One weekend; two big outdoor shows

Outdoors enthusiasts can come inside next weekend, and not feel the least bit guilty. Two large outdoors sports shows will take place simultaneously in Springfield. MORE :: (0) COMMENTS

State of the Lakes 2014

Each year at this time we bring you a roundup of lake surveys conducted by regional fisheries biologists with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. This installment features Sangchris Lake and Lake Springfield. MORE :: (0) COMMENTS

Craft brewer’s drone delivery hopes put on ice

A craft brewer still has hopes of one day using drones to deliver its lager to ice fishing anglers on Minnesota lakes by air, despite being grounded by federal aviation officials after a recent test run. MORE :: (0) COMMENTS

George Little: hard water fishermen take care

The most important thing for you to know about ice fishing is whether or not the ice is thick enough to support your weight. That little detail can make the difference between pulling bluegills out of a hole in the ice, and somebody fishing you out of the icy water. MORE :: (0) COMMENTS

Flying Fish Festival takes aim at invasive Asian carp

In an effort to turn a problem into an asset, the first annual Flying Fish Festival and Bowfishing Tournament has been added to the central Illinois summer calendar. The invasive Asian carp will be at the center of activities planned for July 11-12 with some of the top bowhunters in the country expected to shoot as many Asian carp as they can while competing for cash prizes. MORE :: (0) COMMENTS

Clinton Lake fish kill blamed on water temps

Wildlife officials say changes in water temperature are to blame for a central Illinois fish kill. MORE :: (0) COMMENTS

Ice fisherman found dead in pond near Fort Wayne

Authorities say a man apparently drowned after falling through thin ice while fishing alone on a private pond near Fort Wayne. MORE :: (0) COMMENTS

• Kirk, mayors oppose Asian carp proposal, January 13
• Report doesn’t resolve debate over Great Lakes, January 11
• Looking for a bright idea? Try glow colors, December 09
• Eurasian ruffe DNA found in southern Lake Michigan, December 04
• Indiana boosts Wabash River sturgeon patrols, November 18
• Photo essay: A matter of scale, October 17
• McClelland newest DNR fisheries biologist, October 17
• Fall trout season starts Saturday morning, October 17
• State file suit over Spoon River bridge collapse, October 12
• Fishing clubs hold “fall classics”, October 11
• National Wildlife Refuges among areas closed by shutdown, October 06
• Hunters, anglers shut out of Rend Lake, other federal lands, October 06
• 100-year-old fish still trying to make history, October 03
• Biologists helping ancient fish make comeback in Illinois, September 29
• Peoria processing facility suggested as a means to battle Asian carp, September 26
• Fish kill reported in Spoon River, September 25
• Fall trout season opens Oct. 19, September 20
• Central Illinois fishing report for Aug. 23, August 23
• Big blue cats lift anglers into first place, August 21
• Hog manure causes fish kill near Roanoke, August 17
• Central Illinois fishing report for Aug. 16, August 16
• Miles of fishing line collected in recycling effort, August 10
• Legislation authorizes sling bows; outlaws wanton waste, August 07
• Elgin man found dead in boat near Hennepin, August 07
• Redneck Fishing Tournament photo album, August 03
• Central Illinois fishing report for Aug. 2, August 02
• Central Illinois fishing report for July 25, July 25
• Redneck fishing tournament is on for Aug. 1- 3, July 22
• Officials try to find what killed invasive carp, July 21
• DNR reports white-bass die-off at Lake Shebyville, July 19
• Central Illinois fishing report for July 19, July 19
• Central Illinois fishing report for July 12, July 12
• Trio catches 45-pound bighead carp, July 12
• WIU bass team rated third going into championship, July 11
• Central Illinois fishing report for July 5, July 05

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