Dave Stanton of Springfield caught this bass out of what he called Timber Creek Pond.
County: Clinton
Size: 78 pounds
Date: Aug. 11, 1995
Notable: Fishing for white bass yields state-record catfish.
County: Jasper
Size: 3 pounds, 8 ounces, 13.75 inches
Date: May 10, 1987
Notable: The bluegill was so big, many said it was a hybrid.
Home: East Peoria, IL
Occupation: Retired
Most memorable outing in Illinois? Fishing Lake Sara in Effingham and hunting at Wilmor Sportman's Club.
Extra attention to Asian carpPart of the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal will be closed to all traffic starting Dec. 2 while maintenance is done at one of two electric barriers in the canal and biologists treat the water with a fish-killing chemical. MORE :: (0) COMMENTS
The new $9 million electric barrier keeping invasive Asian carp out of Lake Michigan needs to be shut down for regular maintenance, but no one seems to have the money. MORE :: (1) COMMENTS
Legislators pass license fee increasesLegislators have approved a bill to raise hunting, fishing license fees and to charge more for deer permits and waterfowl stamps. MORE :: (100) COMMENTS
In Lake Springfield, there are blue catfish that just keep on growing — much to the delight of anglers who have made the local catfish tournament series more popular every year. MORE :: (0) COMMENTS
Big Fish Fridays: Sangchris catsIllinois’ best destination for trophy flathead catfish is likely Sangchris Lake near Springfield. MORE :: (2) COMMENTS
Hawk Classic a successNow that high school fishing is entering its second year in Illinois, schools and coaches have had more time to get organized. Proof of that came in the Hawk Open tournament at Lake Shelbyville. MORE :: (2) COMMENTS
Biig Fish Friday: FlatheadsRecent weeks offered graphic reminders that the biggest trophy fish in Illinois is not a muskie, bass or walleye. It's the flathead catfish. MORE :: (1) COMMENTS
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