10 h ago. OTC. Illinois bullfrog (only) season is June 15 to Oct. 15. Site summer hours6 a.m.-10 p.m.run through Oct. 31. She once called her husbands habit weird, so he tried to repress it, but now wants to raise the subject again. Site is open daily 6 a.m.-sunset. 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. Sheepshead and redfish were biting this past week. Caught on (now) silver kastmaster with chartreuse/red dressing. Fairly stabilized forecast with temps slowly warming for the 4th of July holiday weekend coming up. Kayak angler Isaac Biggerstaff messaged the photo above (as well as the one included in the Shoreline Salmon and Trout Report) and this on Instagram, then added: Kurt Justice at Kurts Island Sport Shop in Minocqua emailed: A little taste of things to come earlier in this past week as surface temps on some bodies of water fell as low as 64 degrees. Enjoy! The fishing regulatory body for Illinois is Illinois Department of Natural Resources. A few nice trout are starting to arrive to feed on spawn. Brian Caunter at Henrys Sports and Bait said salmon action slowed some, though fish were being sighted at South Side Harbors and slips. Fishing reports and forecasts for ~10,000 streams and lakes and rivers across North America and the United Kingdom. Mike Norris with a 5 1/2-pound smallmouth bass from Green Lake in Wisconsin. It was a lot of work for a few bluegills. MIDWEST FISHING REPORT 2023-03-01 - . Kyle a try at Sliver Beach Fishing. Fall trout season for catchable rainbow trout opens Oct. 15. Capt. Best on top-water bucktails and small jerks with tails. Heres a pic of Corys friends fish from the other evening from Diversey on a Shad Rap. Greg Katello with muskie success on a quick stop at Lake Shelbyville. The key I have found is keeping your bait moving. The best depth seems to be 12-15 ft. of water. Pike have come pretty shallow. Click here for the Wisconsin DNR weekly report. ET Matt Biggerstaff and his son Isaac with some of the bounty from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Click here for the statewide announcement. d) Disposition of Snagged Salmon and Paddlefish. Other Waters. 11/30 Last report: 2. retired trucker. 06:38am - Dec 1,21. Good sign for the health of the river. Oct 03, 2014 at 7:44 pm. Join Community Grow Your Business. Capt. 1 week ago Show details . Best baits have been a swim bait or a jig with a twin tail grub. Freshwater and saltwater fishing reports for Connecticut. Perch and other summer fishing around Chicago leads this sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report. Bob Johnson with a good fall smallmouth bass from the Kankakee River. The latest Tweets from Spendthrift Charters (@ChicagoCharter). Work the baits on mid-lake humps holding baitfish. Pike fattening up on young of year Perch roaming shallow weeds of 3-7. The Waukegan area is loaded with bait fish and they should stay in the area. Caught a 1/2 dozen smallmouth mostly on hair jigs snapping retrieve back to boat. Bait that is starting to be used are spawn sacs, medium or large shiner minnows and night crawlers. Even though we have fish for a long time together hes very modest and I asked him could I share the story with you, have a great weekend thank you. Then it was off to see Dan Taylors to visit Bees nest pub for possible gig. They are in the medium weeds between 8 and 10 ft of water. Sherman Park. Be prepared for any weather so you are comfortable with any type of conditions. Smallmouth still active at Diversey and other harbor areas. We got a lot of rain here on Saturday, but it didnt affect clarity or levels on the Fox watershed much at all. It was a great day and fun was had by all. INLAND. Site is open daily 6 a.m.-sunset. Unfortunately the strong NE winds early last week took their toll on our fishing and it was a slow week. 10 h ago. Drought could be on the way. Ive been catching a lot of fish throughout the lake, location doesnt seem to matter but the depth is crucial. NOTE: Check updates on water conditions at foxwaterway.com or (847) 587-8540. Water temp 68. I know how you feel about drum so added that pic. . Dr. Atul Mallik emailed the photo above and this on Thursday: My son, Indra, was up for fishing Chicago River downtown today. Smallmouth are still scattered but that should improve in the next few weeks with fall frenzy. Still chasing big lures and big baits, but most fish found in 3-5 fow this week. Anglers need to limit umbrella rigs to three hooks though. NAVY PIER: North side open for anglers. Daily bag is five trout. As far as the casting, I fished a Lake Michigan tributary. comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment More posts from r/CHICAGOSUNauto subscribers . My fishing partner Matt honey centanno doubled up on a nice bass and pike to end the day. Ken Husker OMalley of Husker Outdoors emailed the photos above and below, and this: Here is a recap of this past weeks fishing. Capt. States must work together to end HIV epidemic. We couldn't control the weather, lol..but the experience was excellent. BoRabb Williams with the big Chinook at the annual Nightmares event at Jackson Park on the night of Sept. 30. Picking up a few good-sized largemouth bass also. But a way to realistically get us there faster is to have a plan where everyone is on the same page. 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. I have not found where they are consistently schooled. . plenty of bass blue gill ..crappie and perch.. salmon Steelhead brown trout too.. near the Ford plant and grain elevators. Ken Husker OMalley of Husker Outdoors emailed the photo above and this: Here is a recap of this past weeks fishing. Hope to get me some this season. Bait that is starting to be used are spawn sacs, medium or large shiner minnows and night crawlers. Try swim baits, bladed jigs, and stick worms along the north shore and in and around the islands. Blackhawks, shaken by trades, fall flat against Coyotes. . Welcome and thanks for visiting Windycitysalmon.com, serving the Chicago, Wisconsin, and Indiana area with world class salmon and trout charter fishing. Ken Husker OMalley with a local bluegill. Only those water bodies with a current report are included. He swears he catches at least 1 every season on his Ghost. Posted by Stacey Greene. Arden Katz said crappie were good on Bluff in 10-12, rip-jigging minnows or Mini-Mites with spikes. Evidently July and August are not the best times for steelhead and coho but we had a great time. Chicago. Ticking the tops of the weeds will trigger a reaction strike. Good luck and I hope to see you on the water. On the music front the first rehearsal is in the books for zappafest. This group was designed with the purpose of sharing fishing activities, tips, and related information. No stars. Click here for the Wisconsin DNRs report, usually on Tuesday or Wednesday. 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. From Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Isaac Biggerstaff messaged on Instagram the photo above and this: Matt Sproch with success at Racine, Wisconsin. The best areas are where weeds transition to gravel. Bob Johnson with a smallmouth bass from Heidecke Lake. Washington Park. Tim Haight, 5, of Kingston, Wisconsin, with nice bluegill from Green Lake. A motion sickness pre trip, wasnt real bad but times of feeling a little queasy could be eliminated with some motion sickness medication. Saw maybe 7 jump. Your complete resource for Chicago fishing reports and information. Bluegill bite on Partridge lake has picked up. Click here for the Wisconsin DNR weekly report. The recent rains finally made a difference: levels were up and there was some color to the water. Then there is this from Pete Starshak, part of a longer report about another matter, who sent the photo above and this: Last maybe the smallest smallie ever on a topwater, over the weekend on the DesPlaines. 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. Most were small, but there were a few respectable fish mixed in. BoRabb Williams with a crappie from the Calumet. Kiernan Aiston caught this big largemouth bass from Lake County waters. The colder weather forecasted later this week will get this lake in fall mode again. NOTE 2: The Stratton Lock and Dam has normal daily operating hours of 8 a.m. to midnight through Sept. 30. 1. Readers suggest SpotHero app downtown. Northern pike fishing has been fantastic. This was the first time its happened somewhere other than a power plant outflow. Put lines in around 9:30am by 9:45am we had limited out on Cohos for the day. GALESVILLE RESERVOIR: rainbow trout, bass. She once called her husbands habit weird, so he tried to repress it, but now wants to raise the subject again. As Lake Michigan does not begin to freeze until January, this is a great activity through the fall. For shallow lakes/Flowages, redtails on a 1/16 oz weedless jig on cloudy/windy days. Former U.S. . Small jigs tipped with a minnow or plastic working best. Chicago Lake, Michigan fishing report, rainbow trout fly fishing forecast, fishing season updates, fly shop and fishing guides, and fly-fishing weather. The bass have been located in the weed lines in 12-13 ft. of water. Big Green Lake - Angling pressure is down with the Wisconsin gun deer season in progress but for the few anglers still out fishing the rewards are there. chicago.suntimes. Crappie Time and salmon. were done with the cats. Laurance Reed with a salmon from the North Side of Chicago. Here is his fishing report for Feb. 4, 2022. I love stories like that. Check daily updates on boating at (815) 640-8099. The great actor plays a man of uncertain identity in whimsical and sharply written comedy. 5531 S. King Dr. (773) 256-1248. Most of the fish are averaging 12-13 inches. Open 6 a.m. (6:30 bank fishing) to sunset. Two gentlemen from Kentucky and their dogs joined our usual group for a turkey hunt. Lots of stocker fish swimming in the harbor. Staff at Kurts Island Sport Shop in Minocqua emailed; As we exit June following a very windy month, with unusual highs (90s) and lows (40s). It can also be used for club announcements. Rock and gravel humps and down along slopes holding more, but less sizeable Smallies. Final fishing days are Heidecke (Tuesday, Oct. 11), LaSalle (Oct. 15) and Braidwood and Mazonia (Oct. 18). This hatch really messes with the Walleye anglers as fish gorge on the easy to capture nymphs on their nearly two-day swim to the surface. Casting or trolling with spinners, bait and bobber, and fly-fishing are all popular fishing methods for chasing trout in Floras Lake. 14 Anglers, 23 Yellowtail, 47 Bonito. 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. 150 to 180 feet off the reefs were best. Fishing Report 11/23/2020. Moved the boat around to a few more spots throughout the day, we were able to pull 101 Cohos in the boat. 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. Rob Abouchar emailed the report below on Salmon Unlimiteds 12th annual Kids Shore Fishing Derby at Waukegan on Saturday: I had the Leyden bass fishing club outing to Waukegan harbor with salmon unlimited Saturday morning. Spinnerbaits have been tops with lipless cranks, chatterbaits and weedless spoons all producing good catches! Michael Markese emailed the photo above and this earlier this month: Hey Dale hope you are well. moon phase Sun times . A few top water bass can be taken at last light on a pop r. The bluegill action is excellent on money bugs by IJO Plastics. Tim Spike Davis texted the photo above and this from Montrose Harbor: Stacey Greene at Park Bait at Montrose Harbor texted: Salmon still hitting pretty good, kings and cohos. I did take a look at the Fox and briefly fished a tributary yesterday. Catching smallmouth bass while targeting salmon in streams in southeast Wisconsin. Robert Buckmaster emailed the photo above and this: Good morning dale. Salmon fishing has been pretty good as well, anywhere from 60 to 160 feet, again a bit south. 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. All on the trout worms. Tomorrow's trip (Nov 13) has been cancelled due to lack of reservations. The water is still very cold and also can be quite rainy. Pete Starshak. Meeting of the minds, Jason Special One Le (left) and Tim Spike Davis, while perch fishing at Montrose Harbor last week. Staff at Tackle Haven in Benton Harbor, Michigan, said perch were beginning to show before the blow in 40 feet out of St. Joseph; coho, steelhead, lakers and a few kings are in 140-160; smallmouth are decent and walleye hit and miss (drifting crawlers) in the river. Smallmouth Bass: Good - The last of the bedded fish seem to have left the spawning areas of the larger lakes. This is a long time hardcore fishing friend Leon Malone with a stream lined powerhouse chinook that crushed a 3/4oz K.O wobbler a few days ago. I am catching them in both emerging weed beds and over the rocks. Vallas, a former schools CEO backed by the police union, and Johnson, a Cook . Crappie: Good Best over deep wood especially along channels in Flowages. Heidecke lake-smallmouth are on fire right now with water temps at 60-61. TROUT: DEEP's fall trout stockings . If you do not find the body of water you are looking for you can start a new Fishing Report Thread. The first is trolling deep diving crank baits along the weedline in 18 ft of water. Walleye Pike can be caught using two different methods. Thread deleted/moved on recent water temps and salmon fishing around chicago: 5. tampanian. Enjoy yourself. Saturday morning October 1, only one fish over several hours but it was a beasta hefty 21 inch smallie (pictured) on a crankbait. Small to medium fatheads, as well as small feathered or plastic tailed jigs working well. Lyback's Ice Fishing - February 25th 2023. They caught and released over 20 Lakers in 2 hours of fishing from 9-11am , with multiple doubles ! Final day for boat fishing is Oct. 23; final day for shore fishing is Oct. 28. 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