Pools: Time of day and water temps will dictate tactics, however, running streamers along areas where shallows/sandbars meet deeper water is a great producer in the spring and fall. Caught a 10" small mouth same cove at 1pm on same rig. Fish are moving in to the shallow waters. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including bullhead, crappie, white bass, yellow bass, green sunfish, smallmouth bass, catfish, northern pike, carp, warmouth, largemouth bass, bream/bluegill, black bullhead and walleye here. Whether you’re spinning, baitcasting or fly fishing your chances of getting a bite here are good. Cooler evenings and modest mid day temps will provide great fishing for the week. Surveys indicate a healthy population with a wide range of sizes present, including individuals up to 45 inches in length. Great Lilly Pads south by Boy Scouts Park, St. Charles, the Large Mouth bass are there.Prior to heavy rains two northern pike 28 inches and 34 inches caught at Lions Park. Will Winans of Big River Fly Fishing specializes in drift boat trips through this productive smallmouth bass fishery. Both Northern Pike had deep fat bellies. Return back at 7pm to dark also was a good time frame. Join us as we discuss the Tips, tactics, gear reviews for everything from bass and bluegills to stripers and bluefish - if it's fishing related, we cover it. Description: The Fox River runs from its origin in Waukesha, Wisconsin to the confluence with the Illinois River in Ottawa. First cove down stream from the dam east side Fox River, walleye & small mouth spot, 2 walleyes caught 13 1/2" + 14 1/4". Immediately below the hydroelectric power plant on the west side of the river just down from the dam has been a hot spot for walleye, white bass, crappie, and channel catfish.
120 in McHenry and at Burton's Bridge, with many fish exceeding 6 inches in length.Based on surveys, channel catfish are generally more abundant in the areas downstream of South Elgin and appear to favor higher gradient areas of the river. These species are in low abundance except in the upper low gradient areas, which are more lake-like. Spring and fall are the times when this river really shines as pique metabolic activity in fish is occurring. Fishing opportunities include Smallmouth, Carp, Musky, Northern, Walleye/Sauger, and Panfish. 7' spinning rod reel, 8lb Prower Pro braid line with 6 lb 24" fluorocarbon leader, 1/8oz plain lead jig head with 5" white Kalin"s Lunker Grub. The east channel just above Montgomery Dam has been noted as probably the best. 4 Star Fatty Day! In 1992, the Dupage Rivers Fly Tying Club became a mainstay in Mike's fishing and fly tying, and he has remained closely involved for the past 20 years. It is definitely good enough to take off work so get out there.
Anglers age 16+ need to carry a valid IL fishing license and appropriate stamps (such as Inland Trout Stamp) at all times while fishing. This year the number of 2" walleye stocked in the lower river was increased from 25,000 to 50,000 with the opening of the fish bypass at Yorkville Dam.
Only done it twice in my life outside of this past year. Two northern Pike where caught, one on artificial crank bait, the other on live bait minnow. 499 Followers, 24 Following, 564 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from @fishthefox
Flathead catfish have been caught below most Fox River dams, including McHenry Dam, where 20 to 30 pound fish are not uncommon. The Fox River is a 202-mile-long tributary of the Illinois River, flowing from southeastern Wisconsin to Ottawa, Illinois. Yo-Zuri Pin's Minnow/Floating, fished over sandy, rocky, gravel along shore lines early morning hours 5:30am to about 9am is best.
Fishing will continue to be great throughout the week with lower than expected air temps. Been fishing areas of the Fox River for 45+ years.