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

Illinois' Family Fishing Getaways

From the Free Fishing Days in June to week-long vacation spots the rest of the summer, our

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Muskie Fishing in Illinois

Muskies just keep getting bigger and bigger in our state, as verified by last year's two

Our Lake Michigan Salmonid Outlook

The salmon and trout fishery on our Great Lake faces some serious challenges in the near