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

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

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

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

Prairie State River Walleye Bonanza

Our state's rivers are coming alive with this biggest member of the perch family. Read on for

Crab Orchard Lake Largemouth Comeback!

This once renowned bass lake is making its way back as a place to catch lunker largemouths

Don Gasaway

Prairie State 2010 Bass Forecast

Where will Illinois' best largemouth and smallmouth action take place this spring and summer?

Rend Lake's Crappie Comeback!

Although Rend was once more known for smaller fish, papermouths in the 2- to 3-pound range are

Prairie State Fishing Calendar

Here's our annual year-round look at Illinois' best fishing for each month of the year.

Going Crazy Over Great Lake Cohos

The heat of summer may drive you crazy, but so will the fast-action coho fishing on Lake

Muskie Mania In Illinois

You won't need to cast 10,000 times to catch a muskellunge or two from these select state

River Cats!

Pursued from shorelines or boats, the catfish in Illinois rivers bring the battle to you!