Crappie stick to fall patterns, catfish taking surprise bites. Here's a look at the Illinois fishing report on Oct. 24, 2025.

ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Yes, this is for “reel.” Illinois’ trout fishing season is opening soon. On Wednesday, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced that early fall catch-and-release trout ...

Trout fishing season is almost here for Illinois residents. The 2025 Illinois fall trout fishing season will open Saturday, Oct. 18 at 60 ponds, lakes, and streams throughout the state. Advertisement ...

WHITTINGTON, Ill. (WSIL) -- Renovation work at Rend Lake Resort is nearly 40% complete, according to the Illinois Capital Development Board. The project is reshaping this important recreational ...

Explore the unique tradition of fishing with otters in Bangladesh. This video showcases the fascinating relationship between fishermen and their otters as they work together to catch fish. Discover ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Food and festivals go hand in hand, but up in Lake Forest, a more refined event is happening this weekend. The Revelry Food & Wine Festival features renowned Chicago chefs, for a ...

OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. — A Twin Cities man faces felony domestic assault charges after law enforcement says he attempted to drown both his sister and mom in an Otter Tail County lake. Otter Tail ...

Otter Tail County, Minn. (Valley News Live) - A man is in custody after allegedly trying to drown two of his family members in Otter Tail Lake on August 30. According to a release from the Otter Tail ...

OTTER LAKE, Mich. (WJRT) - A Genesee County family is on a mission to rejuvenate Blueberry Lane Farms, a historic blueberry farm in Otter Lake. "It's been here since 1938," said owner Stephanie Balcom ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Bluegills are a popular panfish around Ohio, in both small farm ponds and many public lakes. Shreve Lake in the Shreve Lake Wildlife Area in Wayne County has become a prime fishing ...

ISHPEMING, MI – A normally crystal-clear fishing lake in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is now red after a beaver dam broke last week. Conditions on Lake Angeline, near Ispheming in Marquette County, ...