I prefer a leader lench of at least 24 inches. George Peters with a smallmouth bass from the Kankakee River. The water clarity continues to improve and the largemouth are hitting a little better on 4 inch senkos in green pumpkin. For more information or to report an invasive species, call the Illinois Sea-Grant Program in Zion, Illinois (847) 872-8677, the Illinois DNR in Topeka, Illinois (309) 968-7531, or the Indiana DNR, Division of Fish & Wildlife in Indianapolis, Indiana (317) 232-4093. . Ray Hinton sent the photo above and this: Good evening Dale , I hope all is well. Fish are going are southern Lake Michigan and it is not all coho, as the reports below indicate. Site is open daily 6 a.m.-sunset. God they are fun to catch at that size. Swimbaits also effective on these big, shallow brutes! Coho Salmon are everywhere! Have a good one! Have a great week! After the sun had set, things got interesting. At 457 acres, Busse Reservoir is one of the largest fishing and boating waters in Cook County. I didnt do well on the local ponds and lakes this week. . Bob Poteshman of Confusion Charters said out of Chicago there's decent fishing, but it is very deep, 12-15 miles out, because most of the lake's warm waters are on our end of the lake . POWERTON: Summer hours are 6 a.m.-8 p.m. through Sept. 30. Smallmouth Bass: Very Good-Good Rock/Gravel humps using drop shot rigs for #s of Bass. Literally seemed to switch overnight on the 22nd. Paddle and Pole hosts the Berrien Springs Fish Ladder Camera. Largemouth bass have been a bit slow. Scott Wolfe of School of Fish Charters emailed: Another week of very deep water fishing for boaters. Come join the discussion about safety, gear, boats, tackle, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! I know how you feel about drum so added that pic. Chicago fishing, Midwest Fishing Report: Perch, perch, perch, crappie, where's the ice. Illinois bullfrog (only) season is June 15 to Oct. 15. info@spendthriftcharters.com . They are in the medium weeds between 8 and 10 ft of water. 1.5M. Vallas, a former schools CEO backed by the police union, and Johnson, a Cook . . NOTE 2: The Stratton Lock and Dam has normal daily operating hours of 8 a.m. to midnight through Sept. 30. In the last week, my clients and I have caught smallmouth bass up to five and a half pounds. It was a lot of work for a few bluegills. Greg Katello with muskie success on a quick stop at Lake Shelbyville. Originally a limestone quarry, the Palmisano Nature Park was converted into a public space in 2009. Mimi Boysens grandson with a smile and a bluegill from the Chain OLakes. Evidently July and August are not the best times for steelhead and coho but we had a great time. Crappie Time and salmon. were done with the cats. The winds had blown in warm water and the bite was slow but a king was taken during the derby. Nefishingexpo has the lowest Google pagerank and bad results in terms of Yandex topical citation index. Fishing is great and so many more activities to do when you take a break from fishing. From the deep blue waters of Lake Michigan to the many great rivers and crystal-clear lakes and ponds, Illinois bank fishing opportunities abound. Medium fats under floats. Current fly fishing conditions are terrible. As of January 2019, Capt. Most being caught in 5-10 weeds, Broadleaf (Musky Cabbage) best. 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. The Lake Trout fishing into late-October can be hard to match . Over the time it has been ranked as high as 4 195 199 in the world. Early catch and release season opens Oct. 1. Look for the fish just west of the Yacht Club or by Willow Point. 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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. Fox Lake Try trolling crankbaits in the main basin of the lake for walleye. Hope next time he is caught he weighs 25 lbs. Tournament/Club Fishing. d) Disposition of Snagged Salmon and Paddlefish. Safe travels to you. Crappie: Good-Fair Weeds of 10-14 best on lakes, while drowned wood on Flowages. The surrounding waters off Waukegan Harbor offer excellent Salmon and Trout fishing on Lake Michigan for you to enjoy an unsurpassed charter fishing experience, right in Chicago's own back yard. Pete Starshak offers this as the smallest smallmouth bass to be caught on a topwater, from the Des Plaines River. On the music front the first rehearsal is in the books for zappafest. Vince Oppedisano emailed the photo above and this: Overall, the Fox River has been outstanding the past week. Deep holes near shallower hills and reefs need to be targeted. Big thanks to my Cousin Leslie and Gerry Taylor for hosting . Spawn and skein worked better than casting. PERCH HAVE BEEN PRETTY GOOD UP AND DOWN THE LAKEFRONT. fishing is a favorite activity in Chicago. 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. The one key has been making sure you are fishing the windy side of the lake. Chris Hamilton with his best largemouth bass. Caught a 1/2 dozen smallmouth mostly on hair jigs snapping retrieve back to boat. [Sports] - Midwest Fishing Report: Coho, steelhead, perch, lakers, browns, receding ice, Chicago fishing. Open now. Fishing report. ET Heidecke lake-smallmouth are on fire right now with water temps at 60-61. The catch was nearly all coho with an occasional lake trout, chinook or steelhead. Indiana Fishing Reports. You've inspired me and countless others to spend more time outside. Final fishing days are Heidecke (Oct. 11), LaSalle (Oct. 15) and Braidwood (Oct. 18). Boat reports for perch are coming in, 30 to 60 feet of water, a bit south. Bob Johnson with a good freshwater drum from the Kankakee River. Rich Sleziak at Slezs Bait in Lake Station, Indiana, texted: Still lots of groups chasing kings and coho in area tributaries. 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. Bass have been up shallow during evening hours chasing bluegill. It would have been nice to get confirmation because the only glow in the dark flies Ive used up until now have been for salmonids; Id like to know what else will eat them. Click here for the statewide announcement. Michael Markese emailed the photo above and this earlier this month: Hey Dale hope you are well. If you need a fishing licence you can purchase one directly from Chicago San Fishing License 24/7. Solid full grown river bass!! John Gillespie show, "Waters & Woods" showed him and a guide last week pounding 7-15 lb. Do it very early in the morning, we started at 6:00 am. Crappie: Good Best over deep wood especially along channels in Flowages. Yellow Perch: Good-Fair - Bigger Perch (10-12) cruising shallows picking up medium fatheads or 1/2 crawlers on 1/16 oz weedless jigs. 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. Bluegills are active off the docks. I am thrilled to announce I have accepted an offer with Molson Coors Beverage Company as a Category Management Intern in their Chicago office this summer. In the harbor it looks like the carp are done spawning and that should mean the bass get active. Crappie fishing has been sporadic. Larry Jennings with a crappie from Lake Bloomington. Largemouth Bass: Fair Fewer reports though this past weekend lots of boaters (and some skiers) out for a last hurrah. Click herefor the statewide announcement. Big Bass up shallow hitting top-water baits (Whopper Ploppers, Choppos, Torpedos) up in 2-5 of water. Prices and optons are listed including non resident fishing licenses. Good times. Fishing maniac Perch bite [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3] 44. wallin. At only 26 acres, this is the smallest park on the list, but what it lacks in sizes makes up for in topography. Even though we have fish for a long time together hes very modest and I asked him could I share the story with you, have a great weekend thank you. FISHING REPORT. They can be caught on purple or chartreuse plastic with a 1/32 oz jig. You need an experienced guide to navigate these waters for the first time. Not yesterday. Oddly, the tubes used were 2 , meant for Bass if thats any indication of the size of the Crappies (11+). Jig and minnow, shallow crankbaits in Perch patterns and 1/8 1/4 oz spinnerbaits working best. Hope its not as bad as 1988. Look for the fish by Browns Channel or by Willow Point. I am catching them in both emerging weed beds and over the rocks. Fish were active anywhere from 20 feet to the bottom. 176K. Try around the Heidel Bar, Dartmouth Bay, Sandstone Point, and Blackbird Bay. Smallmouth Bass: Good - The last of the bedded fish seem to have left the spawning areas of the larger lakes. Regular hours thru the holiday. Page 1 of 85 [ 4216 topics ] Go to . Thad. . Washington Park. 12:30pm - Sep 2,21. fidusfish 8 . It turned the fish off. Former U.S. The Root River Steelhead Facility Open House is 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Best baits have been a swim bait or a jig with a twin tail grub. Chubs, suckers on jigs for live bait. Then it was off to see Dan Taylors to visit Bees nest pub for possible gig. Unfortunately the strong NE winds early last week took their toll on our fishing and it was a slow week. Locations that have produced the most fish are by Knollwood, Rainbow Point and the beach in Fontana. Still a few bass for a couple of the guys that are fishing them over at Diversey. B) Waukegan Harbor (in North Harbor basin only). Fishing was excellent with many limit catches. Staff at Tackle Haven in Benton Harbor, Michigan, said perch were beginning to show before the blow in 40 feet out of St. Joseph. Smallmouth are still really active. Fishing all last week good in 65 to 85ft of water straight out of burns ditch and to the west fish 30ft down to the bottom. 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. The youth waterfowl hunt is oct 23-24. Art Sound Artist with a white bass from Island Lake. Lake Michigan (Chicago lakefront) . Your complete resource for Chicago fishing reports and information. Click here for the Wisconsin DNRs report, usually on Tuesday or Wednesday. This hatch really messes with the Walleye anglers as fish gorge on the easy to capture nymphs on their nearly two-day swim to the surface. Very aggressive. Illinois is leading the way. This should change with impending cold snap (did I say this last week??). Perch and other summer fishing around Chicago leads this sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report. I saw a lot of people fishing near the dams yesterday-they didnt have any trouble wading out to the middle of the river. Best of Cook County Lakes Fishing Report Recipes . Crappie fishing remains good in the basin of the lake with jig and minnow, or off Kuno Point. Nearshore salmon and trout on southern Lake Michigan continue to lead the sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report, but, as . 2450. Category Archives: Fishing Conditions | Montrose Harbor Chicago. initiative combines industry-leading health and safety standards with virtual technologies designed to keep real estate moving forward, and give our employees, customers and partners confidence and support to stay safe. The fishing regulatory body for Illinois is Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Access permits and liability waivers are required. For guide parties, please call Dave Duwe at 608-883-2050. Here is his fishing report for Feb. 4, 2022. Rob Abouchar emailed the photo below and this: With rehearsal on Sunday for the Zappa fest I stayed home for the weekend. 166 yellowtail on yo-yo jigs and dropper loop sardines. Stacey Greene at Park Bait at Montrose Harbor texted: Hi Dale,Perch fishing has been really good. Mimi Boysen emailed the photo above and this earlier this month: My 5 year old grandson Jack caught these two fish last Sunday within 15 minutes on Lake Marie. C) Winnetka Power Plant discharge area. 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. It was slow going for several days last week, probably as the fish were adjusting to the dropping temps recently. Thanks. Laurance Reed with a salmon from the North Side of Chicago. SPRING LAKE: Site superintendent Thad Cook emailed: Hey Dale, Oct 21st is the last day for boats to be on Spring Lake. A forum community dedicated to fishers, anglers and enthusiasts in the Chicago area. With the warm weather, I have been positioning myself on the deep weedlines in 20-25 ft of water. Lost of motoring around to locate fishand fish found did not always relate to fish bites. Kayak angler Isaac Biggerstaff messaged the photo above (as well as the one included in the Shoreline Salmon and Trout Report) and this on Instagram, then added: Kurt Justice at Kurts Island Sport Shop in Minocqua emailed: A little taste of things to come earlier in this past week as surface temps on some bodies of water fell as low as 64 degrees. The bluegill bite has dissipated but I suspect it will return as the water cools down into the fifties. Not all fish are on the bottom, but they are in deep water. The boat ramp is located at Boice Cope County Park. The great actor plays a man of uncertain identity in whimsical and sharply written comedy. Click here for the update from D&S Bait, Tackle & Fly Shop . Illinois is leading the way. It had a nice stain and the fish were less skittish than usual. Bait shop is open 6:30 a.m.-7 p.m. daily; restaurant, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. weekdays, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. weekends. 23.5K members. Staff at Kurts Island Sport Shop in Minocqua emailed; As we exit June following a very windy month, with unusual highs (90s) and lows (40s). Silver or white dodgers and spin n glows for trout. Kyle a try at Sliver Beach Fishing. Warm water shut down the salmon and trout and the pike, bass and drum were more active. Most were small, but there were a few respectable fish mixed in. Be patient and if you dont catch fish the first time try again. Poygan. Bank access is very limited and most anglers fish from a boat. Working a lipless crank bait along the outside weed lines will take good numbers. Click for a list of Fishing Clubs. District fisheries biologist Seth Love would like to hear from anglers on hybrid catches at Braidwood. Spawn sacs, larger minnows and crawlers. Chicago Tribune Connecticut Fishing Report. Picking up a few good-sized largemouth bass also. I am locating smallmouth bass as shallow as eight feet and as deep at twenty feet, so I move around frequently to locate them. Best on top-water bucktails and small jerks with tails. Fishing Report 11/23/2020. Capt. SOUTH SIDE, NAVY PIER AND EVEN THE HARBORS ARE PRODUCING . Nate Toranzo emailed the photo above and this: Been watching your work since the 1990s.just a quick report on heidecke.very slow today,saw a few boats out,one anchored on a spot catching a few white bass.very little action did I see from bank anglers.but I did manage to get this small muskie on the east end of the bridge rip rap using a 1/4 jig and a 3 inch chartreuse twister tail grub.thanks for your time! Feb 16, 2023 (The Expresswire) -- "Oil And Gas Fishing Tools Market" Research Insights Report 2023 | TOP 3 KEY . You will not regret it. Small to medium fatheads, as well as small feathered or plastic tailed jigs working well. With cooler weather coming in the next few days, the fall fishing should pick up. Scott Wolfe of School of Fish Charters emailed: In the harbor the fishing was slow. He said some monster cohos are around; but that is not something you can specifically target, you more need to luck into them. Chuck Kennell emailed the photo above Saturday and this: I was Salmon fishing but hooked this Northern at about 7 PM. Dan Leslie at the Salmon Stop in Waukegan said shore fishing has Chinook in thick and you can see them and a couple steelhead; spawn, skein and big baits that will piss them off (big rattling baits) are best; shallow boaters should use the classics; otherwise, big boats are going to the reefs, which are loaded with big lake trout, South Reef is good (but be aware the IDNR will be netting out there soon). 40.3K. Nearby early catch-and-release sites are (Kankakee County): Rock Creek at Kankakee River SP; (Ogle): Pine Creek, White Pines Forest SP; (Jo Daviess): Apple River, Apple River Canyon SP. 07:50pm - Sep 1,19. gaff SU Kids Derby Sept 14th - tips and tricks for kids? Capt. Following this end of week cold snap (possible snow Friday AM) we will probably see a shift in fish movement as bait fish push out of the shallows and gamefish follow. A few nice trout are starting to arrive to feed on spawn. By the end of this week, the fish should be positioned on the 27 ft. weed line. The highlight was the Perch in shallow water. Starting Thursday (10/6) thru Saturday (10/8) lows in upper 20s to lowest of 30s with highs in 40s to low 50s will bring sharper drops. Spinnerbaits have been tops with lipless cranks, chatterbaits and weedless spoons all producing good catches! 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. Site summer hours6 a.m.-10 p.m.run through Oct. 31. The vast majority will have been foul-hooked; its impossible to avoid due to the numbers of fish in a confined area. Blackhawks, shaken by trades, fall flat against Coyotes. Had to wade in through the cattails to grab her. Went out on Sunday the 9th of February casting for Cohos and Browns. Navy . I havent seen Perch this size in years. She once called her husbands habit weird, so he tried to repress it, but now wants to raise the subject again. Book your spring trip soon trophy fish await you and your crew. Fall trout season for catchable rainbow trout opens Oct. 15. If anyone has more information, please contact me. Phil Schuman at Tackle Haven in Benton Harbor said perch are in about 70 feet, even some reports to 89 feet; some smaller salmon in 160-180; a few salmon in the river. Bob Poteshman of Confusion Charters said out of Chicago theres decent fishing, but it is very deep, 12-15 miles out, because most of the lakes warm waters are on our end of the lake, its important to start out before dawn; out of North Point, it is 160-180 feet for some action or going south to around the deep side of the reefs. Lori Ralph at the Salmon Stop in Waukegan texted: Mainly gov.pier using shrimp, minnows, and some worms. 40.3K. Once the green algae dies off, the best approach for the smallmouth is Carolina rigging on the break line. 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. chicago.suntimes. Yeah, that kinda captures the important things. Its important to have a goal. Bring your coat! 40.3K. Then there is this from Pete Starshak, part of a longer report about another matter, who sent the photo above and this: Last maybe the smallest smallie ever on a topwater, over the weekend on the DesPlaines. Continue reading. 284K. We have been going together the last 10years every season and had some good ones over the years. You can email him at seth.love@illinois.gov. Night fishing for Chinook at Montrose Harbor. I hit Shabbona before sunset over the weekend again. The great actor plays a man of uncertain identity in whimsical and sharply written comedy. Larger lakes will take longer to turn, but with four days of under 60 degrees for highs and lows of 2732 degrees change will come quick. Laurance Reed emailed the photo above and this from Wednesday: Well, the same-same strategy wasnt working, so I had to switch things up a bit. Catching a ride. 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. Capt. Early part of this week has warm weather, spiking water temps up over the 70 degree mark. Vince Oppedisano with a Fox River smallmouth bass. Capt. Techniques and locations are welcome to be shared. Members First Cast. Kiernan Aiston emailed the photo above and this: Got this 6lber on a power worm out of a small pond in Lake County open lands. Its hard being the bearer of bad news, but it is bad out there! Access permits and liability waivers are required. Trolling on Poygan is producing walleye and white bass. It was a great day and fun was had by all. Some good walleye action up river and near Lk. Saturday morning October 1, only one fish over several hours but it was a beasta hefty 21 inch smallie (pictured) on a crankbait. You can search for a lake or body of water using the search box below. SALMON SNAGGING: Open for Chinook and coho at four Illinois lakefront spots. Tubes and drop shots are also still in play. This group was designed with the purpose of sharing fishing activities, tips, and related information. AJ13. Capt. River fishing is best in the fall in my opinion, not as many bites but a chance for overall quality of fish. Lost a few jumping hook shakers too. We focus on primarily the chicagoland area, and enjoy people's fishing stories and most. 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. I havent seen Perch this size in years. Ive caught some small smallmouth bass on topwaters, but I cant match that, not even close. The Hawks barely avoided being shut out in a 4-1 defeat Tuesday. We got a lot of rain here on Saturday, but it didnt affect clarity or levels on the Fox watershed much at all. Two gentlemen from Kentucky and their dogs joined our usual group for a turkey hunt. They are suspended over deep water. Anton will be the new owner and operator of Why Knot Chicago Fishing Charters. 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. Nearshore salmon and trout on southern Lake Michigan continue to lead the sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report, but, as the many photos and reports show, the nearly perfect fall weather has led to a variety of interesting fall fishing. As always the best bait is smoke colored tube baits or slip bobber fished minnows. Early mornings and late afternoons when the lake calms down, top water baits have been very effective. Spoons and dodger and Flys for salmon. . Ticking the tops of the weeds will trigger a reaction strike. Put lines in around 9:30am by 9:45am we had limited out on Cohos for the day. 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. 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. Check daily updates on boating at (815) 640-8099. All on the trout worms. One cast produced a hard strike and I was surprised to land a good-sized shad, in the 2-3 pound range. The water temp had changed over night and got colder so the fish were not very attractive and the bit was slow .we plan to try again in September hoping for better luck. Next gig is july 8t at Montrose beach dock. A forum community dedicated to Chicagoland's fishing and outdoor enthusiasts. 3685. Coho on southern Lake Michigan, as well as some steelhead, lake trout, brown trout and ongoing perch action, lead this sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Reports. ET Found some decent sized bass targeting deeper pools and stronger current. Water temp is 73 degrees. The few weedline fish Ive been catching have been over 5 lbs. I talked to a local and he said that the salmon that were being caught were being caught downstream, closer to the lake. Its important to have a goal. Tube jigs worked around downed trees produced last week. The best is still to come for shore anglers as the majority of the huge coho are at least two weeks away from entering the harbor. His brother encountered a big northern pike that followed but would not finish. Bait shop is open 6 a.m.-7 p.m. daily; restaurant, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. weekdays, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. weekends. As usual, anglers 16 and older need an inland trout stamp and a fishing license. Thought we were good till the last boat came in with just over 21 lbs. See the Fish of the Week for a good muskie caught this month. Access permits and liability waivers are required. He caught tons of panfish while I worked on some carp rigs. Work the baits on mid-lake humps holding baitfish. In a perch Flicker Shad. Kurts Island Sport Shop - Like us on Facebook. Good luck and I hope to see you on the water. Working for bass around both Brushwood and Elmwood Islands should pick up now. She once called her husbands habit weird, so he tried to repress it, but now wants to raise the subject again. They caught and released over 20 Lakers in 2 hours of fishing from 9-11am , with multiple doubles ! For shallow lakes/Flowages, redtails on a 1/16 oz weedless jig on cloudy/windy days. Nearby early catch-and-release sites are (Kankakee County): Rock Creek at Kankakee River SP; (Ogle): Pine Creek, White Pines Forest SP; (Jo Daviess): Apple River, Apple River Canyon SP. Try casting an umbrella rig parallel to and along weed edges in fourteen feet of water. Scott Wolfe schooloffishcharters.com 630-341-0550. Fish still shallow. Phil Schuman at Tackle Haven in Benton Harbor, Michigan said a few salmon are into the St. Joseph River. It was hosted by SiteGround Chicago and Google LLC. Capt. Real estate news with posts on buying homes, celebrity real estate, unique houses, selling homes, and real estate advice from realtor.com. Nate Toranzo with a muskie from Heidecke Lake. White bass and crappie are showing up in the lower part of the river near Poygan. Just a minute ago, he emailed that he just caught a coho the same way. We saw some big carp too. The good news was that each day was improving and Sunday catches were good again. General Outdoors Discussion. Deep bite best in 22-28. States must work together to end HIV epidemic. Show more. . Midwest Fishing Report: Coho, steelhead, perch, lakers, browns, receding ice, Chicago fishing. There are still a lot of fish being caught. I did take a look at the Fox and briefly fished a tributary yesterday. Come join the discussion about optics, trails, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Your complete resource for Chicago fishing reports and information. Nate Torres, 13, sent the . Tampier Lake . From Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Isaac Biggerstaff messaged on Instagram the photo above and this: Matt Sproch with success at Racine, Wisconsin. A sample of the big fish being caught at Milwaukee. Some good catches of perch in 20 to 30 ft of water around the dune state park building also. Kurts Island Sport Shop - Like us on Facebook. The colder weather forecasted later this week will get this lake in fall mode again. This cold snap should actually help anglers as Walleye and Musky should react positive to the falling water temps for the weekend. Still hitting spoons and cranks starting to make the switch over to bait. Smallmouth Bass: Good-Fair Still the largest Smallies working shallow hitting top-water (Whopper Ploppers, Jitterbugs). Found a few bass on hair jigs & crankbaits but nothing of size. 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. 10 h ago. 4oz.) Hope you can use this thanks Robert Buckmaster. The largest concentration of fish is between 18 and 22 ft of water. . That is a September to remember. A fishing license is required. The food bite stops about 9 am and the rest of the days is a struggle as the lakers are in spawn pattern where they feed early the worry about other things the rest of the day. FISHING REPORTS Chicagon Lake Iron County, Michigan (1) Read Reviews. Final day for boat fishing is Oct. 23; final day for shore fishing is Oct. 28. February 9, 2020. 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. G. Peters. 909. Bluegill: Very Good Lots of action on poppers in the shallows! I also lost something with some weight to it before I could get a look at it. This was the first time its happened somewhere other than a power plant outflow. 1 . Rock and gravel humps and down along slopes holding more, but less sizeable Smallies. Ive been on the deep weedline. Steve Palmisano at Henrys Sports and Bait texted: Not much to report. Crappie action is better then weve seen in 5 years. 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