Illinois' Best Bets For Muskies

The muskie is no longer the fish of 10,000 casts here in the Prairie State. We have lakes

Mark Fenske

Illinois' Spring Crappie Hotspots

Crappie fishing in Illinois is notoriously cyclic in size structure. A lake where one year the

P.J. Perea

Floating Illinois' Best Catfish Rivers

Most folks prefer to wait for catfish to come to them. But if you fish from a boat on these

Mark Fenske

A Dozen Family Fishing Road Trips

Did you ever have one of those vacations that resembled a comedy movie? There's no chance of

Mark Fenske

Illinois' Best Bets For Bluegills

If you feel like acting like a kid again, incredible bluegill fishing can be found not far

Mark Fenske

Illinois' Hottest Walleye Lakes

Thanks to the hatchery system, you can catch walleyes from one end of our state to the other.

Sleeper Spots For Prairie State Papermouths

Fishing for crappies is almost an obsession for some anglers in Illinois. If you're one who

Mark Fenske

Illinois' Supercharged Stripers

If you think a largemouth bass or a catfish can fight hard, you should try doing battle with a

Mark Fenske

The Prairie State's Lunker Largemouths

Some Illinois anglers go on out-of-state fishing trips to catch bass. What the heck are they

Mark Fenske

Illinois' Best Bets For Fishing

Our state is so lengthy, you could be ice-fishing in northern Illinois and tossing

Hotspots For Prairie State Papermouths

It sure is a lot of fun catching a mess of crappies, and right about now, the bite is heating

Mark Fenske

Hunting Down Illinois' Hottest Ice-Fishing

From walleyes to pike to panfish, the action on these waters will take up all your spare time