Finding hints of perch and getting itchy for ice fishing lead this sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report. Sam Eble emailed the photo at the top two weeks ago, then I screwed up and lost track of ...

November is deer season. At least, that’s how I look at the month. During the whitetail rut, it’s hard for any other hunting ...

Some of these small ponds are tough to reach, but worth the effort because they are loaded with big bluegill. Pyramid State Recreation Area is located near the town of Pinckneyville, Illinois.

Some incredible travel destinations are hidden throughout the humble state of Illinois. Outside the tourist ... Anglers can ...

I took a small tub of earthworms and went fishing for bluegill. After catching a few keepers, I caught a small one about 4 inches long. The sun lit up the side of its face as I unhooked it.

Beware of debris from a rapid rise in the lake level. Reese Jones at Hook, Line and Sinker in Rogers recommends using ...

This respect is especially noted when considering fish of exceptional size. Take for instance the bluegill, a species typically associated with “the first fish I ever caught.” Over the past ...

The fish shown here is a green sunfish. It is similar in size to the bluegill, but much more aggressive and tolerant to bank noise. The 6-year-old boy about to unhook this beautiful fish was very ...

Striped bass are biting the best. He recommends fishing between Prairie Creek park and Point 6. Stripers should move south as the water cools. Average surface water temperature is in the upper 60s.

How did Illinois vote in the race for U.S. president? Polls will close across the state at 7 p.m. CST, and vote totals are expected to begin reporting within the first half-hour. To track results ...