Eat well, do good! The Illinois Hatchery System is dedicated to enhancing fish populations in Illinois waters by producing adequate numbers of various species of fish to meet stocking demands statewide.
In fact, at full capacity the system can produce over 50 million fish of 20 species! State hatcheries also work with other US hatcheries to obtain fish eggs and fry to supplement on-site production for certain species.
To learn more about our hatchery system, as well as the hours they are open for visits from the public, see our page here. Interested in where we stock fish? See our stocking page here! We are here to answer any fishing-related questions you may have. Simply send us an email through our " contact us " and we are happy to provide you with the information you're seeking. We also have a Frequently Asked Question page that you may find helpful. No matter whether fishing live bait under a bobber, casting jigs and other small artificials, or even getting in a little fly-fishing, the action is great all month long.
Bluegills are active almost everywhere in the state, while the action for jumbo redears, or shellcrackers, may vary from north to south. Nonetheless, match the right bait with the right tactics for the species, place and time, and the action can be fast and furious! Most all of our lakes produce good bluegill fishing, even local farm ponds.
Quality redears are a little less abundant. Warmouths and other sunfish add to the light-tackle excitement. Stocked Waters Rainbow Trout: Take advantage of trout fishing near you. Learn more online at ifishillinois. Because several state fisheries agencies heavily stock hybrid-striped bass in the Ohio River, the population of these hard-fighting game fish stands at very good levels. Individual fish size fluctuates with the availability of forage, but there are plenty of hybrids in the system up to 6 pounds, and larger fish turn up in creels from time to time.
The most consistent action takes place in the tailwaters below any of the Ohio River dams, where they congregate to take advantage of the cornucopia of forage fish. Some of the most used lures are the Sassy Shad and Big Hammer swimbaits, but practically anything resembling a shad is a good option when they are feeding.
Evergreen Lake Saugeyes: Try crankbaits, night crawlers or jigs tipped with minnows to tap into this fantastic population of hefty saugeyes. One of the best spots in the nation for landing a trophy catfish is the Mississippi River. But it is not just for trophy seekers; great numbers of catfish lurk in the big river throughout a wide size range. Whether searching for a trophy blue catfish, the reclusive flathead or a cooler full of fiddler-sized channel cats, the big river fills the bill.
Blues and channels turn up most frequently in angler creels. Flathead catfish typically require a little more effort to locate and catch. One of the best locations to find all three species is in the tailwaters below one of the navigation dams.
Other good spots are holes and depressions on the bottom — especially scour holes on outside bends of the river — as well as chunk rock, bridge pilings, wingdams and log jams. Clinton Lake Wipers: Look for good surface and sub-surface action this month on hybrids averaging 6 pounds. Some will tip 10 to 15 pounds. Most of the lakes throughout Illinois still offer good daytime bass-fishing action, but August is a great time to be on the water after dark. When the water temperature rises, recreational lake traffic increases, and the bass fishing gets tougher during the day.
Many anglers choose to wait until the evening to chase largemouths that feed more comfortably under cover of darkness. Fishing can be phenomenal after dark, plus anglers get a reprieve from the sun and much of the lake traffic. Electronics often play a big part at night. Find bottom humps, grass mats or other features on a graph to pinpoint likely spots to find bass.
Slow-roll a large spinnerbait. Jigs, and soft-plastics are sometimes used, too. Illinois River White Bass: Throw crankbaits, curly-tailed soft- plastics, inline spinners or minnow-imitating baits.
The muskie fishery at Kinkaid Lake in Jackson County is kept in great shape through annual stockings of fingerling muskies. Several quality fish longer than 40 inches are caught every year, with some larger individuals approaching true trophy size. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources stocks threadfin shad into Kinkaid to provide additional forage that helps its muskies put on the weight and length.
Lures that resemble shad are excellent choices for muskies. It takes normally days. There is no refund provided if order is cancelled after 7 days of the order placed date.
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