After the completion of the seminar, chartermaster's Dan Anderson and Howard Lund handed out some shirts, sweaters, spectra, jigs, and some fish processing gift cards. He was fishing in 5-6 feet of water and jigging down to near the green weeds with waxies or red spikes. The $10 pier passes, which allow legal access to select piers at Jackson Park, Burnham, DuSable, Diversey, Belmont and Montrose harbors, may be bought at Northerly Island Visitor Center (credit-card only, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday), but call (312) 745-2910 first to make sure someone is there. Click to get the latest. The one fish in my right hand measured at 15.5 with a girth of 11.5 my pb and pretty sure that will never get toppled so what was already a great day got even sweeter with that one, we also caught a couple Coho later in the day. My column from Nov. 30, 2022, on parking the length of the Chicago lakefront is posted at https://chicago.suntimes.com/2022/11/30/23485385/chicago-lakefront-parking-fishing. The stopping point in the narrows will be marked with buoy markers. Bluegill and crappie are the most consistent bite. The ribs are smelling good so I gotta go. Big Green Lake Warm weather accompanied with brisk west winds reopened the center of the lake. The north side of Navy Pier is open for anglers. Rod and Reels. Inside the break wall in the shallows. This group was designed with the purpose of sharing fishing activities, tips, and related information. Cleaning and oiling and putting line on,straightening out messy tackle.but Sunday I got out, fought cold, a half frozen river bank and half frozen fingers to get this ONE good crappie.if you get one strike per trip right now,better not miss it! We caught them using all methods today; Fly-lined Sardines, sliding-sinker rigs, dropper loops, yo-yo jigs, and our personal favorite - the surface iron. Caught a couple of 14 jumbos at the Navy Pier slip on Saturday, 12/10. Thats my buddy Bob Londo holding his pb smallmouth. SALMON SNAGGING: Here are the details from the IDNR: 4) Snagging for chinook and coho salmon only is permitted from the following Lake Michigan shoreline areas from October 1 through December 31; however, no snagging is allowed at any time within 200 feet of a moored watercraft or as posted: A) Lincoln Park Lagoon from the Fullerton Avenue Bridge to the southern end of the Lagoon. We weren't seeing any volume though. George Peters emailed the photo above and this: Hi Dale, fishing is good in S. Florida. EMIQUON PRESERVE:During waterfowl season, fishing is not allowed until noon. FISHING REPORT FRIDAY JUNE 7th, SHEEPHEAD (freshwater drum) BITING REALLY GOOD ON SOFT SHELL CRABS AND SOME HARD SHELLS AS WELL. Captain Aliyar called in with us today from the Polaris Supreme: We just got tied up this morning from a 3 Day trip. Navy Pier has been giving up some good Lake Michigan perch with artificials like Johnson (Pure . Angelo Ciaravino and Richard Zoller both have a way of getting their Mount Carmel teammates and the crowd fired up. Last weeks rain froze up to create good, if not slippery, travel on most all lakes. We could've made a day out of it and ended up with a decent catch but the fish were on the smaller side of things. Smallmouth bass (Shutterstock image) May 19, 2017 By Jerry Pabst. The ice is a little thin on the lakes. 8-12 pound yellowfin tuna and that's just not what we were looking for. A few reports of early ice Pike from shallow bays. We'd rather be safe than sorry and we'll take things one day at a time. Bob Johnson emailed that the river was icing up by Tuesday morning. Conditions are still very good as of this early report. UNFORTUNATELY IT HAS COME TO THAT TIME OF THE YEAR WHEN WE MUST TURN OFF THE WATER AND SHUT DOWN FOR THE SEASON. Some lakes the snow had melted and refroze to a sheet of skateable ice. But there are some other things, too, such as steelhead, brown trout and lake trout as well as burbot on the lakefront to keep things interesting. SEE MORE sunset today 3:40PM sunrise tomorrow 4:32AM moon phase Waxing Gibbous Sun times displayed in Central Standard Time. Through Monday, the biggest fish taken so far, 162.6 pounds, was speared by Samuel OConnell (above). So all in all, we had a good afternoon of fishing down here and we'll be trying for some Pargo this evening before we get back at it tomorrow morning for Wahoo, Yellowtail, and tuna. Click here for the update from D&S Bait, Tackle & Fly Shop . Bob Johnson emailed the photo at the very top and this: Hi Dale - made it back out to Kankakee River Sunday with Tom Spence. Vince Oppedisano emailed the photo above and this: Hey Dale! Anglers using Pimples, Kastmasters, Halis and Buckshot Rattle spoons tipped with wigglers or spikes. With Braidwood Lake reopening to fishing next Wednesday, March 1, many of us are looking forward to seeing the slag heap, Torino Hill, again. Hope youre enjoying the mild weather. Previous permits required. They didnt say where. Northern and panfish are doing well on the bayous and small bays. We have a couple days of traveling to figure things out and as of now, our ride is beautiful rollin' south. We were staying pretty steady jiggin em up. Bite good on Crappie minnows as well. We also sell ice, soda, coffee and rolls. A limit of coho on the Chicago lakefront. Just 40 minutes from downtown Chicago . He was a happy man. Fishing Chicago Harbors and Lakefront: Fishing from the shoreline of Lake Michigan not only provides you with a phenomenal view, but it gives you the opportunity to catch fish- such as: Coho salmon, Chinook salmon, Steelhead, Yellow perch, Smallmouth and other sunfish species. Best reported for the week was a 27 with lots of slot fish (20-24) caught & released as well! Crappie: Good As with Perch, two different locales. Slezs Bait will be open on Thanksgiving Day 5 a.m. till 2 p.m. Click here for the Wisconsin DNRs report, usually on Tuesday or Wednesday. Everyone's having a great time and he misses you. View the full details in todays full harvest report. Paddle and Pole hosts the Berrien Springs Fish Ladder Camera. Still hit or miss.Minnows, wax worms, spikes, shrimp etc. Staff at Tackle Haven in Benton Harbor said coho have been very good off the pier when the weather allows. We have multiple weather programs that can give us all the information needed so that our experience and knowledge of the situation will ultimately give us the upper hand on planning a voyage to the safest point possible. Dana Kolzow with her dog Hanna and their 25-inch walleye. There's a lot of water to cover and this is the only time you'll hear us say the words "the more boats, the better". Capt. Lake Michigan's Best Chicago-Area Fishing. There are times where schools of white bass are passing through and they are running 16 18 inches which is larger than normal. We'll just take things slow and steady because we don't want to be stuck down here with strong winds that are being predicted and a long way still to aim for home. Bigger Gills mostly deeper along edges at dawn and dusk. Those reports continue from readers north, west, south and in Indiana. Crappie: Poor-Good Best over deeper basins of 24-35. Nate Torres, 13, despatched the picture on the high and this on Sunday: The Independence is maintained to shipshape cleanliness and complies with all state and federal safety regulations. Our weather is a tad bouncy and wet but it's nothing we can't handle or haven't seen before. Lake trout and a limit of Perch off the Chicago Lakefront! The bite is still good for perch and bluegill. Shorelines are giving way. EMIQUON PRESERVE:During waterfowl season, fishing is not allowed until noon. The grade of Yellowtail we captured today was a very nice grade of fish with most being right around 18 lbs; some bigger, some smaller but a fine grade nonetheless. Mr. Pfleger did get a white sea bass so we were stoked. Camren Wynter hit a three-pointer with 0.7 seconds left to give Penn State a 68-65 victory against Northwestern. Sunny, air temperatures hitting near 50 degrees and very light west winds. Hope to see everyone there. We saw one good school on the sonar but never got around on it so that was encouraging and we also did see a lot of Yellowtail on the kelps that we did stop on. The Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk opened Tuesday afternoon after a four-day closure because of the report of a release of a foamy discharge into Burns Waterway from the nearby U.S. Steel Midwest . Bank fishing will be allowed along the south Lake road after 1:00pm during waterfowl season. (WTTW News) Tags: Chicago Lakefront. Some groups even fishing at night over there doing good. With weather permitting, drill a series of holes and keep bouncing from one to the next, picking the few larger eaters from the herd of little ones. Heidecke, LaSalle and Braidwood are closed. Packing up for SU swap meet this saturday. POWERTON: Closed until after duck season. This property is pet friendly. All fish were caught on a dropshot using a #1 VMC Spinshot with a Strike King KVD. (Provided by Mike Chioros) A smattering of ice fishing around Chicago and the rebuilding of perch fishing on southern Lake Michigan lead this sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report; plus the first mention of coho in 2023. Our weather is a bit windy with a light swell but it's hot out, so the breeze is kind of welcomed at this point. Perch: Good Lots of sorting, but nice catches in 6-12 weeds. Want to stay informed of what's happening on the Lake and at Park Bait, Click below. We also had a Walleye up to the surface but lost it at boat. Guide Mike Norris texted the photo above and emailed this: Fishing on the Big Green Lake came to a halt late last week as a major cold front ushered in sub-freezing temperatures and high winds. Over 100 boats fishing perch Sunday. Coho and perch on southern Lake Michigan and variable ice conditions inland lead this sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report. Ice is very variable, varying from 1-5 inches. Good Yellowtail fishing for us once again and some decent Dorado fishing to go along with it. Not unusual to catch plenty of Bass when temps in upper teens and above. But there are some other things, too, such as steelhead, brown trout and lake trout as well as burbot on the lakefront to keep things interesting. Paddle and Pole hosts the Berrien Springs Fish Ladder Camera. Other than that, our weather was pretty good with a little bit of leftover wind and swell but plenty of sunshine to aide in the kelp finding. Field staff Capt. The snow on top was easily traversed by ATV users with wheels. Same goes to you, Julayna. NOTE 2: Stratton Lock and Dam is closed through April 30, 2023. Hello friends. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot (D) is projected to lose her bid for reelection, a stunning blow to an incumbent who made headlines as an underdog reformer . Thanks for checking in.Tommy. We tried a handful of spots with limited success but later in the afternoon, we began to snag some Yellows with the yo-yo jigs and dropper loops. lake levels, water temperatures, and other important information. single-family home is a 3 bed, 2. Feb 25th Northwoods Chapter of Muskies Inc. Kids Ice Fishing Day, Feb 25th Newbold Fire Department 2nd Annual, Mar 4th KISS Highschool Ice Fishing Tournament, Kurts Island Sport Shop - Like us on Facebook. FISHING REPORTS Chicagon Lake Iron County, Michigan (1) Read Reviews Give Your Review Share this page: Today's Fishing Forecast Fishing looks to be not very active with peak fishing times around 11 AM - 12 PM. Get updated with the latest conditions, and bait the fish are hitting on. Xl-fatheads, baby golden roaches and Rosie reds are most popular bait. Other Chicago harbors are also loaded with perch of various sizes. Lots of people out. Our weather is absolutely gorgeous. Ice jigs tipped with waxies are the best bet. Kicked it off on some great quality tuna. SOUTHERN ILLINOIS: Check with Jason Johns of Boneyard Fishing. Lake trout are scattered along the long breakwalls, both inside the Chicago harbor and the outside. Anything near Chicago Lakefront??? Early coho in Chicago and ongoing perch on southern Lake Michigan lead this sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report; ice is retreating inland. A winter storm is predicted to arrive in my area mid-week followed by freezing weather which should build up ice in Beyers Cove and in Dartmouth Bay for early ice bluegills.