Jeffrey Williams messaged the photos above and below, and this: Chicago river is doing good surprisingly, caught a handful of Bass and a couple of crappie slabs, Ryan takes credit for this 2 pound LMB, and T takes credit with the crappies. Will Report again tomorrow, Thought you would like the pictures, the City makes a great backdrop! Dan says hello to Beverley and the girls. Jason Special One Le with the results of a very special day for coho in Indiana. SPRING LAKE: Site superintendent Thad Cook emailed: Hey Dale, Oct 21st is the last day for boats to be on Spring Lake. Hours through April 30 are 8 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Zach LaVine finished with a game-high 41 points, DeMar DeRozan added 21 and Patrick Beverley had a double-double with 10 rebounds and 10 assists. Forecast has the area getting 5-12 of snow Wed (12/14) thru Fri (12/16) followed by an increasingly colder weekend anchored by a sub-zero Monday (12/19) with highs in the single digits. Bob Johnson emailed the photo above and this from Indiana; Hi Dale - I made out on the big lake Saturday with friend Tom Spence to go for yellow perch and a little coho action. You gotta hit the HONEY HOLE BROTHER!. THIS WEEKS HOURS MAY BE SPORADIC PLEASE CALL FIRST. The one fish in my right hand measured at 15.5 with a girth of 11.5 my pb and pretty sure that will never get toppled so what was already a great day got even sweeter with that one, we also caught a couple Coho later in the day. Walleye: Poor-Fair High pressure really seemed to have taken its toll on the Walleyes appetites. Active biters can be found along the main basin of lakes. Vince Oppedisano with a cold-weather crappie from the Fox River. Ken Husker OMalley of Husker Outdoors emailed the photos above and below, and this: Here is a recap of this past weeks fishing. Forum Staff View All OZ Administrator. Staff at Howies Tackle in Sturgeon Bay said, as Tuesday, the usual ice-fishing spots for whitefish are not accessible; the bays have good ice. Both fish were released. . 3.8K. Would love to share my report today for navy pier perching. Heidecke, LaSalle, Braidwood and Mazonia (except Monster Lake is open all years) are closed. Hello anglers. Little Green Lake Fishing for walleyes and crappies has improved. Team Supreme, Wow what a great first day fishing. Feb 20, 2023. Lakes will reopen after various hunting seasons. Pat Hasburgh at D&S Bait, Tackle & Fly Shop said ice deteriorated, but weather forecast makes next week look promising for ice fishing. Best reported for the week was a 27 with lots of slot fish (20-24) caught & released as well! Nate Torres, 13, caught 29-inch trout on a Marabou jig tipped with shrimp while coho fishing at Montrose. (Provided by Mike Norris) Building ice going into the holidays leads this sprawling, raw-file Midwest Fishing Report, but there's also ongoing perch fishing on the Chicago lakefront. NO REPORTS FROM ANYONE I KNOW FISHING NORTH HARBORS FOR A WHILE NOW BUT IM SURE WITH THE AMOUNT OF PERCH AROUND THERE HAS TO BE SOME. 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. Like other Chicagoans, we have ideas about what the next mayor should do. range. We also sell ice, soda, coffee and rolls. SPRING LAKE: Site superintendent Thad Cook emailed: Hey Dale, Oct 21st is the last day for boats to be on Spring Lake. Minutes from the Moen chain of lakes for boating and fishing as well. Chicago Sun-Times MIDWEST FISHING REPORT 2023-01-11 - LAKEFRONT PERCH: Jason Langford: Did well Monday on the Cal. Even without current, the fish bit pretty steady in the late afternoon and by the evening time, we only had a few fishermen left as the cocktails and showers overtook the anglers attention. Get updated with the latest conditions, and bait the fish are hitting on. For The Latest Update Click Here Events Want to stay informed of what's happening on the Lake and at Park Bait, Click below. Best Fishing Times near Chicagon Lake. of course there can be a slow time of the day or even a slow day but overall its been good. Shore and boat fishermen doing well. Closed, except Monster Lake is open all year. Today was a travel day. Spawn sacs, wax worms & Med. Last time we were forecasted 6-12 we only got 3-4, cross your fingers. Shore fishing for walleyes in 2-3 feet of water on Beaver Dam Lake was excellent last week with walleyes up to 27-inches caught. Hi Dale! Kurt Justice at Kurts Island Sport Shop in Minocqua emailed: Good travel conditions for anglers on the ice this past week. We had steady catching in the morning and we also had some very steady releasing of these beautiful specimens with probably a 50/50 percentage of fish kept and fish released. 8-12 on average, though some anglers reporting fish to 18. The forecast this week will open up everything again. You can bank on some excellent bank fishing opportunities from the shores of the 1.5 million acres of water in Illinois. Thanks for checking in.Tommy. If those times won't work for you, 12:00AM to 12:00AM looks promising. To report violations, call the IDNR at (877) 236-7529. Those reports continue from readers north, west, south and in Indiana. C) Winnetka Power Plant discharge area. Zach LaVine finished with a game-high 41 points, DeMar DeRozan added 21 and Patrick Beverley had a double-double with 10 rebounds and 10 assists. 4 feet deep. We'll just take things slow and steady because we don't want to be stuck down here with strong winds that are being predicted and a long way still to aim for home. Jim Shell caught his first burbot Saturday off downtown Chicago. For more information call the shop at 773-271-2838. Waves 1 to 3 ft building to 2 to 4 ft. .SATURDAY.Southwest winds to 30 kt. Boat anglers are catching a few walleyes trolling with crankbaits from sunset through the early evening hours over 1015 feet of water with planer boards. Capt. The grade of Yellowtail we captured today was a very nice grade of fish with most being right around 18 lbs; some bigger, some smaller but a fine grade nonetheless. Crappie: Good As with Perch, two different locales. Showing 1 to 5 of 5 entries Brian Athern with the crappie that tied his personal best. The $10 pier passes, which allow legal access to select piers at Jackson Park, Burnham, DuSable, Diversey, Belmont and Montrose harbors, may be bought at Northerly Island Visitor Center (credit-card only, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday), but call (312) 745-2910 first to make sure someone is there. It has been pretty action packed today. IF YOU CATCH ONE NOW YOU MUST THROW BACK. Perch are still going steadily, both in the slips along the Illinois/Indiana Lake Michigan border & in the Burns Ditch area as well. The photo at the top of Casey Shell came from his father Jim Shell, who also sent a good explanation about fishing lake trout in a winter like this (see the LAKEFRONT) report below. An idea is afoot to turn Chicago's lakefront into a national park. Even late Saturday morning, anglers were spaced along the North Slip (85th Street) when I was there. If fishing artificial lures, a tube jig cannot be beat this time of year. Minnows or light spoons (Vinglas, Pimples) tipped with waxies. Biggest concern is coming snow forecasted for this Wed/Thur great for bubble heads not for bucket butts! Fishing reports for chicago lakefront are updated each week, usually by Thursday morning. Access permits and liability waivers 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. Gearing up for perch and ice fishing! Click here for the update from D&S Bait, Tackle & Fly Shop . The access areas to the lake suffered though due to the number of users. Christina Petrites at Stans Bait & Tackle Center in Hammond emailed: Hi, Dale! Camren Wynter hit a three-pointer with 0.7 seconds left to give Penn State a 68-65 victory against Northwestern. CHICAGO - Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot today joined Governor Pritzker, the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT), the Chicago Park District, and other state and local officials at the ribbon cutting for the Navy Pier Flyover Project.The transformative pedestrian and bike bridge links the two halves of Chicago's signature Lakefront Trail and creates an uninterrupted, 18-mile ribbon from 71 . Slezs Bait will be open on Thanksgiving Day 5 a.m. till 2 p.m. Click here for the Wisconsin DNRs report, usually on Tuesday or Wednesday. Gills taking teardrop style jigs tipped with waxies and plastics in 5-10 weeds. At the helm and on the fishing deck of the Independence, Captain Rick Bentley is on the water nearly every day during the fishing season, monitoring movements of the fish and what they are eating. Even though fishing is really starting to sizzle for an early season, all you guys remember: its Valentines Day. We finished with 15 Bluefin Tuna. Day to day it will only get better. Good evening, friends. Chicago Park District's parking passes for the fisherman's parking lots at DuSable and Burnham harbors are on sale at Henry's Sports and Bait in Bridgeport, Park Bait at Montrose Harbor, and the Northerly Island Visitor Center. November thru late March if the weather cooperates, you can catch many lake trout just off the Chicago skyline. Chicago, IL 60629 Show on Map McKinley Fishing Area 2210 W. Pershing Rd. Other lakes will reopen after duck season, so reopening on the Dec. 28th. Surface temperature should be in the low- to mid-40s and smallmouth bass will be utilizing both primary and secondary breaklines in 20 -35 feet of water as they group up and feed heavily on minnow baits. Ken Husker OMalley of Husker Outdoors emailed: Area lakes-we are back to open water this week. I am going out Thursday again and can update customers at my store. Click here for the update from D&S Bait, Tackle & Fly Shop . Staff at Triangle Sports and Marine in Antioch said not much going, waiting on ice fishing to arrive, probably next week. Dana Kolzow with her dog Hanna and their 25-inch walleye. Some groups even fishing at night over there doing good. So that's all. Mild temps, not too much ice and for the most part good reports of action. Rich Sleziak at Slezs Bait in Lake Station texted the photo above and this: Coho action has been very good for most since Sunday fishing Portage Riverwalk and Michigan city peir. Weed relating Perch taking Z-Vibers and T-Rips tipped with waxies in 6-10 cabbage. 11-23-22 Watch on LIKE 4 Report Abuse 3/14/22 @ 6:21 AM B) Waukegan Harbor (in North Harbor basin only). (WTTW News) Tags: Chicago Lakefront. That's when you know you've had a good bite, only a handful of anglers at the rail and with the cocktail party cheering them on; hootin' and hollerin' at 'em. The Upriver Lakes closed Saturday. Main services. But like I said, our weather was beautiful for most of the day until the late afternoon time when we were hit with some wind and a little bit of rain, so at least the weather was decent. Thats my buddy Bob Londo holding his pb smallmouth. View the full details in todays full harvest report. Looking at the forecast, maybe some places by Christmas locally. Northern Pike: Very Good-Good Mostly #s, but some good 30+ fish reported as anglers fishing big shiners and suckers under tip-ups and Jaw Jackers in 5-12 of good weeds had plenty of action. For the shorebound anglers on the big lake. Click for a list of Fishing Clubs. Lance LaVine at Howies Tackle in Sturgeon Bay said perch fishing is very good in shallow bays, lots of good pike action in the bays, too. Early oho, one of the best eating fish around Chicago fishing, properly prepared. ATV travel only. Jigging Raps, Slab Raps, Hyper Rattles and Tikka Minnows has improved as anglers enjoying the warmer weather are moving around, working different edges and pockets. Last week, he found coho limits with a friend in Indiana and tweeted: Believe it or not, I found a berm out of the wind. Hi friends. Our winter hours are coming to an end, back to work soon. Feb 25th Northwoods Chapter of Muskies Inc. Kids Ice Fishing Day, Feb 25th Newbold Fire Department 2nd Annual, Mar 4th KISS Highschool Ice Fishing Tournament, Kurts Island Sport Shop - Like us on Facebook. Click here for the update from D&S Bait, Tackle & Fly Shop . Early coho in Chicago and ongoing perch on southern Lake Michigan lead this sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report; ice is retreating inland. Be ready when they come in! kettle creek Fishing Report lake granger Fishing Report swan falls Fishing Report lake minocqua Fishing Report Paddle and Pole hosts the Berrien Springs Fish Ladder Camera. Daily Chicago Fishing Reports (March 2023) Home United States Chicago February 2023 Fresh Chicago Fishing Reports Top Chicago destinations Kenosha Tomorrow: 48 / 35 F St. Joseph Tomorrow: 51 / 42 F Waukegan Tomorrow: 51 / 42 F Winthrop Harbor Tomorrow: 51 / 42 F Chicago Tomorrow: 51 / 42 F Williams Bay 38 fishing charters Antioch Tracks and snowmobiles that much easier. (WTTW News) Florin Deleanu shows off a coho salmon he caught by powerline fishing. But there are some other things, too, such as steelhead, brown trout and lake trout as well as burbot on the lakefront to keep things interesting. Dermatology Physician Employment In Illinois. Enjoy the pics and happy holidays. Theyre moving up! The stoping point in the narrows will be marked with buoy markers. More of a goof-off afternoon as hardly anyone was fishing with all of the action they desired being taken care of in the morning time. Steelhead skein 2ft down. UNFORTUNATELY IT HAS COME TO THAT TIME OF THE YEAR WHEN WE MUST TURN OFF THE WATER AND SHUT DOWN FOR THE SEASON. Go to live bite as your best option. Baits of choice are spikes, beemoths, & smaller minnows. Nate Torres, 13, despatched the picture on the high and this on Sunday: It gets a little tricky releasing such large Yellowtail but we do a superb job of releasing them with as little as stress to the fish as possible and that is a very rewarding feeling. Good to see an early spring on the way! Walleye: Good Best bite surprisingly in morning for some (New Moon!?). Minnows best bait. Staff at Tackle Haven in Benton Harbor said steelhead are good from the mid-river up to Berrien Springs. Jeffrey Williams messaged the photos above and below on Sunday: Nice lil haul from 87th st, my brothers biggest was shy of 14 in. Randy just got back from a 1.5 Day trip with good mixed bag fishing, with Dorado & Yellowtail. A few catfish and walleye also reported. Thursday morning. It's part of coming out here on long-range trips down the coast. We fished for 4 hours and boated 12 nice lake trout. Closed, except Monster Lake is open all year. Packing up for SU swap meet this saturday. Sey Jay emailed the photo above of his personal best and this: Ive been rather scarce due to lack of catching anything noteworthy. 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Depending on how much snow we actually get and how much wind to push the snow off, it could have a big effect on ice production the rest of the season! We're just jogging up the line at the moment and the weatherman says throughout tomorrow, the wind is supposed to subside. Anglers are seeing them with their electronics wherever they drill a hole, but they are hard to get to bite due to the full moon cycle this past weekend. Bob Johnson emailed that the river was icing up by Tuesday morning. 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. Xl-fatheads, baby golden roaches and Rosie reds are most popular bait. We have a couple days of traveling to figure things out and as of now, our ride is beautiful rollin' south. When weather allows, perch fishing continues on. The stopping point in the narrows will be marked with buoy markers. Good evening everyone. Snack time for the backyard bunny. Thanks. Perch fishing on the Chicago lakefront leads this sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report, otherwise it is waiting on ice (except well to our north, where they are already ice fishing). Spawn sacks under a float. Get out there and get em. Will wait and see! We'll be giving it a go tomorrow morning and hopefully we can add some tuna to our catch that is already chilled in the RSW wells. Capt. Some action on jigging Raps, Hyper Glides. Our weather is absolutely gorgeous. So with our fill of Yellowtail fishing, the afternoon found us trying to catch other coastal species and without very much success. Bank fishing will be allowed along the south Lake road after 1:00pm during waterfowl season. If you opt to walk out you will find that the crappies are good on jigs and minnows in the central basin of the lake. Best Fishing Times: 12:00AM to 12:00AM, and 12:00AM to 12:00AM. Our hours through the first weekend in December are 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays and weekends till 4pm always call first to check because some days we have to close a little earlier.We are open on Thanksgiving day 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tom Spence hoists a smallmouth bass from the Kankakee River with Bob Johnson. We focus on primarily the chicagoland area, and enjoy people's fishing stories and most. We'll be fishing tomorrow in the same area that we'll be fishing on our 2-day trip departing Sunday afternoon and returning on Tuesday morning, so it will be a good check for us to get the area figured out and hopefully get some fish located. He made my morning. Surprise burbot at the Chicago lighthouse today while jigging for lakers, messaged Jim, who caught it. Small plastics in brown, motor oil, black or red best. Today is a recant of yesterday.. All fish were caught on a dropshot using a #1 VMC Spinshot with a Strike King KVD. It seems like there is always something going on. Hadnt had any success bottom fishing for lakers yet. Minnows and Rufus jr jigs tipped with waxworms have been best. Access permits and liability waivers are required. Fishing for us was slow today on the Supreme. Try fishing right before dark or early in the morning for crappies with jigs tipped with wax worms or crappie minnows. Some channels on the river have open areas and guys are catching crappies and bluegills. Success with coho leads to well-prepared coho as in below: Early oho, one of the best eating fish around Chicago fishing, properly prepared. With Braidwood Lake reopening to fishing next Wednesday, March 1, many of us are looking forward to seeing the slag heap, Torino Hill, again. Xl fatheads and Rosie red minnows being best for the perch. Chicago Fishing Forum 11K . Tip-ups with live bait (shiners, suckers) per usual. Ahntastic Adventures in Silicon Valley The Upriver Lakes closed on Saturday after a cap was hit. Mostly on tip-ups and medium shiners, though jig anglers looking for Gills reported catching lots of surprises to 20! Yellowtail, George Todd for his 24.0 lb. Fishing Chicago Harbors and Lakefront: Fishing from the shoreline of Lake Michigan not only provides you with a phenomenal view, but it gives you the opportunity to catch fish- such as: Coho salmon, Chinook salmon, Steelhead, Yellow perch, Smallmouth and other sunfish species. The discounted parking for anglers is $9 daily, if out by 10 a.m. Chicago Park Districts parking passes ($20 for two months) for the anglers parking lots at DuSable and Burnham harbors are on sale atthe Northerly Island Visitor Center (credit card only, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday), but call (312) 745-2910 first to make sure someone is there. Bob Johnson emailed the photo at the very top and this: Hi Dale - made it back out to Kankakee River Sunday with Tom Spence. Most anglers pulled their shacks off the lake and are just walking out from Sunset Park to areas with safe ice along the east end of the lake, parking near the beach area on Lawson Drive and walking out into Dartmouth Bay. Only those water bodies with a current report are included. I think that is true across many places in the Midwest. But with a high-pressure system moving in and a warming trend in the forecast, I will be back out fishing for smallmouth bass on Big Green by midweek. Paddle and Pole hosts the Berrien Springs Fish Ladder Camera. Caught 10 in an hour and forty five minutes today! By Dale Bowman Jun 28, 2022, 5:20am PST Small jigging spoons tipped with waxies or minnow pieces. We managed to tag a bunch and have a few for some sashimi fish as well, so we're pumped. 1201 S Prairie Ave #1113 is located in South Loop, Chicago. We have the bait you need. With the city's skyline as the background, Chicago-area fishing includes hundreds of species of fish all calling Lake Michigan home. Captain Aliyar called in with us today from the Polaris Supreme: We just got tied up this morning from a 3 Day trip. Lures for the lakefront. Sturgeon season is still going on , with most hunters traveling on ATVs. It was highly promoted by the Chicago Park District as a unique seasonal outdoor activity and, as a result, fishermen from all over the Midwest came to Chicago to spend an evening or two on the lakefront capturing the much . Caught a couple of 14 jumbos at the Navy Pier slip on Saturday, 12/10. Staff at Tackle Haven in Benton Harbor said coho have been very good off the pier when the weather allows. LAKEFRONT PERCH Arden Katz was at Southside Slips on Sunday and reported "bites every three casts." He weeded through them for keepers. A.J. Good going fellas. Chicago's Waterfront Destination - Navy Pier Fish along the North Dock of Navy Pier and arrive early to enjoy sunrise views as you fish for Chicago's perch, salmon, bass and trout. . Cleats were a necessity for getting around. Along drop-offs of sand to mud a few reports of Perch on wigglers/Hali combos and one report of nice Perch hitting #3 Rippin Raps. Quinn Wunar On Thursday, John Carlson messaged: Your Wednesday fishing report for Portage on the Coho is spot on. 1201 S Prairie Ave #1113 was listed for rent for $1,969/month on Mar 1, 2023. Shorelines are giving way. Beaver Dam Lake - Ice fishing shiners suspended beneath tip-ups for walleye and northern pike was excellent early last week. After that, we began the hunt for Wahoo and tuna but after not locating any, we plopped the anchor over to do some Yellowtail and ground-fishing. Anyhow, we'll chat with you tomorrow and wish us luck. Unfortunately the forecast looks like the next 30 days in not great for ice or open water. Hi friends. Today, the crew of the Polaris Supreme have sore hands because of good fishing - our fingers hurt. Bass have been slow. Still hit or miss.Minnows, wax worms, spikes, shrimp etc. P.S. SOUTHERN ILLINOIS: Check with Jason Johns of Boneyard Fishing. Open water fishing in February is always a good thing. This has been a pattern weve been on for the past 5 years now. After a couple-day hiatus, we're back out for eight days with Dan Anderson, Howard Lund, and a few of their amigos. We'll be unloading Mr. Anderson, Mr. Lund, and their buddies and loading up for our 2-day adventure that will be departing int he afternoon. Lake trout and a limit of Perch off the Chicago Lakefront! Inside the break wall in the shallows. It takes sorting, but there are bluegills to 9 inches. In fact, it may help to melt down whats left of the snow (which mostly got blown off the lakes) and allow for firmer ice to be made. We'll begin the hunt for tunas and 'hoos first thing tomorrow morning. Bruce Zolna emailed the photo above and this on Monday: Tom P and I and 3 KW friends did a late trip yesterday with Capt Dan Zier, fishinkeys.com, mate Zane and Dans 7-yr old son, Christopher, worked hard for these 8 tuna and nice snapper. Getting all the ice fishing gear on display this week stop in. He was a happy man. That should change back again to more open water over the coming days. Theres a first time for many things. Perch fishing has been slow to really good everyday seems to change a little bit. Our weather is a bit windy with a light swell but it's hot out, so the breeze is kind of welcomed at this point. Most of the rest had fish around the 175 lb. Jim Shell emailed the photo above, and the breakdown and YouTube video below: There have been many reports of the great lake trout fishing off of Chicago and Indiana shores. Tip-ups in as deep as 10 to as little as 3 produced using large shiners. D) Jackson Harbor (Inner and Outer Harbors). We launched at Burnham harbor, which is a very short run to get to the lighthouse. Not much on Walleye, but its coming. Still had a handful of people on crystal lake yesterday. Chicago mayoral candidate Jess "Chuy" Garca has fun with a group of kids while campaigning at La Antigua sports bar and grill in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood on Feb. 25, 2023 . The season could last until Feb. 26, but will close earlier if certain quotas are hit. We'll be fishing for Yellowfin, Bluefin, Wahoo, Yellowtail, Dorado, Pargo, and Grouper so wish us luck and we'll chat with you tomorrow. Mid-February and already there are coho reports as far north at St. Joseph, Michigan. Main lake areas are wide open. Click here for the update from D&S Bait, Tackle & Fly Shop . I LOVE WHAT I DO AND IT IS BECAUSE OF ALL OF YOU. Ray Raymond with his first coho of the year. Come see me at booth #603 and catch my seminar on local waters Saturday at 6pm. Anything near Chicago Lakefront??? Wish us luck. The 9-11 range are there for the taking as usual. Thad. Hello again, friends. Zach LaVine finished with a game-high 41 points, DeMar DeRozan added 21 and Patrick Beverley had a double-double with 10 rebounds and 10 assists. Kicked it off on some great quality tuna. We also do not take credit or debit at this time sorry for any inconvenience. A limit of coho on the Chicago lakefront. Stacey Greene at Park Bait at Montrose Harbor texted: NOW FOR THE FISHING REPORT,PERCH FOR THE MOST PART ARE STILL REALLY GOOD WITH A SLOW PATCH HERE AND THERE. EMIQUON PRESERVE:During waterfowl season, fishing is not allowed until noon. Anglers safely checking ice reporting 1 - 2 . Temps in the upper teens to low 20s overnights should help. Northern action is good, remember the season closes Sunday, March 5th. For live bait enthusiasts, Carolina rigging with fathead minnows or suckers remain the best choices. Heres some of whats on our to-do list. 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