I hope I didn't frighten any loved ones at home on the topic of weather. To report violations, call the IDNR at (877) 236-7529. and staying till about 8a.m. Hours through April 30 are 8 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. This past weekend it has left us. Yellowtail took third place. ATV travel only. Last weeks rain froze up to create good, if not slippery, travel on most all lakes. Some groups even fishing at night over there doing good. IF YOU CATCH ONE NOW YOU MUST THROW BACK. You can bank on some excellent bank fishing opportunities from the shores of the 1.5 million acres of water in Illinois. And, as Jim Casey points out below, lake trout., Casey Shell with a big Chicago lakefront lake trout. I prefer fishing during daylight hours and will focus on smallmouth bass and northern pike while slow trolling a sucker minnow on a Carolina rig. It has been pretty action packed today. Florin Deleanu propels a fishing line into the air with the carbon dioxide burst of a fire extinguisher on Mar. The stopping point in the narrows will be marked with buoy markers. If heading out to Fox Lake stop by Fish Tales on State Route 33 for updated fishing reports and the latest on ice conditions. Anglers using Pimples, Kastmasters, Halis and Buckshot Rattle spoons tipped with wigglers or spikes. EMIQUON PRESERVE:Fishing is sunrise to sunset. POWERTON: Closed until after duck season. Only area lake with vehicle traffic is Partridge. SALMON SNAGGING: Here are the details from the IDNR: 4) Snagging for chinook and coho salmon only is permitted from the following Lake Michigan shoreline areas from October 1 through December 31; however, no snagging is allowed at any time within 200 feet of a moored watercraft or as posted: A) Lincoln Park Lagoon from the Fullerton Avenue Bridge to the southern end of the Lagoon. Fishing Chicagon Lake, MI on 2/6/2023 will be best from 12:00AM through 12:00AM, and from 12:00AM to 12:00AM. 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. The Upriver Lakes closed on Saturday after a cap was hit. Rattle lures in glow, white, gold tipped with waxies and tip-downs baited with rosies. We definitely made the right call on the weather side of things and strategically missed the bad weather that was forecasted. My column from Nov. 30, 2022, on parking the length of the Chicago lakefront is posted at https://chicago.suntimes.com/2022/11/30/23485385/chicago-lakefront-parking-fishing. Fall inland trout season opens at 5 a.m. Saturday at Axehead and Belleau lakes in. Site winter hoursthrough Jan. 31are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Staff at Tackle Haven in Benton Harbor said big smallmouth are going in the St. Joseph River; steelhead still going in the river, too; pier slow. Cwiok messaged the photo above and this from an outing on the Grand River with his twin Tommy (who will soon be a captain, too): My brother showed me up big time last night. November thru late March if the weather cooperates, you can catch many lake trout just off the Chicago skyline. He thought ice fishing should last another two weeks. NOTE: Check updates on water conditions at foxwaterway.com or (847) 587-8540. Both fish were released. It seems as though this area is still recovering from the storm front that blasted through in the days prior and it's hard to stay on the fish when there aren't a lot of boats in the area if you can't locate the fish. Thad. Heidecke, LaSalle, Braidwood and Mazonia (except Monster Lake is open all years) are closed. The yellowtail grounds were very poor. But by Saturday (2/18) mild temps back into the mid- 30s. Come see me at booth #603 and catch my seminar on local waters Saturday at 6pm. Same goes to you, Julayna. Minnows and Rufus jr jigs tipped with waxworms have been best. 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). But.you cannot use ice for your base to Musky fish. Dan says hello to Beverley and the girls. For up-to-date information, look up the fishing report for the water of your choice. SOUTHERN ILLINOIS: Check with Jason Johns of Boneyard Fishing. The ice is a little thin on the lakes. 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. Stacey Greene at Park Bait at Montrose Harbor texted: Perch at 95th & 87th st. Most be willing to cover water to be rewarded. Northern action is good, remember the season closes Sunday, March 5th. Forum Staff View All OZ Administrator. The bite was good for both. 4 feet deep. Shiners. Feel free to share in your article if it makes the cut. Walleye: Very Good With ice thickness not building (avg 5-9), Walleyes staying fairly shallow for the early morning and evening bites. Anglers safely checking ice reporting 1 - 2 . Temps in the upper teens to low 20s overnights should help. Dave Kranz of Daves Bait, Tackle and Taxidermy in Crystal Lake and with his You-Tube channel, Dave Kranz Living the wild outdoors, texted: We are still fishing Crystal Lake 6-8 inches of ice. This weekend, many spearers were seen pulling their shacks on both Lake Winnebago and the Upriver lakes before the forecasted warm weather and rain set for tomorrow. Ice is very variable, varying from 1-5 inches. Staff at Tackle Haven in Benton Harbor said coho off the pier, perch in the turning basin (no whitefish reports); still steelhead going in the river. Main services. IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF A PIER PASS OR FISHERMANS PARKING PASS THEY ARE AVAILABLE AT THE NORTHERLY ISLAND VISITORS CENTER MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 10am TO 4pm. Chicago (south side) Various Shoreline Areas: x: x: x: x: x: x . Fish holding tight to bottom on most lakes. A few catfish and walleye also reported. Showing 1 to 5 of 5 entries Northern pike are also good in the Government area and in the Jug. EMIQUON PRESERVE:During waterfowl season, fishing is not allowed until noon. Capt. Lakefront fishing report. We were staying pretty steady jiggin em up. Closed, except Monster Lake is open all year. The bite is still good for perch and bluegill. 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. Paddle and Pole hosts the Berrien Springs Fish Ladder Camera. 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. FISHING REPORT deep_structure User since 9/19/02 Waxing Crescent Sunny 41 - 45 F Water: 40 - 45 F Fished off the Chicago lakefront for both Lake trout and perch. Bass were caught on Rapala Rocco along with jigs. 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. Kurt Justice at Kurts Island Sport Shop in Minocqua emailed: The past few days were a great weekend to enjoy ice fishing! 1201 S Prairie Ave #1113, Chicago, IL is a studio, 1 bathroom, 492 sqft apartment. 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. 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. Nate Torres, 13, despatched the picture on the high and this on Sunday: Ken Husker OMalley of Husker Outdoors emailed: Here is a recap of this past weeks fishing. Over the last 20 years, sandhills became the primary indicator of seasonal change around Chicago for regular people. Theres also brown trout and steelhead around (column coming on Wednesday about Danny Taks Borgert and steelhead). We finished with 15 Bluefin Tuna. Mostly on tip-ups and medium shiners, though jig anglers looking for Gills reported catching lots of surprises to 20! Alternate Fishing Times: 12:00AM to 12:00AM. We are loving the variety and cannot wait for what tomorrow brings. We could've made a day out of it and ended up with a decent catch but the fish were on the smaller side of things. G. Peters. Tops for the week, a 40 brute! The hotspot was by the railroad trestle along the northwest side of the lake. 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. Here is the nature pic of the week. Click here for the update from D&S Bait, Tackle & Fly Shop . information from bait shops, marinas and fishing guides. Slez's: Perch caught most days at slips and farther up Cal; extra-large fatheads or Rosie Reds best. Take care. Perch at 95th & 87th St. Happy Thanksgiving and have a great week! 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. Camren Wynter hit a three-pointer with 0.7 seconds left to give Penn State a 68-65 victory against Northwestern. I caught my last open water smallie on Nov 15 and the lake iced over the next day. Maybe in time, this area will produce for us but as of right now, it is definitely the place NOT to be. Until then, we'll be looking for some trophy gamefish and we'll take things as they come. 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. Yellow Perch: Very Good Mud basin Perch were found in 25-35 of water stacking up, feeding on Mayfly larvae (wigglers). Rich Sleziak at Slezs Bait in Lake Station texted: Great perch action last few days in 55 to 60ft of water straight out of burns ditch and west towards Gary light. Go to live bite as your best option. Still had a handful of people on crystal lake yesterday. Ice still about 14 or so inches. Bite was relatively slow. 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. Vince Oppedisano with a cold-weather crappie from the Fox River. 10yds or so off the rocks. It sounds like it's good kelp paddy fishing for Yellowtail and Dorado with a little bit of Bluefin and Yellowfin tuna mixed in. There are times where schools of white bass are passing through and they are running 16 18 inches which is larger than normal. MIdwest Fishing Report: Perch on the Chicago lakefront and waiting on ice fishing December 13, 2022 0 67 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). Stacey Greene at Park Bait at Montrose Harbor said they are still waiting on the word when they will reopen. Ice jigs tipped with waxies are the best bet. FISHING REPORT FRIDAY JUNE 7th, SHEEPHEAD (freshwater drum) BITING REALLY GOOD ON SOFT SHELL CRABS AND SOME HARD SHELLS AS WELL. Smaller lakes with better ice thickness remain the best option for hard water anglers. Minutes from the Moen chain of lakes for boating and fishing as well. We'll report back to you tomorrow hopefully with a tale of bonanza-style fishing and good weather. Feb 25th Northwoods Chapter of Muskies Inc. Kids Ice Fishing Day, Feb 25th Newbold Fire Department 2nd Annual, But it is February wind is gonna blow hard south couple days and north couple days and keep boats off the perch for a bit. Wind on Saturday (2/10) made hole hopping tough. My column from Nov. 30, 2022, on parking the length of the Chicago lakefront is posted at https://chicago.suntimes.com/2022/11/30/23485385/chicago-lakefront-parking-fishing. SPRING LAKE: Site superintendent Thad Cook emailed: Hey Dale, Oct 21st is the last day for boats to be on Spring Lake. Northern and panfish are doing well on the bayous and small bays. NOTE 2: Stratton Lock and Dam is closed through April 30, 2023. The forecast is for cold weather moving in and should change things. Perch: Good Lots of sorting, but nice catches in 6-12 weeds. Suckers, shiners on tip-ups (smaller better) and jigging spoons working well. Mike Chioros provided the lead on the photo at the top and John Berg emailed this: Hi Dale: That is me holding the laker. single-family home is a 3 bed, 2. . It may take a few line cuts, which most definitely is NOT a rewarding feeling, but that's part of working on a boat. We have a great selection of affordably priced rods, reels and combos. Other Chicago harbors are also loaded with perch of various sizes. 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. I figured it would do for the lead photo two days before the holiday renowned for its eating. With Braidwood Lake reopening to fishing next Wednesday, March 1, many of us are looking forward to seeing the slag heap, Torino Hill, again. Weather will be the big factor the next few days. Caught fish (took sorting) on everything. Hi friends. Weed Crappies tougher. With that, we said farewell to our Yellowtail fishery and are currently bouncing up and down on our way to hopefully finish off our trip with a tuna score closer to home. The snow on top was easily traversed by ATV users with wheels. For the 23rd year, Fran Connelly is sharpening of auger blades. When fishing the Chicago harbor system, you can target what I like to call "resident" fish or "roamers." . We still have a few spots left, so give Susan a call in the office at 619-390-7890 and book a spot. For more information call the shop at 773-271-2838. 12, 2021, at Montrose Harbor. 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. We arrived this morning to the slip and unloaded Dan, Howard, and the gang along with their fine catch of offshore and coastal gamefish. Hopefully, this holiday weekend will see multiple boats out in the area to try and get something located. Hello anglers. SOUTHERN ILLINOIS: Check with Jason Johns of Boneyard Fishing. tuesday dec. 6th, of course perch are at the top of the list. So that was the first day of ice fishing. Kurts Island Sport Shop - Like us on Facebook. There isn't much sea conditions to worry about at the moment, just lots of wind but for now, we'll take this weather for the remainder of the trip. Just not many reports. Jim Shell and his son Casey experienced their first burbot on Saturday and sent the photo at the top. Want to stay informed of what's happening on the Lake and at Park Bait, Click below. Just 40 minutes from downtown Chicago . The stoping point in the narrows will be marked with buoy markers. The Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk opened Tuesday afternoon after a four-day closure because of the report of a release of a foamy discharge into Burns Waterway from the nearby U.S. Steel Midwest . Tracks and snowmobiles that much easier. 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. Minnows or light spoons (Vinglas, Pimples) tipped with waxies. Randy just got back from a 1.5 Day trip with good mixed bag fishing, with Dorado & Yellowtail. Spawn sacks under a float. Conditions vary wildly with lakes open or opening south while northern areas still have some fishable ice. Slow dropping plastics in white, pink, silver or blue. So with our fill of Yellowtail fishing, the afternoon found us trying to catch other coastal species and without very much success. For more information call the shop at 773-271-2838. Rich Sleziak at Slezs Bait in Lake Station texted: Crappie action fishing Lake George in Hobart under the Wisconsin street bridge. lake levels, water temperatures, and other important information. Today was a travel day. Combining the warm temps (upper 20s to low 30s), with a three-day weekend and a New Moon proved a winning combination. 4 feet deep. NOTE: Check updates on water conditions at foxwaterway.com or (847) 587-8540. Over 100 boats fishing perch Sunday. Small jigging spoons tipped with waxies or minnow pieces. With the very mild winter this year, weve been able to get out quite a few times lately. There was also good fishing on fish 30-40 and 60-100 lbs. Mostly a travel today as stated in our last report, we decided to make a run higher up on the chart to be in position to elude the weather as best as possible if needed, but we did do some fishing today as well motoring up the line. Try tip-ups baited with medium and large shiners for both the pike and walleye. 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. As to Braidwood, he is not alone in getting antsy. ja-knee-sea; May 10, 2017; 1. This group was designed with the purpose of sharing fishing activities, tips, and related information. SALMON SNAGGING: Here are the details from the IDNR: 4) Snagging for chinook and coho salmon only is permitted from the following Lake Michigan shoreline areas from October 1 through December 31; however, no snagging is allowed at any time within 200 feet of a moored watercraft or as posted: A) Lincoln Park Lagoon from the Fullerton Avenue Bridge to the southern end of the Lagoon. Stacey Greene at Park Bait at Montrose Harbor texted: Perch at 95th & 87th st. With warm weather this past weekend there were reports of ATVs going through the ice at or near the access areas. Click here for the update from D&S Bait, Tackle & Fly Shop . Get out there and get em. Heidecke, LaSalle, Braidwood and Mazonia (except Monster Lake is open all years) are closed. For the shorebound anglers on the big lake. Yellowtail, George Todd for his 24.0 lb. We'll be there first thing tomorrow morning with a cup of coffee and a pair of binoculars in our hands. Small jigs/plastics and very little movement needed to entice bites. Grain replied Feb 22, 2023 Z General Fishing Questions and Information When all was said and done with our morning activites, we began our trolling rotations. Quinn Wunar On Thursday, John Carlson messaged: Your Wednesday fishing report for Portage on the Coho is spot on. Angelo Ciaravino and Richard Zoller both have a way of getting their Mount Carmel teammates and the crowd fired up. what was the louvre before it was a museum. Mike Pritchard called in with this report for the Tribute. Theyre moving up! Try fishing for the crappies with a jig and minnow in 12-feet of water near Maple Point. Enjoy the pics and happy holidays. 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. Unfortunately the forecast looks like the next 30 days in not great for ice or open water. Incredible Opportunity for a Dermatology Physician in Arlington Heights, Illinois. We need a nice spread of lots of boats to cover this large area of water that these tuna have been in the past couple of months and today, we just didn't have the help to look at all the water that needs to be covered in order to find the fish. Proprietor Greg Dickson at Triangle Sports and Marine in Antioch said ice is in between. 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 . Capt Dan Zier, fishinkeys.com, mate Zane and Dans 7-year-old son, Christopher, with eight tuna and nice snapper on a trip. Alsoonly two weekends left to the Wisconsin inland lake game fish season here, so try to get out while you can. After sturgeon season, the lower lakes are unsafe. We'll see what happens tomorrow as more wind is forecasted in our future. Five things to watch for ahead of Chicago's mayoral race. 1201 S Prairie Ave #1113 was listed for rent for $1,969/month on Mar 1, 2023. 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. Hello Everyone, Sturgeon season is still going on , with most hunters traveling on ATVs. Rich Sleziak at Slezs Bait in Lake Station, Indiana, texted: Coho action at portage Riverwalk and Michigan city pier has been good most days using skein, squid, shrimp and crawlers. Walleyes are active at night off Maple Point. A winter storm is predicted to arrive in my area mid-week followed by freezing weather which should build up ice in Beyers Cove and in Dartmouth Bay for early ice bluegills. Mid-February and already there are coho reports as far north at St. Joseph, Michigan. Hi friends. 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 Park Bait at Montrose Harbor (cash only) through early December and at Northerly Island Visitor Center (credit card only, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday to Friday). We'd rather be safe than sorry and we'll take things one day at a time. update the fishing reports each week through the fishing season, reporting on fishing success, Grab your fishing line, hook and worms and head to the Pier for a fun fishing outing with remarkable lakefront and city views. (Provided by Mike Chioros) A smattering of ice fishing around Chicago and the rebuilding of perch fishing on southern Lake Michigan lead this sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report; plus the first mention of coho in 2023. Updated: Feb 28, 2023 / 09:23 PM CST. View the full details in todays full harvest report. . WE WILL BE OPEN THROUGH SUNDAY THE 18th OR UNTIL WE RUN OUT OF MINNOWS WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. We took a little bit of a pounding last night traveling up but it wasn't anything serious. Everyone's having a great time and he misses you. Chicago's mayoral runoff campaign has officially begun, with finalist Brandon Johnson the first to go on the offensive against Paul Vallas as the rivals shared starkly differing visions for the . Spawn sacks under a float. Steelhead skein 2ft down. Hours through April 30 are 8 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. 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. Perch anglers spaced along the North Slip (85th Street) late Saturday morning. Fishing reports and the latest on ice conditions will produce for us but as of NOW! 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