Southern Illinois' 'Other' Bass Factories

The southern portion of the Prairie State offers up plenty of fine, less-known largemouth

Don Gassaway

The Carterville Crappie Connection

Fred Washburn has fished for crappies around Carterville most of his 66 years, cashing more

Small Waters For Lunker Largemouths

Some of the heftiest Illinois largemouths come from our smallest public waters! Here are some

Prairie State Papermouths

Crappie enthusiasts know that the spring spawning season is one of the best times of the year

Northern Illinois Ice-Fishing Forecast 2009

There's plenty of good hardwater angling to be had in the northern half of the Prairie State

Cats Galore, Bass No More?

Once known for its white and smallmouth bass fisheries, central Illinois' Powerton Lake has

The Long Way Home

When coho salmon smolts were released into Lake Michigan tributaries in 1966, their fate was

Spring Bluegill Bonanza

Illinois bluegill addicts don't have to travel very far to lock horns with this little

The Prairie State's Best Walleye Lakes

From opening day till the first freeze, these are the best walleye waters in the Land of

Papermouth Perspective

For good family fun, you'll find it hard to beat these Illinois crappie waters. (April 2008)

Prairie State Lunkers

Illinois is home to some double-digit largemouths, but the big 'uns don't come along easily or

Prairie State Crappie Forecast

These are close to home, public waters that can provide a day's enjoyment while putting a

Gerald Pabst