Smallmouth bass and salmon/trout on the lakefront as well as the quintessential spring signs (lilacs blooming, Mother's Day, near the May full moon) lead this sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report ...

Joe Gerken with the K-State Research and Extension office said in a recent publication that fish in the family percidae or ...

Ken Kuhnle caught and released a 33-inch freshwater drum Wednesday while fishing for wipers and white bass at Clinton Lake.

Rush Lake have been added to the list of bodies of water in Illinois with advisories about eating fish caught there.

Kiefer manages the Plants of Concern program for northeastern Illinois, a community science project designed to detect population trends among the state’s rare species. In recent years, the program ...

Ever wonder what type of fish Arby's uses in its Crispy Fish Sandwich? Believe it or not, it's one often used by fast food ...

Illinois Farm Bureau secured statewide black vulture depredation permits through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

The states that border the Mississippi River have lost at least half of the wetlands they once had, including Wisconsin.

The type of species you can hook on your rod and reel will depend on the time of year, and where you're fishing in the state.

If you’ve been to a Lake Erie beach over the past week, you may have noticed a putrid smell and dead fish littering the shoreline. It is a common sight and smell along the lake in spring.

Join us for an exciting and educational experience designed for participants to learn about fishing while exploring the beauty and natural resources of one of Illinois' most stunning state parks, Pere ...

CAMBRIA, Ill. (WSIL) -- The Cambria Fire Department is gearing up for its Annual Fish Fry Fundraiser on Friday, April 18, 2025. The event aims to raise $10,000 for essential gear and equipment.