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Fishing in Illinois

Illinois

Top fishing spots in Illinois for your favorite species

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Learn where to fish, when to fish, and top tips from our anglers to help you land that personal best

Fishing pre spawn bass

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We highlight some of our best tips for finding pre-spawn bass as they move from deepwater to potential bedding areas and look at must have lures for pre-spawn and how Fishbrain can help you find that perfect spot.

Freshwater fishing
How to
Fishing gear
Spring fishing
Fishing pre spawn bass
Night fishing during a heatwave

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When the summer heatwave halts the bite on your favorite water, don't give up. It's time to go nocturnal. Learn why night fishing during a heatwave can not only be productive but a chance for some rare fishing solitude during the busy season.

Night fishing
Night fishing during a heatwave
Safe fish handling this Summer

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Summer is here and we asked our fisheries biologist Ryan Hearn how you can handle fish safely during the summer heat.

Conservation
Fish handling
Summer fishing
Safe fish handling this Summer
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