Canoeing For Prairie State Crappies

Every Illinois angler knows that our state's big rivers and impoundments have good crappie

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Illinois' Best Bets For Bluegills

Our state's anglers catch more bluegills than any other fish, according to the experts. But

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Illinois' Best Bets for Ice-Fishing

What kind of winter we're going to have is anyone's guess, but if we get solid ice, you'll

Shabbona Lake Crappies

If you are looking for a good place to go crappie fishing, look no farther than Shabbona Lake

Illinois' Best Bets for Bluegills

Do you like catching really big bluegills? The experts say these public waterways are the

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The Lake Michigan Salmonid Outlook

If you like catching and eating salmon and trout, this is the year to go fishing on the big

Can We Build A Bigger Bluegill?

We have some big bluegills in Illinois, but researchers are studying to see if they can

Illinois' Best Bets for Stripers

Because striped bass are such a difficult fish to figure out, most anglers don't bother

Illinois' Best Bets For Fishing

Illinois is a lengthy state, with seven distinct climatic zones between the north and south.

Illinois' Best Bets for Muskies

Our state has come of age as a muskie fishery. You can find out for yourself on these lakes.

Prairie State Crappie Hotspots

Everyone loves catching and eating crappies. You can get the main ingredient for a fish fry on