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Tucker Siminak at Triangle Sports and Marine in Antioch said the top bites are bluegill (pulling off the beds) and catfish (cutbait); crappie and walleye are in the main lakes by wood or structure. By the end of this week, the fish should be positioned on the 27 ft. weed line. Whether you want to hunt heavy cover, timber, marshes, streams, ditches or manicured fields we have what hunter . Tournament/Club Fishing. 10 h ago. Walleye: Poor Could be just this reporter, but Walleye action very slow as clouds of Mayflies seen suspended about half way to the surface on a few of my favorite Walleye Waters. Mike Norris. Considering the . . plenty of bass blue gill ..crappie and perch.. salmon Steelhead brown trout too.. near the Ford plant and grain elevators. Capt. I didnt do well on the local ponds and lakes this week. BTW for those who are interested in this stuff, the system requires a horizontal photo (4x3) to lead the online postings. Deep bite best in 22-28. The recent rains finally made a difference: levels were up and there was some color to the water. We saw some big carp too. Capt. Dale Bowman of the Chicago Sun-Times joined me for a 30-minute conversation covering Chicago Perch fishing along with a bonus conversation about suburban newspapers. The great actor plays a man of uncertain identity in whimsical and sharply written comedy. Pic of Bass is dark but I did weigh it at 2.89 lbs. Ive landed a handful that actually ate a fly. It nearly inhaled it definitely a fish feeding up in the fall but I was able to remove the hooks safely and she swam off in great shape. The opening of Illinois' trout season leads this sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report; plus there's coho, brown trout and steelhead on southern Lake Michigan with largemouth bass and . Lake George in Hobart starting to give up crappie at a better pace fishing crappie minnows around the bridges, Loomis lake in valpo still giving up decent catches of panfish using crickets and jumbo red wigglers. Ive been catching them by the Yacht Club or over by Browns Channel. Discounted angler parking; $9 daily, if out by 10 a.m. Crappie action is better then weve seen in 5 years. Storm Warning Chitown Hotspots Maps New Home . The smile says it all!!! Get an experienced Captain or you'll have jet skiers and boaters who might cut off or otherwise disrupt your lines if you're fishing near the pier. Braidwood, Heidecke, LaSalle and Mazonia are open daily 6 a.m.-sunset. Bait Shop is open 6 a.m.-7 p.m. daily; restaurant, 11-8 daily. I | 53 comments on LinkedIn Id lost 3 steelhead in a row that shook the trusty blue KO Wobbler while airborne or upon re-entry. Lost of motoring around to locate fishand fish found did not always relate to fish bites. Bait shop is open 6 a.m.-7 p.m. daily; restaurant, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. weekdays, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. weekends. God puts us in places for a reason. Kyle a try at Sliver Beach Fishing. Others found relating to boathouses where shade providing cover. Yes, they do and make the summers more interesting on the lakefront. Walleyes are active along the weed edge off the County K launch ramp. All on the trout worms. he had some shoulders on him , did a bass trick and broke water once before I netted and released him. White bass are moving in, with good catches on sand near deep water. Here is his fishing report for Feb. 4, 2022. Page . . . You can email him at seth.love@illinois.gov. Two gentlemen from Kentucky and their dogs joined our usual group for a turkey hunt. Guide Mike Norris texted the photo above and emailed this: Big Green Lake Weather has improved in the last week and the surface water temperature on Big Green is back into the mid 70s. 06:38am - Dec 1,21. Stacey Greene at Park Bait at Montrose Harbor texted: Hi Dale,Perch fishing has been really good. Largemouth Bass: Very Good Lots of shallow water action using a variety of baits and styles from slow (Wacky Worms), stop/start (Husky Jerks), fast (chatterbaits) and top-water (Whopper Ploppers and Jitterbugs)>. hooked up or foul hooked something big (felt like a carp or muskie) but popped off under the dam. Laurance Reed with a steelhead from Diversey Harbor. A few Trout also in the mix. A small catch and release fishing pond sits in the back of my favorite park in Chicago. The fishing regulatory body for Illinois is Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Last updated 1/4/23. Its important to have a goal. FISHING REPORT. Still hitting spoons and cranks starting to make the switch over to bait. The water is still very cold and also can be quite rainy. Chicago Lake, Michigan fishing report, rainbow trout fly fishing forecast, fishing season updates, fly shop and fishing guides, and fly-fishing weather. As far as I know they are still predominantly hitting on lures and crankbaits, mostly glo in the dark but shiny colors as well during the day. Perch were on out of Burns Ditch Saturday morning. I also lost something with some weight to it before I could get a look at it. Be patient and if you dont catch fish the first time try again. Come join the discussion about safety, gear, boats, tackle, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! They are available Tuesday to Saturday at Dickson Mounts Museum, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. SHELBYVILLE: Check with Ken Wilson of Lithia Guide Service. But a way to realistically get us there faster is to have a plan where everyone is on the same page. In the harbor it looks like the carp are done spawning and that should mean the bass get active. The last 3 years our April and May customers have experienced a 95 percent limit catch ratio catching salmon and trout get your trips booked now both 247 and 247-2 have weekends and weekdays available. The best presentation has been lindy rigging suckers or using Thill slip bobbers about way down the water column. Michael Shannon keeps us guessing in A Little White Lie. CHICAGO (AP) Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson will meet in a runoff to be the next mayor of Chicago after voters on Tuesday denied incumbent Lori Lightfoot a second term, issuing a rebuke to a leader who made history as head of the nation's third-largest city. They are available Tuesday to Saturday at Dickson Mounts Museum, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. SOUTHERN ILLINOIS: Check with Jason Johns of Boneyard Fishing. I fished the Red Banks Crappie tournament Saturday, 25 fish, 18 lbs-14.5 oz. States must work together to end HIV epidemic. . At only 26 acres, this is the smallest park on the list, but what it lacks in sizes makes up for in topography. Jig and minnow, shallow crankbaits in Perch patterns and 1/8 1/4 oz spinnerbaits working best. FISHING REPORT. Indiana Fishing Reports. . Anton will be the new owner and operator of Why Knot Chicago Fishing Charters. The best depth has been 8-15 ft. of water. Northern Pike: Very Good-Good Action also slowed with warmth, spinnerbaits, swimbaits and Husky Jerks for artificial. . Illinois bullfrog (only) season is June 15 to Oct. 15. Strategic business and marketing leader responsible for leading a team of Marketing Managers to drive growth and build long-term success across 9 brands and 500+ franchise owners. I was getting nice smallmouth bass on unweighted Texas rigged general and wacky rig senkos in orange green pumpkin with red flake . Yellow Perch: Good-Fair Medium fatheads, beavertail, crawlers in 6-10 weeds. Welcome to Chitown! The last cast of the night produced a long but skinny walleye. Lori Ralph at the Salmon Stop in Waukegan texted: Mainly gov.pier using shrimp, minnows, and some worms. It looks like the West winds should predominant most of this week too so I expect that the fishing will stay very good. When this isnt working and fish are being seen, drop jigging lures such as Shiver Minnows and Jigging Raps to entice gits. Forecast for Thursday AM (9/22) calls for lows of 31-33 degrees. Fishing isnt always catching. 07:50pm - Sep 1,19. gaff SU Kids Derby Sept 14th - tips and tricks for kids? As a perched lake, boating is closed when winds top or will top 14 mph. Use the fishing reports and forecasts below to help you plan for fishing success! 40.3K. Forums Page Latest Posts; Perch. Oddly, the tubes used were 2 , meant for Bass if thats any indication of the size of the Crappies (11+). INLAND. We are starting our season this year at the end of March early April book your trips today we have both boats available for weekdays and weekends. Ken Husker OMalley of Husker Outdoors emailed the photo above and this: Here is a recap of this past weeks fishing. The abrupt departures of Patrick Kane and others in recent days have not only stripped the roster of its best talent but have also emotionally and psychologically affected those who remain. She once called her husbands habit weird, so he tried to repress it, but now wants to raise the subject again. Lost a few jumping hook shakers too. You can search for a lake or body of water using the search box below. Scott Wolfe of School of Fish Charters emailed: The West winds that prevailed last week did their usual magic. I did take a look at the Fox and briefly fished a tributary yesterday. Small 1/32 oz jigs tipped with worms or beavertails. . Largemouth bass have been a bit slow. We've got your Chicago fishing charter season covered! Many fish were moved to waterfowl units for restocking in late 2023/2024. B) Waukegan Harbor (in North Harbor basin only). I love stories like that. Ohio offers many fantastic locations for the public to fish, including 124,000 acres of inland water, 7,000 miles of streams, 2.25 million acres of Lake Erie water, and 481 miles of the Ohio River. Any Near Shore Lake Trout Reports: 3. jwkuofm. Phil Schuman at Tackle Haven in Benton Harbor, Michigan said a few salmon are into the St. Joseph River. Pete Starshak. Site is open daily 6 a.m.-sunset. data-event-category="Navigation header guest". Small jigs tipped with a minnow or plastic working best. 1.5M. No stars. Tube jigs worked around downed trees produced last week. 1 . Ill be back out Wednesday. She once called her husbands habit weird, so he tried to repress it, but now wants to raise the subject again. Fishing report. This pattern starting to slow as weed beds fill in. Art Frisell at Triangle Sports and Marine in Antioch said white bass are great in around 8-12 feet on spikes, red worms or small minnows, Marie best; crappie are good, try in 8-11; for bluegill, try in 5-11 as they move in and out, on spikes or waxies; walleye are fair, some larger ones on main lake points, on slip-bobber rigs; muskie are fair, but some quality fish. If you get the chance to target Steelhead and you are strong enough to fight a fish for 3-6 minutes go for them because they'll give you a fantastic experience. Look for the fish by the Village Supper Club or by Browns Channel. Sheepshead and redfish were biting this past week. Boat fishing will still be allowed from the Sky Ranch ramp up to the narrows throughout waterfowl season. Yeah, that kinda captures the important things. I havent seen Perch this size in years. Swimbaits also effective on these big, shallow brutes! Largemouth bass fishing has been very good. Bass fishing is good, with fish heavier than 6 pounds . MIDWEST FISHING REPORT 2023-03-01 - . The youth waterfowl hunt is oct 23-24. Greg Katello with muskie success on a quick stop at Lake Shelbyville. Work senko style baits weedless and baby 1-minus crankbaits along the outside weedlines. Chicago fishing, Midwest Report: Nearshore salmon/trout, bluegills, smallmouth, largemouth, catfish, Friends of Fishings Fall Classic Fishing Derby, Midwest Fishing Report: Coho, steelhead, perch, lakers, browns, receding ice, Chicago fishing, Outdoor notes: Pre-dawn doe, sandhill cranes, bison, Illinois deer harvest, bear dens, Chicago Park District hiring fishing instructors, A whacked-out winter: Early birds, flowers, coho, crawlers & ticks; a dearth of ice, Wild Things conference, Salmon Unlimited Swap Meet and Polar Adventure Day among Go & Show events, Lightfoot is out, Vallas and Johnson are in the April runoff, No major damage reported as tornadoes briefly touch down in Joliet, Naperville, Progressive leaders can blame themselves if Garcia or Johnson fail to make mayoral runoff, Blackhawks trade Patrick Kane to Rangers in era-ending move, Oscar predictions: Signs point to Everything turning to gold, Dear Abby: He likes wearing lingerie, wishes wife accepted it, Author or poser? Hope next time he is caught he weighs 25 lbs. Salmon fishing has been pretty good as well, anywhere from 60 to 160 feet, again a bit south. My best location has been by Colemans Point drifting to Knollwood. A motion sickness pre trip, wasnt real bad but times of feeling a little queasy could be eliminated with some motion sickness medication. I know how you feel about drum so added that pic. Chris Hamilton with his best largemouth bass. Nearshore salmon and trout on southern Lake Michigan continue to lead the sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report, but, as the many photos and reports show, the nearly perfect fall weather has led to a variety of interesting fall fishing. Click here for the update from D&S Bait, Tackle & Fly Shop . Deeper water just off the Waukegan reefs produced laker limits in the mornings. Capt. The best depth seems to be 12-15 ft. of water. TROUT: DEEP's fall trout stockings . The best is still to come for shore anglers as the majority of the huge coho are at least two weeks away from entering the harbor. . Big Bass up shallow hitting top-water baits (Whopper Ploppers, Choppos, Torpedos) up in 2-5 of water. Provided Coho on southern Lake Michigan, as well as some steelhead, lake trout, brown trout and ongoing perch action, lead this sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report. 909. The Hawks barely avoided being shut out in a 4-1 defeat Tuesday. Tim Haight, 5, of Kingston, Wisconsin, with nice bluegill from Green Lake. Warm evenings produced nice top-water action on tailbaits and creepers. 5.2M. The renovation of J.C. Murphey is in full swing with the lake dewatered. Take water and snacks and have fun. Illinois bullfrog (only) season is June 15 to Oct. 15. Victor Blackful emailed the photo above and this: I love this time of the year when the leafs change color and the air becomes crisp. BoRabb Williams with the big Chinook at the annual Nightmares event at Jackson Park on the night of Sept. 30. The Waukegan area is loaded with bait fish and they should stay in the area. Automated News Feed Subreddit No Censorship, Just News. Click here for the Wisconsin DNR weekly report. The water temp had changed over night and got colder so the fish were not very attractive and the bit was slow .we plan to try again in September hoping for better luck. Coho Salmon are everywhere! Fishing remains very consistent. Just go out there with the mindset of having A great time and youll catch the fish. Tonight he saw me with his wife and they told me thanks for the good meal. Hope its not as bad as 1988. One cast produced a hard strike and I was surprised to land a good-sized shad, in the 2-3 pound range. Paddle and Pole hosts the Berrien Springs Fish Ladder Camera. Spoons and dodger and Flys for salmon. Lake Michigan (Chicago lakefront) . Very aggressive. Found some decent sized bass targeting deeper pools and stronger current. The last 3 years our April and May customers have experienced a 95 percent limit catch ratio catching salmon and trout get your trips booked now both 247 and 247-2 have weekends and weekdays available. It turned the fish off. SOUTHERN ILLINOIS: Check with Jason Johns of Boneyard Fishing. Capt. Boat reports for perch are coming in, 30 to 60 feet of water, a bit south. Crappie: Good-Fair Once found providing decent action, though finding not always easy. All rights reserved. For shallow lakes/Flowages, redtails on a 1/16 oz weedless jig on cloudy/windy days. Posted by Stacey Greene. 23.5K members. There were a lot of other things going on after sunset: coyotes calling back and forth to each other from the woods on the east shore to another group in the ag fields to the south; a low flying heron surprising both of us when it flew a few feet over my head; a beaver swimming along the face of the dam and continuing on his way after taking a look at me. As a perched lake, boating is closed when winds top or will top 14 mph. Great time to e a Walleyenot so great to be a Mayfly or a Walleye angler. Yellow Perch: Good Still relating to weeds in 6-12. Ive been catching a lot of fish throughout the lake, location doesnt seem to matter but the depth is crucial. You want to fish split shot rigged nightcrawlers or a black and blue All Terrain jig. The fluctuating water temps energizing, then stalling the hatch as these nymphs work their way to the surface of our lakes to turn into flies, find mates, lay eggs then die in a short 24 hours once transformed. Adam Honiotes at Boondocks said eater catfish being caught; crappie in the cribs; walleye in the main channel, a couple big largemouth and a few hybrids. As far as the casting, I fished a Lake Michigan tributary. Artificial lures are still working, but you need to work lures that will attract their attention. Mostly small ones were C/R. The food bite stops about 9 am and the rest of the days is a struggle as the lakers are in spawn pattern where they feed early the worry about other things the rest of the day. A couple of weeks ago, one of the contributors to the weekly report suggested that it was almost time to start fishing the riffles as the water warms rapidly (more dissolved oxygen there than in the slower water). C) Winnetka Power Plant discharge area. Early mornings and late afternoons when the lake calms down, top water baits have been very effective. Lucas Peterson of St. Charles holds a smallmouth bass caught on an guide trip with Mike Norris on Big Green Lake. Current fly fishing conditions are terrible. Blackhawks, shaken by trades, fall flat against Coyotes. Access permits and liability waivers are required. chicago.suntimes. There are still some nice sheephead being caught out on the horseshoe on crayfish. . Lots of stocker fish swimming in the harbor. Book your spring trip soon trophy fish await you and your crew. BoRabb Williams texted the photo above and this from the Nightmares usual fishing party at Jackson Park the night before snagging season begins: Team Krappie Inc. and I fish with 8lb test. For more information on the renovation see the . On the music front the conscious rockers ep is available on the music platforms. She weighed in at 18lb and was shared with other Fisherman and Woman at Montrose. Nearby sites include (Cook County): Axehead, Belleau, Busse Woods North, Green, Horsetail, Sag Quarry East, Wolf Lake at William Powers SRA; (DuPage): Silver, Pickerel, Grove; (Kankakee): Bird Park Quarry, Rock Creek at Kankakee River SP; (Kendall): Big Lake at Silver Springs SFWA; (Lake): Sand Lake at Illinois Beach SP; (McHenry): Spring Grove Hatchery Pond; (Will): Lake Strini, Van Horn Woods. NOTE 2: The Stratton Lock and Dam has normal daily operating hours of 8 a.m. to midnight through Sept. 30. . Starting Thursday (10/6) thru Saturday (10/8) lows in upper 20s to lowest of 30s with highs in 40s to low 50s will bring sharper drops. Brian Caunter at Henrys Sports and Bait said salmon action slowed, though plenty of fish are being sighted around the South Side harbors and slips. With cooler weather coming in the next few days, the fall fishing should pick up. The video game fishing continues. We start fishing early April this year as the last 3 years our salmon and trout fishing has been excellent and with the way this winter has gone we believe this spring the action is going to been fantastic for April and May book your trips now and both 247 and 247-2 have weekends and weekdays available. Braidwood, Heidecke and LaSalle are open daily 6 a.m.-sunset. Chicago Park Districts parking passes for the fishermans parking lots at DuSable and Burnham harbors are on sale at Henrys Sports and Bait in Bridgeport, Park Bait at Montrose Harbor, and the Northerly Island Visitor Center. Open now. Definitely book a trip with Captain Bobby who is Extremely knowledgeable of the entire lake. We have entered typical summer fishing patterns for Lake Michigan out of Chicago. District fisheries biologist Seth Love would like to hear from anglers on hybrid catches at Braidwood. Sherman Park. Capt. Click here for the Wisconsin DNRs report, usually on Tuesday or Wednesday. 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