Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) fisheries biologists, with support from contracted commercial fishers and biologists from the Illinois River Biological Station, recently conducted a 10-day intensive harvest operation in the Starved Rock pool of the Illinois River. The effort … Continued
Across much of the USA, public access for ice fishing can be found at national wildlife refuges. Many U.S. wildlife refuges contain lakes, rivers, and other waterways where ice can reach thickness that are safe for fishing. National wildlife refuges … Continued
The Lake Michigan Committee recently proposed a lake-wide reduction of 62 percent in the number of Chinook salmon stocked into Lake Michigan. The proposal followed extensive consultation with angler groups and other stakeholders, and more than three years of research … Continued
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Division of Fisheries is now using an online application system through the www.ifishillinois.org website for fishing clubs and tournament organizers to apply for tournament permits, and is providing up-to-date tournament schedules through the … Continued
The 2016 Illinois spring trout fishing season opens on Saturday, April 2 at 50 ponds, lakes, and streams throughout the state. When the regular season begins, anglers can keep rainbow trout for the table. Fly fishing anglers can use fly … Continued