From burnin' gears to greasin' skillets, the channel catfish is hard to beat. These waters are our state's best when it comes to catchin' cats. ... [+] Full Article
Thanks to our hatchery system, walleye fishing is booming in our state. These lakes are the best ones for you to target this season. ... [+] Full Article
Because striped bass are such a difficult fish to figure out, most anglers don't bother fishing for them. That's a big mistake. You can get in on the red-hot action on these nine waters. ... [+] Full Article
Fishing for largemouth bass starts heating up this month in the northern half of our state. You can get your string stretched on these waters. ... [+] Full Article
In a state that's 400 miles long, there are plenty of places to fish in the Land of Lincoln. These waters are the best of the best. ... [+] Full Article
There are many Illinois anglers who will tell you that chasing striped bass can be very addicting. Right now, those anglers are getting their fix on these waters. ... [+] Full Article
Lakes south of Interstate 80 probably won't get a solid layer of ice this winter. That means all you downstate folks need to head to northern Illinois for some of our great ice-fishing opportunities. ... [+] Full Article