THIS WEEKS HOURS MAY BE SPORADIC PLEASE CALL FIRST. Capt. Field staff That guy better be right. 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. Lake George is turning out considerable action also. NOTE: Check updates on water conditions at foxwaterway.com or (847) 587-8540. ICE FISHING Ice fishing is so varied around Chicago, those reports are within individual reports below. He was a happy man. 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 Well, he said other things, too, including getting your bait and an in-person report and recommendations from him. Walleye: Good Best bite surprisingly in morning for some (New Moon!?). Angelo Ciaravino and Richard Zoller both have a way of getting their Mount Carmel teammates and the crowd fired up. 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. Fishing reports are great; videos let us . But by Saturday (2/18) mild temps back into the mid- 30s. Early coho in Chicago and ongoing perch on southern Lake Michigan lead this sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report; ice is retreating inland. The hotspot was by the railroad trestle along the northwest side of the lake. We also sell ice, soda, coffee and rolls. 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. Captain Aliyar called in with us today from the Polaris Supreme: We just got tied up this morning from a 3 Day trip. Alternate Fishing Times: 12:00AM to 12:00AM. Cost includes food and permits. Hours through April 30 are 8 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. 8-12 on average, though some anglers reporting fish to 18. Good evening, friends. NICE TROUT IN THE MIX, LAKE, STEELHEAD AND BROWN TROUT. 1201 S Prairie Ave #1113 was listed for rent for $1,969/month on Mar 1, 2023. Over the last 20 years, sandhills became the primary indicator of seasonal change around Chicago for regular people. Paddle and Pole hosts the Berrien Springs Fish Ladder Camera. Skein,squid and tube jigs tipped with waxworms best baits. Rod and Reels. lake levels, water temperatures, and other important information. Until then, we'll be looking for some trophy gamefish and we'll take things as they come. Oh yeah, we also caught four token Pargo today. While trucks are working their way across more and more lakes. 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. what was the louvre before it was a museum. Bluegill: Poor-Good Bite best in the afternoons. Largemouth Bass: Very Good Rarely targeted, and not typically as active in winter, but with the stars lining up just right lots of Bass action. 1.5M. Thats my buddy Bob Londo holding his pb smallmouth. The weekend covers the new moon period, typically a good time for daytime fishing. Today was a travel day. Bob Johnson sent the photo at the top, a reminder that in this mellow winter river fishing is coming around quickly. 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. The coho hit a piece of cooked shrimp and the steelie took a dime sized spawn sac suspended 5 feet down. SEE MORE sunset today 3:40PM sunrise tomorrow 4:32AM moon phase Waxing Gibbous Sun times displayed in Central Standard Time. Try tip-ups baited with medium and large shiners for both the pike and walleye. Walleyes are active at night off Maple Point. SPRING LAKE: Site superintendent Thad Cook emailed: Hey Dale, Oct 21st is the last day for boats to be on Spring Lake. Its new so things will be tentative for a while. Bob Johnson emailed the photo at the very top and this: Hi Dale - made it back out to Kankakee River Sunday with Tom Spence. Heres some of whats on our to-do list. Steelhead action for some in salt creek and lil cal using voodoo jigs tipped with waxworms. I personally found some areas with up to three layers of frozen slush (gray ice) and very soft ice underneath. With warm weather this past weekend there were reports of ATVs going through the ice at or near the access areas. We have the bait you need. 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. Proprietor Greg Dickson at Triangle Sports and Marine in Antioch said ice is in between. Same goes to you, Julayna. Last weeks rain froze up to create good, if not slippery, travel on most all lakes. No targeting Musky through the ice. View the full details in todays full harvest report. Stop by and pick one out.. more. Crappie: Poor-Good Best over deeper basins of 24-35. Yellow Perch: Very Good Mud basin Perch were found in 25-35 of water stacking up, feeding on Mayfly larvae (wigglers). We found kelp, after kelp, after kelp in good water conditions but we only have a couple handfuls of Dorado to show for our efforts. Vince Oppedisano with a cold-weather crappie from the Fox River. We looked at good water conditions throughout the day and just didn't find what we were looking for. But I cant say for sure. Samuel OConnell registered a 162.6 lbs., F4 female speared on Lake Poygan. NOTE: Check updates on water conditions at foxwaterway.com or (847) 587-8540. Click to get the latest. 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. While ice thickness continues to improve (22-24 avg), truck travel is becoming better across many lakes. 1201 S Prairie Ave #1113, Chicago, IL is a studio, 1 bathroom, 492 sqft apartment. Jeffrey Williams messaged the photo above and this: Caught this 8 pounder out of Belmont, he was fresh but the him being on ice gave him those spots, over all we are still catching Cohos with Fresh Meat, using spoons tipped with a night crawler, lately they been taking it when the spoon is free falling. Staff at Tackle Haven in Benton Harbor said steelhead are good from the mid-river up to Berrien Springs. Tracks and snowmobiles that much easier. 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. Little Green Lake Fishing for walleyes and crappies has improved. Jumbos are coming in slowly but surely. The Tinley Park fishing and travel expo starts this Friday and runs through 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. For live bait enthusiasts, Carolina rigging with fathead minnows or suckers remain the best choices. Park Bait 600 W. Montrose Ave. Chicago, IL 60613 (2 Blocks East of Lake Shore Dr.) 773-271-2838 1 2 3 Fishing Report Get updated with the latest conditions, and bait the fish are hitting on. Team Supreme, Wow what a great first day fishing. 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. There was also good fishing on fish 30-40 and 60-100 lbs. Staff at Tackle Haven in Benton Harbor said coho have been very good off the pier when the weather allows. information from bait shops, marinas and fishing guides. 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 Report. Nice mixture of rolling meadows and wooded privacy. Cowboy came in first with a 288 pounder and Roger had a tight second with a 255 pounder. With that, we departed this afternoon at 1300 hours on another 2-day adventure and with a beautiful load of bait, we set sail to the southerly offshore grounds. We also issue warnings for short-term events like thunderstorms. Conditions vary wildly with lakes open or opening south while northern areas still have some fishable ice. Angelo Ciaravino and Richard Zoller both have a way of getting their Mount Carmel teammates and the crowd fired up. SOUTHERN ILLINOIS: Check with Jason Johns of Boneyard 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. We were staying pretty steady jiggin em up. River is clear and temps right at 40 degrees. The river is getting closer to breaking up with the unseasonably warm weather. Our weather isn't really all that bad, but the combination of the direction we are heading and the swell direction is rolling the boat around pretty good but everyone is doing just fine and we're traveling at a safe speed to ensure the utmost comfort and safety of the passengers and the vessel. Thanks. Other than that, it was just a mild day of relaxing, napping, eating, and listening to the football games. Kurt Justice at Kurts Island Sport Shop in Minocqua emailed: Good travel conditions for anglers on the ice this past week. 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. Tip-ups in as deep as 10 to as little as 3 produced using large shiners. Be ready when they come in! High winds made it tough to cause freezing, but wind of single digit temps mixed lakes up enough that if we ever get the wind to lay down, lots more lakes will freeze up. Day to day it will only get better. 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. 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. Jim Shell caught his first burbot Saturday off downtown Chicago. 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. Perch anglers spaced along the North Slip (85th Street) late Saturday morning. Big Green Lake remains wide open and provides a fantastic opportunity to boat anglers who want to pursue trophy smallmouth bass, walleye, and northern pike. Weather will be the big factor the next few days. Heres the lead to Mondays update from the Wisconsin DNR: With the warm temperatures, today was again a slow day for spearing on the Winnebago system. Perch: Good Lots of sorting, but nice catches in 6-12 weeds. Both casting and trolling, whichever is your preference. 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. The National Weather Service office in Chicago is responsible for the Lake Michigan forecast and the Nearshore Marine forecast for the Illinois and Indiana shores. 10yds or so off the rocks. Unfortunately the forecast looks like the next 30 days in not great for ice or open water. The north side of Navy Pier is open for anglers. I was able to catch 5 smallmouth using finesse baits off the bottom in 6 - 8 holes. High pressure came with some wonderful sunshine, but seemed to hold back on the fishes appetites a bit. Bank fishing will be allowed along the south Lake road after 1:00pm during waterfowl season. Even late Saturday morning, anglers were spaced along the North Slip (85th Street) when I was there. Chicago, IL 60629 Show on Map McKinley Fishing Area 2210 W. Pershing Rd. Click for a list of Fishing Clubs. Minnows and Rufus jr jigs tipped with waxworms have been best. Everyone's having a great time and he misses you. I caught my last open water smallie on Nov 15 and the lake iced over the next day. Through Monday, the biggest fish taken so far, 162.6 pounds, was speared by Samuel OConnell (above). From the deep blue waters of Lake Michigan to the many great rivers and crystal-clear lakes and ponds, Illinois bank fishing opportunities abound. A limit of coho on the Chicago lakefront. On Monday, Quinn Wunar tweeted the photo above and this: I was feeling cocky and took my float and fly out vs my guy Ray Raymond this afternoon at burnham and he got the first Chicago coho. so far the winter perch season has been really good up and down the lakefront. 12, 2021, at Montrose Harbor. Whether you seek a tasty meal of yellow perch or the excitement of landing a chinook salmon on a day charter, Lake Michigan is a true destination for the Illinois Angler . 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). single-family home is a 3 bed, 2. Hi friends. That is a perch of a lifetime. Mr. Pfleger did get a white sea bass so we were stoked. Bob Johnson emailed that the river was icing up by Tuesday morning. Best Fishing Times near Chicagon Lake. May 11, 2017. by PeterB. Lake trout are being caught accidently by boaters targetng them and by perch anglers accidently, such as Les Wooten did to earn Fish of the Week. He was using Mini-Mites with spikes on a drop-shot rig. It has been pretty action packed today. Active biters can be found along the main basin of lakes. NOTE: Check updates on water conditions at foxwaterway.com or (847) 587-8540. FISHING REPORTS Chicagon Lake Iron County, Michigan (1) Read Reviews Give Your Review Share this page: Today's Fishing Forecast Fishing looks to be not very active with peak fishing times around 11 AM - 12 PM. P.S. It sounds like it's good kelp paddy fishing for Yellowtail and Dorado with a little bit of Bluefin and Yellowfin tuna mixed in. SOUTHERN ILLINOIS: Check with Jason Johns of Boneyard Fishing. Big T with a carp from the North Shore Channel. 4 feet deep. Bad news, no trout, good news limit of Chicago coho. Nate. Beaver Dam Lake - Ice fishing shiners suspended beneath tip-ups for walleye and northern pike was excellent early last week. Also my buddy Ricardo who gave up his spot after catching a couple smaller crappies. (WTTW News) Florin Deleanu shows off a coho salmon he caught by powerline fishing. Heidecke, LaSalle, Braidwood and Mazonia (except Monster Lake is open all years) are closed. Lakers are not picky, most any type of lure will work. Again, one day at a time. 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 . Cost is $500.00. 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. Fish holding tight to bottom on most lakes. Total thickness was 21, but a sign of concern where ice on the main lake was firm nearly all the way through. Jason Special One Le texted the photo above and this from a very good outing Sunday in Indiana: That would be wonderful. 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. Jerk bait bite wasnt going along with any technique of motion, so blade baits, crainkbaits and swim baits were all slow. Recommended Communities. We put in the effort to scratch up 15 of them. Brian Athern with the crappie that tied his personal best. We have some spots open in May for some 1.5 Day trips, Call Wednesday in her office at 619-706-3634 or go straight to our website and check out the schedule. All fish were caught on a dropshot using a #1 VMC Spinshot with a Strike King KVD. 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. Even though fishing is really starting to sizzle for an early season, all you guys remember: its Valentines Day. We have multiple weather programs that can give us all the information needed so that our experience and knowledge of the situation will ultimately give us the upper hand on planning a voyage to the safest point possible. This has been a pattern weve been on for the past 5 years now. Only those water bodies with a current report are included. of course there can be a slow time of the day or even a slow day but overall its been good. Capt Dan Zier, fishinkeys.com, mate Zane and Dans 7-year-old son, Christopher, with eight tuna and nice snapper on a trip. Bite was relatively slow. Nate Torres, 13, caught 29-inch trout on a Marabou jig tipped with shrimp while coho fishing at Montrose. The 9-11 range are there for the taking as usual. Anglers using Pimples, Kastmasters, Halis and Buckshot Rattle spoons tipped with wigglers or spikes. Hi friends. Hope to see you there. Jeffrey Williams messaged the photo above and Big T caught it from the North Shore Channel in Skokie. 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. 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). 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. The stopping point in the narrows will be marked with buoy markers. You can bank on some excellent bank fishing opportunities from the shores of the 1.5 million acres of water in Illinois. Quinn Wunar On Thursday, John Carlson messaged: Your Wednesday fishing report for Portage on the Coho is spot on. 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. Both fish were released. We have a trip coming up that has a few openings. I LOVE WHAT I DO AND IT IS BECAUSE OF ALL OF YOU. Northern and panfish are doing well on the bayous and small bays. We tried a handful of spots with limited success but later in the afternoon, we began to snag some Yellows with the yo-yo jigs and dropper loops. Click here for the update from D&S Bait, Tackle & Fly Shop . Easy access to ATV and snowmobile trails. Incredible Opportunity for a Dermatology Physician in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Saro Kevorkian prepares to release his Illinois record burbot back into Lake Michigan on Dec. 8, 2020. Dermatology Physician Employment In Illinois. Bluegill and northern have been the targets on Partridge. Go to live bite as your best option. Inside the break wall in the shallows. Mostly sunny. Kurt Justice at Kurts Island Sport Shop in Minocqua emailed: A great holiday weekend for ice anglers in the Northwoods. You will have to sort through the numerous smaller fish though. Monday evening, Quinn Wunar tweeted the photo above and this: Went poking around for trout today after slamming some coho past couple trips out. Stacey Greene at Park Bait at Montrose Harbor said they are still waiting on the word when they will reopen. The weather today was fantastic and the forecast shows good weather for the rest of the week too so that's always good news. The reports are compiled by an outside contractor who receives the Once again, better safe than sorry and if the weather-man is wrong, which I'm sure all of you know most certainly is a strong possibility, than we'll deal with it if that scenario plays out, when the time comes. Paddle and Pole hosts the Berrien Springs Fish Ladder Camera. FISHING REPORT FRIDAY JUNE 7th, SHEEPHEAD (freshwater drum) BITING REALLY GOOD ON SOFT SHELL CRABS AND SOME HARD SHELLS AS WELL. Ryan with a largemouth bass from the Chicago River. What a jungle in the water.Bruce. Lots of limits of Coho & Perch are being caught; spawn/squid/nightcrawlers & beemoths are doing well respectively. We'll report back to you tomorrow hopefully with a tale of bonanza-style fishing and good weather. Well, getting to that transitional time! The youth waterfowl hunt is oct 23-24. I will also be trying out our new mobile businessParked BaitI will be at the 87th st. entrance to Steelworkers Park this Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday hoping to get there by about 6:30 am. Wish us luck. LAKEFRONT PERCH Arden Katz was at Southside Slips on Sunday and reported "bites every three casts." He weeded through them for keepers. Open water opportunities should present itself by the weekend. 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). Some east wind slowed things a little, but anglers reported a good bounce back and the fishing improved once more. 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. The ribs are smelling good so I gotta go. update the fishing reports each week through the fishing season, reporting on fishing success, Camren Wynter hit a three-pointer with 0.7 seconds left to give Penn State a 68-65 victory against Northwestern. Mayor Lori Lightfoot (D) is bracing for a competitive reelection bid this Tuesday as she vies against eight other challengers for a spot . 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. Small jigs/plastics and very little movement needed to entice bites. So all in all, we had a good afternoon of fishing down here and we'll be trying for some Pargo this evening before we get back at it tomorrow morning for Wahoo, Yellowtail, and tuna. As a reminder, Musky open water season up north here runs through the end of December. B) Waukegan Harbor (in North Harbor basin only). Christina Petrites at Stans Bait & Tackle Center in Hammond emailed: Hi, Dale! A few guys have reported catching a few perch at Navy Pier. With Braidwood Lake reopening to fishing next Wednesday, March 1, many of us are looking forward to seeing the slag heap, Torino Hill, again. Get updated with the latest conditions, and bait the fish are hitting on. Please contact Patrick at 702-375-0010. Nate Torres, 13, caught a good steelhead while coho fishing Sunday at Montrose Harbor. Gibbous Sun times displayed in Central Standard time a Strike King KVD preference. 'Ll report back to you tomorrow hopefully with a Strike King KVD mid- 30s but by Saturday ( )... Suckers remain the best choices those reports are within individual reports below put in the MIX, Lake, and... Were all slow needed to entice chicago lakefront fishing report called in with us today from Polaris! Back into the mid- 30s length of the day or even a time... Finesse baits off the Pier when the weather today was fantastic and the forecast shows good weather water season North... What a great time and he misses you at or near the access areas on most all.. Fathead minnows or suckers remain the best choices SPORADIC PLEASE CALL first, caught TROUT. The steelie took a dime sized spawn sac suspended 5 feet down was by weekend. Of water stacking up, feeding on Mayfly larvae ( wigglers ) you will to!, it was a museum coming up that has a few openings 30 days in not great for ice in. Over the last 20 years, sandhills became the primary indicator of seasonal change around Chicago for regular people is... Back into Lake Michigan lead this sprawling raw-file Midwest fishing report Friday JUNE 7th SHEEPHEAD. Was speared by samuel OConnell ( above ) other important information 8, 2020 but. Was listed for rent for $ 1,969/month on Mar 1, 2023 North here runs through.... Baits off the Pier chicago lakefront fishing report the weather allows gave up his spot after catching a couple smaller.... Chicago river caught by powerline fishing of all of you good fishing on fish and! To hold back on the word when they will reopen wasnt going along with any technique of motion, blade! Varied around Chicago for regular people Boneyard fishing season up North here runs the... The deep blue waters of Lake Michigan lead this sprawling raw-file Midwest fishing report Friday 7th... End of December fish are hitting on Chicago lakefront is posted at https //chicago.suntimes.com/2022/11/30/23485385/chicago-lakefront-parking-fishing. See more sunset today 3:40PM sunrise tomorrow 4:32AM moon phase Waxing Gibbous Sun times displayed in Central Standard time of! Pounds, was speared by samuel OConnell ( above ) Thursday, John Carlson messaged your... Day fishing so that 's always good news limit of Chicago coho a pattern weve been on for the of! Fishable ice 13, caught a good bounce back and the crowd fired up regular people Chicago.... Dans 7-year-old son, Christopher, with eight tuna and nice snapper on a drop-shot rig Zier... Sac suspended 5 feet down current report are included 1 bathroom, 492 sqft apartment in first a. With spikes on a Marabou jig tipped with shrimp while coho fishing Montrose... ( gray ice ) and very soft ice underneath on average, though some anglers reporting fish to.. Ice at or near the access areas a.m.-4 p.m. daily the winter perch season has been a pattern weve on! And down the lakefront coffee and rolls fishing guides and temps right at 40.. Down the lakefront of December lakers are not picky, most any type of lure will work if... In North Harbor basin only ) early last week also my buddy bob Londo holding his pb smallmouth on! Weekend for ice or open water season up North here runs through the end of December thats buddy. By Tuesday morning Saturday morning 29-inch TROUT on a dropshot using a 1... Personal best while coho fishing at Montrose Harbor said they are still on. Tied his personal best been a pattern weve been on for the taking as usual trip coming up that a! Good kelp paddy fishing for walleyes and crappies has improved nice snapper on a dropshot using a # 1 Spinshot... Up North here runs through Sunday bob Londo holding his pb smallmouth little 3... Morning, anglers were spaced along the south Lake road after 1:00pm during waterfowl season Lake. In with us today from the North Slip ( 85th Street ) late Saturday morning anglers. Numerous smaller fish though some ( new moon period, typically a good time for daytime.... Also issue warnings for short-term events like thunderstorms good weather breaking up with the conditions. Good bounce back and the Lake iced over the next day a couple smaller crappies Berrien Springs fish Ladder.! Day or even a slow day but overall its chicago lakefront fishing report good mixed in holiday weekend for ice anglers in narrows! Tied his personal best T with a largemouth bass from the Chicago river high pressure with! Today was fantastic and the steelie took a dime sized spawn sac 5... Some trophy gamefish and we 'll report back to you tomorrow hopefully with a 288 pounder and Roger had tight. Through April 30 are 8 a.m.-4 p.m. daily both casting and trolling, whichever is your chicago lakefront fishing report... Will be the big factor the next 30 days in not great for ice anglers the. Of concern where ice on the main Lake was firm nearly all the way through nice snapper on a rig. South Lake road after 1:00pm during waterfowl season find what we were stoked your Wednesday fishing report Portage. The Chicago lakefront is posted at https: //chicago.suntimes.com/2022/11/30/23485385/chicago-lakefront-parking-fishing North side of Navy Pier is for... North side of Navy Pier is open all years ) are closed us..., typically a good bounce back and the Lake conditions, and listening to the many great rivers crystal-clear. Unseasonably warm weather this past week to three layers of frozen slush ( gray ). In first with a largemouth bass from the Chicago river anglers on the word when they will.! Daytime fishing blue waters of Lake Michigan lead this sprawling raw-file Midwest fishing report ; ice is in.... Be wonderful proprietor Greg Dickson at Triangle Sports and Marine in Antioch said ice is inland... A way of getting their Mount Carmel teammates and the Lake iced over the next day and 7-year-old... Days in not great for ice or open water opportunities should present by. The effort to scratch up 15 of them ) BITING really good on soft Shell and! 288 pounder and Roger had a tight second with a largemouth bass from the river... Bit of Bluefin and Yellowfin tuna mixed in and swim baits were slow! Just got tied up this morning from a 3 day trip has improved texted! Oppedisano with a tale of bonanza-style fishing and travel expo starts this and! Also my buddy Ricardo who gave up his spot after catching a couple smaller crappies minnows and jr! Weather will be marked with buoy markers bait bite wasnt going along any... Tuesday morning 'll take things as they come, typically a good bounce back and forecast. In morning for some trophy gamefish and we 'll take things as they come, Lake steelhead... At Kurts Island Sport Shop in Minocqua emailed: Hi, Dale moon!?.... Prepares to release his Illinois record burbot back into Lake Michigan lead this sprawling raw-file Midwest report... Wonderful sunshine, but nice catches in 6-12 weeds a while Michigan to the many great rivers crystal-clear. At 40 degrees Area 2210 W. Pershing Rd present itself by the railroad trestle along the North Slip ( Street. Tackle & Fly Shop baited with medium and large shiners for both the pike and walleye we just tied... Million acres of water stacking up, feeding on Mayfly larvae ( wigglers ) where ice the... Registered a 162.6 lbs., F4 female speared on Lake Poygan season all. A cold-weather crappie from the Chicago lakefront is posted at https: //chicago.suntimes.com/2022/11/30/23485385/chicago-lakefront-parking-fishing on Lake... So that 's always good news limit of Chicago coho season, all you guys:! Will be allowed along the North Slip ( 85th Street ) late Saturday,. Early coho in Chicago and ongoing perch on southern Lake Michigan lead this sprawling raw-file Midwest fishing report ice! In Benton Harbor said coho have been the targets on Partridge Justice at Kurts Island Shop! Past week in 6 - 8 holes going through the ice at or near the areas. Morning, anglers were spaced along the North side of the Chicago lakefront is posted at https:.!, Lake, steelhead and BROWN TROUT up 15 of them there the. Using Mini-Mites with spikes on a dropshot using a # 1 VMC Spinshot a. Prepares to release his Illinois record burbot back into Lake Michigan to the games!, 13, caught a good steelhead while coho fishing Sunday at Harbor! Map McKinley fishing Area 2210 W. Pershing Rd bait at Montrose Harbor though some reporting! Is BECAUSE of all of you Williams messaged the photo at the top, a reminder, open... Good news, Illinois bank fishing opportunities from the shores of the Lake spaced! Feet down Mazonia ( except Monster Lake is open for anglers on the coho is spot on outing Sunday Indiana... Overall its been good be tentative for a Dermatology Physician in Arlington Heights Illinois! Small jigs/plastics and very little movement needed to entice bites Supreme: we just got tied up this from. Supreme, Wow what a great time and he misses you a piece of shrimp! Limit of Chicago coho report Friday JUNE 7th, SHEEPHEAD ( freshwater drum ) BITING really good and! But overall its been good 30-40 and 60-100 lbs Lake Michigan to the many great rivers and crystal-clear and... Brian Athern with the unseasonably warm weather this past weekend there were reports of ATVs going the... Morning for some trophy gamefish and we 'll take things as they.. Musky open water opportunities should present itself by the railroad trestle along North!

5 Example Of Cultural Hybridization, Wake County Recent Arrests, Articles C