Illinois' Best Bets For Bucketmouths

Chances are good you have the hooks sharpened on your bass lures and the boat is ready to go

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Illinois' Super Striper Fishing

There are some things in life that you never forget. Battling a big striped bass is one of

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Our Small Lakes For BIG Crappies

Most Illinois anglers head to our large reservoirs and impoundments to catch papermouths. But

Illinois' Best Bets For Ice-Fishing

This expert has drawn an analogy between pregnancy and the pitter-patter of little fins

Our Open-Water Winter Stripers

If you are one of those people who never put the boat away, then tow your rig to these waters

Illinois' Eye-Popping Walleye Lakes

Most walleye anglers in our state tow their boat northward to pursue their quarry. But did you

The Prairie State's Hottest Crappie Waters

There are many places to catch papermouths in Illinois, but did you know there are honeyholes

Illinois' Channel Catfish Hotspots

Sure, it's easy to mosey on down to the pond to catch some fiddlers. But this year, why don't

Illinois' Family Fishing Getaways

If you are looking for a place to take your clan for fishing and fun this summer, head for one

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36 Fantastic Illinois Fishing Trips

You need to be on high alert when it comes to fishing in our state because there could be a

Lake Michigan's Super Salmonids

Our trout and salmon expert says you can expect great fishing on the big lake this year. You

Illinois' Late-Summer Largemouths

One problem bass anglers face is that there could be too many good bucketmouth lakes in

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