Most Illinois anglers are aware of which lakes have the best fishing for largemouths. But these 10 lakes see little fishing pressure. Following is a look at some Prairie State bucketmouth waters you might be tempted to lie about -- just to keep them to yourself. ... [+] Full Article

Muskies just keep getting bigger and bigger in our state, as verified by last year's two state-record catches. Serious muskie anglers will be hitting these lakes this year. ... [+] Full Article

We've put together a list of some great places to take the family for a week or a weekend. You can visit action theme parks, go hiking or biking, swim, play golf and dozens of other things. And they all include great fishing opportunities. ... [+] Full Article

Serious catfishermen know there's more to it than just sitting on the bank and waiting for the fish to come to them. That's why they target these lakes. ... [+] Full Article

We have some big bluegills in Illinois, but researchers are studying to see if they can super-size the fish. It looks like it's working! ... [+] Full Article

Largemouth bass fishing has never been better in the Prairie State. You can have a blast on these lakes this year. ... [+] Full Article

Springtime means it's crappie time! You can catch your share of slabs on these lakes. ... [+] Full Article

Our DNR is working hard at building us a better bass fishery. You can already see the results on these honeyholes. ... [+] Full Article

Striped bass can offer a lot of great days in the boat, especially on these waters. ... [+] Full Article

After Labor Day, walleyes leave their midlake digs and move toward shore. Here are some tips for finding and catching autumn walleyes. ... [+] Full Article