bite hot in the south.

Anglers are catching better numbers of walleyes, especially early and late each day, with 15 to 20 feet of water being best in most areas.

Trout are one reason why.

Anglers who were still fishing in recent weeks were mostly targeting recently stocked trout in small lakes, walleyes in rivers and a few lakes, and panfish.

Anglers continue to ply the open waters of Lake Erie and are catching walleyes and yellow perch with much regularity. On inland waters, the perch, crappie, and saugeye bite in shallow water has been the

Ice is iffy across the state, but in the few places anglers have been able to get out, they’re finding fish.

The ice is slow to take hold on most fisheries, but the crappie bite remains good.

Perch fishing on Lake Michigan has been excellent, particularly in the Cal Park area, with lots of boats out and lots of fish caught.

Attention is turning to ice fishing as the hard-water season should be just about upon us.
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