For current information on fishing conditions for your lake or area, contact the office in that district. Phone numbers are listed with each district report. Ice fishing reports will be released every ...

When it comes to ice fishing, a hot bite for crappies under the hardwater is tough to beat. While sometimes these finicky fish need to be finessed with tiny jigs tipped with spikes, in presentations ...

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We all knew it was only a matter of time before Old Man Winter had something to say about our warm January temperatures. This past week we have finally slipped into the sub-zero angling adventures. Is ...

Lake Smith: Ice thickness at Smith Lake is 8-12 inches. Bluegill — Fair: Clear Lake: Ice depth on the little lake is 14-17 inches; ice on the main lake is highly variable. Be cautious around the ...

Striped bass are on the move daily. Jon Conklin, fishing guide, said the best striper fishing is between Prairie Creek park and Point 6. Shad or brood minnows are the best baits. Have a top-water lure ...

Whether you call them crappies or croppies, or freckles, specks, or papermouths, white and black crappies have enticed America’s anglers since the advent of cane fishing poles. Their allure isn’t ...

K & K True Value Hardware in Bettendorf reported that the crappies are biting on wax worms, and the catfish are taking stink baits. EZ Livin’ Sports Center in Milan reported that the catfish are ...

Tyler — GOOD. Water normal stain; 67 degrees; 1.37 feet below pool. Bream are slow on red worms throughout the lake. Channel catfish are good on cut bait and nightcrawlers in 6-8 feet of water. Blue ...

The Hennepin Canal has been good for smallmouth bass on small spinners and small crank baits, reported Carbon Cliff (Ill.) Bait and Tackle Shop. The Mississippi and Rock Rivers have produced some nice ...