Get ready for an exciting spring fishing season with reports of salmon and trout runs along the lakefront and inland waters heating up. Here’s a comprehensive roundup of the latest fishing news and updates to help you plan your next adventure:
– Lakefront fishing is offering bursts of salmon and trout, including a stunning 15-pound steelhead caught at Diversy Harbor.
– The Wauconda Lions Club’s Big Bass Tournament is set for April 27 on Bangs Lake, with prizes for the top three catches.
– Smelt fishing has been slow in recent years, but anglers have reported some success this season.
– Spring fishing is in full swing, with panfish, bass, and trout moving into shallow waters. Use minnows, wax worms, spinner baits, chatter baits, and soft plastics for effective catches.
– Catfishing continues to be productive on the Fox River, with cut bait and stink bait yielding good results.
