Coho Salmon are everywhere! Daily bag is five trout. 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. 1/8 oz jigs tipped with big leeches producing also in 10-14 slides outside spawn areas. Still an unusual amount of Northerns caught by anglers casting for salmon, had one in the shop well over 40 inches. Art Sound Artist with a white bass from Island Lake. Vince Oppedisano emailed the photo above and this: Overall, the Fox River has been outstanding the past week. Posted by Stacey Greene. Great time to e a Walleyenot so great to be a Mayfly or a Walleye angler. 1. Fishing isnt always catching. Guide Mike Norris texted the photo above and emailed this: Big Green Lake - With surface water temperature dipping into the mid-sixties right now the fall bite for smallmouth bass is kicking into gear. From Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Isaac Biggerstaff messaged on Instagram the photo above and this: Matt Sproch with success at Racine, Wisconsin. Largemouth Bass: Good Weed bite on Wacky Worms hard to top. Scott Wolfe of School of Fish Charters emailed about Waukegan: In the harbor the fishing improved slightly from last week, but the water is still warm and dirty and it was slow. Thanks. Most of the fish are averaging 12-13 inches. Tim Spike Davis enjoys the catching of a Chinook at Montrose Harbor. 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. It was slow going for several days last week, probably as the fish were adjusting to the dropping temps recently. He and his crew were great with me and my whole family. Open 6 a.m. (6:30 bank fishing) to sunset. Caught 4 walleye no bigger then 12 inches. Coho on southern Lake Michigan, as well as some steelhead, lake trout, brown trout and ongoing perch action, lead this sprawling raw-file Midwest Larry Jennings with a crappie from Lake Bloomington. A few Trout also in the mix. Leon Malone with a Chinook from the Chicago lakefront. We couldn't control the weather, lol..but the experience was excellent. 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. 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. 06:38am - Dec 1,21. The fishing regulatory body for Illinois is Illinois Department of Natural Resources. . ILLINOIS EARLY CATCH-AND-RELEASE FALL TROUT. Chicago Fishing Forum Since 2005. Click here for the statewide announcement. A fishing license is required. Deep holes near shallower hills and reefs need to be targeted. Scattered perch reports. Smallmouth still active at Diversey and other harbor areas. Next gig is july 8t at Montrose beach dock. Victor Blackful with a catfish from the Kankakee River. I know how you feel about drum so added that pic. I prefer the chrome and blue chug bug. Good sign for the health of the river. PERCH HAVE BEEN PRETTY GOOD UP AND DOWN THE LAKEFRONT. The stoping point in the narrows will be marked with buoy markers. Site is open daily 6 a.m.-sunset. Considering the . 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). You want to use a crankbait in perch or crappie pattern. The best areas are where weeds transition to gravel. Smallmouth Bass: Good - The last of the bedded fish seem to have left the spawning areas of the larger lakes. Everyday 6am-5 pm. Matt Biggerstaff and his son Isaac with some of the bounty from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Working for bass around both Brushwood and Elmwood Islands should pick up now. If temps on the lakes drop below 53-55 degrees watch for signs of turn-over (roiled water, floating dead vegetation/leaves) and be prepared to head elsewhere. 11/30 Last report: 2. retired trucker. Average fish is about 4lbs. Nate Toranzo with a muskie from Heidecke Lake. District fisheries biologist Seth Love would like to hear from anglers on hybrid catches at Braidwood. Come join the discussion about safety, gear, boats, tackle, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! DERBY: Friends of Fishings Fall Classic Fishing Derby, Rogers Lakewood Park (Loomis Lake), Valparaiso, 7 a.m.-noon Saturday, Sept. 24. Vallas, a former schools CEO backed by the police union, and Johnson, a Cook . Not all fish are on the bottom, but they are in deep water. December . We focus on primarily the chicagoland area, and enjoy people's fishing stories and most. Just go out there with the mindset of having A great time and youll catch the fish. 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. But as of early this week, temps back up to 70 degrees on most lakes. Smallmouth Bass: Very Good-Good Rock/Gravel humps using drop shot rigs for #s of Bass. Get a charter with Ray and Joe at Xtasea IV Charter for a great weekend fun day with your friends! Lake trout fishing in the gap by the Chicago Light was on fire 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. TRIBUNE PUBLISHING. We got a lot of rain here on Saturday, but it didnt affect clarity or levels on the Fox watershed much at all. With a multitude of locations around Chicago to get your line wet, there really is no excuse not to go out (if fishing is your thing). Tubes and drop shots are also still in play. By Seamus on 2/26/2023 6:24:31 PM Views (3) This afternoon as fishermen left there were mixed reports for Walleye. Bluegill: Good-Fair Not a lot of angler attention. Blackhawks, shaken by trades, fall flat against Coyotes. Chicago fishing can be amazing and Chitown Angler is excited to offer sportsmen daily reports and some of the most engaging fishing and hunting forums in our area. The Root River Steelhead Facility Open House is 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Thought we were good till the last boat came in with just over 21 lbs. Indiana Fishing Reports. FRIDAY JUNE 7th, SHEEPHEAD (freshwater drum) BITING REALLY GOOD ON SOFT SHELL CRABS AND SOME HARD SHELLS AS WELL. FISHING REPORT. . The recent rains finally made a difference: levels were up and there was some color to the water. Most were small, but there were a few respectable fish mixed in. Crappie fishing has been sporadic. Washington Park. Lake Michigan (Chicago lakefront) . Nefishingexpo has the lowest Google pagerank and bad results in terms of Yandex topical citation index. He said some monster cohos are around; but that is not something you can specifically target, you more need to luck into them. Northern Illinois Rivers Fishing Reports . . Northern pike fishing has been fantastic. 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. Brian Caunter at Henrys Sports and Bait said salmon action slowed some, though fish were being sighted at South Side Harbors and slips. A forum community dedicated to Chicagoland's fishing and outdoor enthusiasts. Lost of motoring around to locate fishand fish found did not always relate to fish bites. A little early still. You need an experienced guide to navigate these waters for the first time. He caught tons of panfish while I worked on some carp rigs. I prefer a leader lench of at least 24 inches. Boat reports for perch are coming in, 30 to 60 feet of water, a bit south. Some good catches of perch in 20 to 30ft of water around the dune state park building also. SOUTH SIDE, NAVY PIER AND EVEN THE HARBORS ARE PRODUCING . NOTE 2: Through October, Stratton Lock and Dam has normal daily operating hours of 8 a.m.-8 p.m.. Well it cooled me off ! Still suspending outside weed edges. 1/8 1/4 oz jigs tipped with large fats or 1/2 crawler. Brainerd Lakes Area Buzz Bite Report 2-17-2023 Feb 17, 2023 PASSES: Chicago Park District's parking passes ($20, two months) and $10 pier passes may be bought at Northerly Island Visitor Center, call (312) 745-2910 first. Drop-shot and wacky worms prevailing! The video game fishing continues. Click here for the southern Lake Michigan reports from the Wisconsin DNR. 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Small 1/32 oz jigs tipped with worms or beavertails. We are averaging 8-12 fish per 6 hour trip. 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. Bait that is starting to be used are spawn sacs, medium or large shiner minnows and night crawlers. All snagged salmon and paddlefish must be removed from the area from which they are taken and disposed of properly, in accordance with Article 5, Section 5-5 of the Fish and Aquatic Life Code. 10 h ago. Bob Johnson with a good catfish from the Kankakee River. Capt. . Evidently July and August are not the best times for steelhead and coho but we had a great time. Bring your coat! Navy . The winds had blown in warm water and the bite was slow but a king was taken during the derby. Nate Torres, 13, sent the . Staff at Tackle Haven in Benton Harbor said a 28.3-pound king was weighed Thursday, but otherwise slow action. The one key has been making sure you are fishing the windy side of the lake. 176K. Some on purpose some on accident while fishing for Perch. If you do not find the body of water you are looking for you can start a new Fishing Report Thread. As Lake Michigan does not begin to freeze until January, this is a great activity through the fall. Definitely book a trip with Captain Bobby who is Extremely knowledgeable of the entire lake. Hope to get me some this season. The bluegill bite has dissipated but I suspect it will return as the water cools down into the fifties. Mostly small ones were C/R. Bluegill: Very Good Lots of action on poppers in the shallows! Such a great and fun town for a family trip. The bass have been located in the weed lines in 12-13 ft. of water. My friends 13-year-old son caught this fish out of a public Lake in Lake County on a live bluegill the youngster just started fishing hes a freshman and hes got many years of great angling ahead to come. Paddle and Pole hosts the Berrien Springs Fish Ladder Camera. Nefishingexpo.com is tracked by us since October, 2019. the start of the summer patterns are just starting up. Crappie: Good-Fair Once found providing decent action, though finding not always easy. Bank access is very limited and most anglers fish from a boat. Vince Oppedisano with a Fox River smallmouth bass. Mike Norris with a 5 1/2-pound smallmouth bass from Green Lake in Wisconsin. The best locations are on the east side of Williams Bay and in the narrows. Tim Haight, 5, of Kingston, Wisconsin, with nice bluegill from Green Lake. Its been awhile for me. Mike Norris. Smallmouth bass can still be caught. Good times. You've inspired me and countless others to spend more time outside. I havent seen Perch this size in years. We offer some of the most magnificent cover located in the Chicagoland area. Lori Ralph at the Salmon Stop in Waukegan said boat action mornings best for salmon and lakers; still a few perch off the pier and a few fairly clean kings are being caught off the pier. (Provided) Ian Guen-Murray emailed the photo above and this: Hi Dale, Hooked this steelhead (26in., 7lb. Catfishing on the kankakee has been good on cut shad between I 55 and the railroad bridge. 1 . FISHING REPORT. I helped land it with my net. You can email him at seth.love@illinois.gov. States must work together to end HIV epidemic. Wasnt finding many fish on the edges of shorelines, but hooked into this nice walleye on a crankbait along a concrete wall at just about last light. Kurts Island Sport Shop - Like us on Facebook. 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. EMIQUON PRESERVE: Hours are sunrise to sunset. Catfish going good in burns ditch on triple s stinkbait and cut bait fishing at night. The hunters didnt do their jobs nearly as well, with all shots at flying birds resulting in misses. Musky: Good-Fair Not as active as we had hoped. For more information on the renovation see the . Jeffrey Williams messaged the photo below and this: Crappie bites are getting hot, this guy was a few oz off my PB, 1 lb 8 oz from the chicago river, he choked a gulp minnow on a white jig head. Ian Guen-Murray with a Chinook with a story, caught near 31st Street. Click here for the statewide announcement. Look for the fish by the Village Supper Club or by Browns Channel. All of the dogs did their typical magnificent jobs and found and scattered flocks of turkeys. Final fishing days are Heidecke (Tuesday, Oct. 11), LaSalle (Oct. 15) and Braidwood and Mazonia (Oct. 18). Dissolved oxygen isnt the only reason for fish to be in riffles: as the water drops, the broken water of the riffles affords some protection against ospreys, herons and kingfishers. February 5, 2023 chicago perch Fishing Report. Thanks. Madison's Fishing Headquarters! Trolling on Poygan is producing walleye and white bass. Spoons and dodger and Flys for salmon. Former U.S. Talk about fishing and share information on Chicago area waters not listed on our forums. Guide Mike Norris texted the photo at the op and emailed this: Big Green Lake Surface water temperature has risen to 72 degrees and fishing for smallmouth bass is excellent right now. I am catching them in both emerging weed beds and over the rocks. Kiernan Aiston caught this big largemouth bass from Lake County waters. Chuck Kennell emailed the photo above Saturday and this: I was Salmon fishing but hooked this Northern at about 7 PM. Beaverdam Reservoir: The next Big Bash Open Bass Tournament will be held April 16. Went out on Sunday the 9th of February casting for Cohos and Browns. Whether you want to hunt heavy cover, timber, marshes, streams, ditches or manicured fields we have what hunter . Hope next time he is caught he weighs 25 lbs. Now im 40 and get to enjoy the fall salmon with him and my kids. Early part of this week has warm weather, spiking water temps up over the 70 degree mark. Largemouth bass fishing has slowed with the warmer weather. Final fishing day is Oct. 18, except Monster Lake is open all year. Advertisement. Caught on (now) silver kastmaster with chartreuse/red dressing. 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. Perch fishing has been such that two people I enjoy, Tim Spike Davis and Jason Special One Le, even connected with each other. Note: The smaller Perch mixed in are why predator fish are also shallow. 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. Saturday morning October 1, only one fish over several hours but it was a beasta hefty 21 inch smallie (pictured) on a crankbait. Bass have been up shallow during evening hours chasing bluegill. Bullfrogs may be taken by hook and line, gig, pitchfork, spear, bow and arrow, hand, or landing net. Daily bag limits eight, possession limit 16. Illinois is leading the way. No stars. The best location has been by Trinkes or in Williams Bay. Working a lipless crank bait along the outside weed lines will take good numbers. The fish can be readily taken by either drop-shotting with small plastics, green pumpkins and small shiner color are the best or by nightcrawlers drifted with a small split shot. Big T with a largemouth bass from Independence Grove. 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. 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. Bob Johnson with a good freshwater drum from the Kankakee River. I would estimate about 90% of those were Fox River fish caught on artificials. 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. Michael Markese emailed the photo above and this earlier this month: Hey Dale hope you are well. Fox Lake Try trolling crankbaits in the main basin of the lake for walleye. I think the warmer weather may have slowed things down just a bit but from what I can tell and the reports Im getting there are still plenty of Salmon around, Kings & Coho. Id encourage anyone to put that advice into practice. . The water is still very cold and also can be quite rainy. This cold snap should actually help anglers as Walleye and Musky should react positive to the falling water temps for the weekend. Stay Safe. Brian Caunter at Henrys Sports and Bait said an angler called and reported a walleye of 13 pounds caught and apparently released from the Cal-Sag. The fish are concentrating on the pods of small bait fish. Tonight he saw me with his wife and they told me thanks for the good meal. Tournament/Club Fishing. OTC. This pattern starting to slow as weed beds fill in. Largemouth bass fishing has been very good. By muskyhunter43 on 10/23/2014 Views (1130) Went down to the fox river at about 5am threw a 1/4 ounce white jig w/a white 3" grub. Readers suggest SpotHero app downtown. Had to wade in through the cattails to grab her. This should change with impending cold snap (did I say this last week??). I have been catching them in several spots and in several depth ranges. God puts us in places for a reason. Tips & Tricks. Walleye: Good-Fair Deep gravel/rock fish in 28-34 on 1/4 3/8 oz jig/chubs and working #9 Jigging Raps and 2.5 Shiver Minnows. Enjoy the chronicling in photos and stories of what is turning into a pretty good fall for lakefront anglers with salmon and trout. When this isnt working and fish are being seen, drop jigging lures such as Shiver Minnows and Jigging Raps to entice gits. To book me for a guide trip reach out to me via my Facebook page at mike.norris.7773 or email me through my website at www.comecatchsmallmouth.com. Heidecke lake-smallmouth are on fire right now with water temps at 60-61. Mike Markese keeps catching fall Chinook with a tried lure. Ive been submitting some photos to you and some reports for the last three or four years now Ive even been lucky enough to Grace the suntimes with my photos thanks to you and I appreciate that. And the rest is history. Lost a few jumping hook shakers too. They caught and released over 20 Lakers in 2 hours of fishing from 9-11am , with multiple doubles ! Water at about 2 foot visibility. Casting or trolling with spinners, bait and bobber, and fly-fishing are all popular fishing methods for chasing trout in Floras Lake. The great actor plays a man of uncertain identity in whimsical and sharply written comedy. That is a September to remember. Oddly, the tubes used were 2 , meant for Bass if thats any indication of the size of the Crappies (11+). Open 6 a.m. (6:30 bank fishing) to sunset. Fishing Market Size 2023 [ NEWEST INDUSTRY DATA of 119 Pages ] till 2029 Published: Feb. 27, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. Over the time it has been ranked as high as 4 195 199 in the world. Sport Fly Fishing Tackle Market 2023 Size Industry, Current Trends, Demand and Size Share Estimation by 2028 with Top Players Published: Feb. 13, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. The second method is lindy rigging jumbo leeches right around the weedline also in 18 ft of water. lakers . 2210 W. Pershing Rd. Eelpout or Burbot are spawning and everyone C/R some. From the North Side of Chicago, Laurance Reed emailed the photo and this: Reed is the guy who sent the photo of the pink salmon in the hump mode, which he caught last month. She once called her husbands habit weird, so he tried to repress it, but now wants to raise the subject again. Within the body of the sprawling raw-file MFR, I can use whatever style of photos come in. Most being caught in 5-10 weeds, Broadleaf (Musky Cabbage) best. Thread deleted/moved on recent water temps and salmon fishing around chicago: 5. tampanian. Click here for the Wisconsin DNRs report, usually on Tuesday or Wednesday. I also want to run his photo full length to give some perspective from the lakefront. In the last week, my clients and I have caught smallmouth bass up to five and a half pounds. Open 6 a.m. (6:30 bank fishing) to sunset. Smallmouth are still scattered but that should improve in the next few weeks with fall frenzy. 7 mo ago. Division of Fish & Wildlife staff collect reports as time permits. Due to the cold spring, the largemouth bass are a couple of weeks behind schedule, the bass are not very thick on the weedline yet. #e_RadioUS Midwest Fishing Report: Coho, steelhead, perch, lakers, browns, receding ice, Chicago fishing https://e-radio.us/midwest-fishing-report-coho-steelhead . John Honiotes at Boondocks reported good action on catfish up to 6 pounds; hybrid stripers continue to be good. All on the trout worms. Minnows are working best,some on plastics. Some good catches of perch in 20 to 30 ft of water around the dune state park building also. Jul 24, 2015 at 9:27 pm . Warm water shut down the salmon and trout and the pike, bass and drum were more active. It was great. By random chance, I had gone with an exact match of the minnows-a small white deer hair streamer-and the smallmouth seemed to like it. d) Disposition of Snagged Salmon and Paddlefish. Illinois bullfrog (only) season is June 15 to Oct. 15. Stacey Greene at Park Bait at Montrose Harbor texted: I think the warmer weather may have slowed things down just a bit but from what I can tell and the reports Im getting there are still plenty of Salmon around, Kings & Coho. MADEIRA BEACH, Fla. - Every Friday morning, Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina joins Good Day to fill viewers in on his fishing forecast as we head into the weekend. Give Your Review. Crappie: Good Best over deep wood especially along channels in Flowages. Capt. Ken Husker OMalley with a local largemouth bass. Chicago Tribune Connecticut Fishing Report. Paddle and Pole hosts the Berrien Springs Fish Ladder Camera. Try casting an umbrella rig parallel to and along weed edges in fourteen feet of water. This should be a good week for the shore guys. April May salmon and trout. Capt. As we see with the photo of a northern pike below, salmon are not the only thing going on lakefront. Poygan. NOTE 2: The Stratton Lock and Dam has normal daily operating hours of 8 a.m. to midnight through Sept. 30. Real estate news with posts on buying homes, celebrity real estate, unique houses, selling homes, and real estate advice from realtor.com. The limited success by harbor anglers was mostly from boats and kayaks jigging the deeper holes and shore guys about an hour before sunrise in the dark. Chicago fishing, Midwest Fishing Report: Perch, perch, perch, crappie, where's the ice. Our Top Forums View All. On lakes, 10-14 weed edges using small jig or minnows. Spring fishing brings very nice coolers of brown trout ,coho salmon dont miss out on this chance to boat some of the best tasting fish of the season we start fishing at the beginning of April and both of our boats have availability for weekends and weekdays. 284K. Two gentlemen from Kentucky and their dogs joined our usual group for a turkey hunt. The water clarity continues to improve and the largemouth are hitting a little better on 4 inch senkos in green pumpkin. Our weekends are filling up fast. Yellow Perch: Good-Fair Medium fatheads, beavertail, crawlers in 6-10 weeds. Surface water temperature on Big Green has cooled to 44 . Click here for the southern Lake Michigan reports from the Wisconsin DNR. Ian Guen-Murray with a Chinook with a story, caught near 31st Street. Chicago Tribune Fishing Report. I was hoping he would pick up a brown trout, too, or maybe even a lake trout to go with his pink salmon, Chinook, coho and now steelhead. 12:30pm - Sep 2,21. fidusfish 8 . Hook-and-line sturgeon season in Wisconsin runs through Sept. 30. Phil Schuman at Tackle Haven in Benton Harbor, Michigan said a few salmon are into the St. Joseph River. Click here for the Wisconsin DNR weekly report. data-event-category="Navigation header guest". Let me know if he qualifies for fish if he week or honorable mention. G. Peters. The best depth has been 8-15 ft. of water. We got some nice Bluegill , striper bass and a perch. Learned a ton by putting time in on the water as much as possible, goes to show the Fox is a very good fishery if you can put in the time and try to learn a little bit every day. Come join the discussion about optics, trails, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Capt. Frank Catdaddy Smith living up to his name at Braidwood Lake. Discounted angler parking; $9 daily, if out by 10 a.m. 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. Take water and snacks and have fun. The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. NOTE: Check updates on water conditions at foxwaterway.com or (847) 587-8540. You can email him at seth.love@illinois.gov. 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. Tim Spike Davis texted the photo above and this tale from Montrose: The other night when I caught that salmon, I turned and handed it to a guy who had not caught any fish. What is Whacking Fatties? No Comments. Jeffrey Williams messaged the photo above and this: We headed to Independence grove for the 1st time. Current fly fishing conditions are terrible. A sample of the big fish being caught at Milwaukee. 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 did take a look at the Fox and briefly fished a tributary yesterday. Sunday, wading in deeper pools produced 27 smallmouth which put me over my 500 goal for the year. Still chasing big lures and big baits, but most fish found in 3-5 fow this week. Your complete resource for Chicago fishing reports and information. comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment More posts from r/AutoNewspaper subscribers . Perch were on out of Burns Ditch Saturday morning. . plenty of bass blue gill ..crappie and perch.. salmon Steelhead brown trout too.. near the Ford plant and grain elevators. Spinnerbaits have been tops with lipless cranks, chatterbaits and weedless spoons all producing good catches! hooked up or foul hooked something big (felt like a carp or muskie) but popped off under the dam. Rob Abouchar emailed the photo below and this: With rehearsal on Sunday for the Zappa fest I stayed home for the weekend. Water temp is in the mid 60s. BoRabb Williams with a crappie from the Calumet. I talked to a local and he said that the salmon that were being caught were being caught downstream, closer to the lake. I | 53 comments on LinkedIn 5.2M. Jimmy Fly Mo rigs on the Blue/green, Green/silver and Green/orange were best behind chrome or smoke Luhr-Jensen Dodgers. Hopefully great memories will be made at the shows in December. Water temp 68. The big smallmouth was fun and weighed 3.39 lbs / 18.5 . He also said there were whispers of perch already around the Ford Plant up the Calumet. 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