Illinoisan Reports on fishing
November 11th, 2007 by Fishing admin
Crab Orchard – Crappie action remains good. Fish are being found at varied depths, ranging from very shallow to about 10 feet. Minnows and jigs are equally effective. Some bluegill are still being caught on the rip rap. Wax worms and meal worms are the best bets for bluegill. Some catfish anglers are still taking fish on cut bait.
Horseshoe Lake – Some anglers are still reporting catching catfish drift fishing night crawlers just off the bottom. Crappie action remains fair on the west side of the lake. Minnows fished over heavy cover are producing the best results. Outboard motors are off limits until March 1.
Kinkaid Lake – Fishing traffic has slowed down with the recent cold front. Muskie action is rated good. Anglers are primarily trolling crank baits and some success on spinner baits. Several anglers have been targeting walleye, but results have been fair at best. Crappie are rated fair to good. Anglers aren’t taking great numbers of fish, but good quality fish. Crappie are scattered at depths ranging from 3-12 feet. Minnows are currently the best bet. Catfish action has slowed.
Lake Murphysboro – Crappie are the best bet. Crappie are still scattered. Fish can be found at depths of 3-12 feet. Some catfish are being caught on night crawlers and large minnows as well as chicken liver. Bluegill anglers are taking good numbers, but nothing of any size. Bass are slow.
Lake of Egypt – Bass are still rated good to excellent. The lake is clear and about a foot below pool. Fish are hanging around edges of the weed beds in 20 feet of water. Jigs and soft plastics are the primary baits. Crappie are still fair to slow. Fish are holding in about 15 feet of water. Minnows and jigs appear to be equally effective.
Little Grassy – The Little Grassy Campground and Marina is closed for the season.
Mermet Lake – The lake is closed to fishing through the end of duck season.
Ohio River-Smithland Pool – The river is at normal pool and clear. Crappie are fair in the creeks, particularly the creeks closest to the dam. Minnows fished over shallow cover are effective. Catfish were doing well before the recent cold snap. Bass and bluegill are slow. The Golconda Marina will be closed for the season beginning Nov. 19.
Rend Lake – Crappie are rated good on both minnows and jigs. The best action has been along the Route 154 rip rap and crappie sets. Most fish are holding in 6-10 feet. Catfish are also rated good on stink baits, cut shad, shrimp and shad gut. Anglers are taking fish by bank fishing around trees and drift fishing shallow areas. Bass are slow. White bass are fair on shad-colored jigs and crank baits. The lake is more than a foot below normal pool.
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