Illinois River

  • BobKidd
    Posts: 97
    April 9, 2002 at 7:57 pm #1305963

    With all the recent rains, the Illinois River at LaSalle is projected to crest on Wednesday at 21.2 ft. Flood stage is at 20 ft. If you are considering coming over to fish might want to give it 10 days as they are predicting more rain and thunderstorms this weekend.

    Bob

    jenn
    Northeast Wisconsin
    Posts: 98
    April 16, 2002 at 5:13 am #241192

    Bob…I’ve only fished that river in spring…Feb./Mar…and have heard about fishing on it in Fall as well…do you know what it’s like there from say May through summer….

    thanks

    jenn

    BobKidd
    Posts: 97
    April 16, 2002 at 4:22 pm #241225

    Jen,

    The river continues to be good after the spawn. They put on the feedbag up till about Memorial Day. After that most people stop looking for them and begin white bass or the crusiers take over. The bite will get hot again when the water drops in the fall. We always have a tournament’s in October, November and December usually will take 15/ 16 pounds to win.

    Bob

    john mannerino
    Chicago IL
    Posts: 207
    April 17, 2002 at 10:17 am #241303

    Bob ,give me a heads up when it settles down.Mabey we could hook up and get out for a day. John

    BobKidd
    Posts: 97
    April 18, 2002 at 1:59 pm #241376

    John,

    The river is dropping still a little high. The water clarity is improving 10/12″ wait and see what happend this weekend with the rains?

    Bob

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