Lee Keck

Archers are now heading afield for deer, waterfowlers will soon occupy blinds and squirrel hunters are finding better success. Still, anglers who have already set aside their fishing tackle until next spring may be missing out on some of the finest crappie fishing action of the entire year. The...

The return of seasonable temperatures has inspired more anglers to take advantage of the much-improved fishing currently found at each of Illinois' three large Corps of Engineer reservoirs. Reports from bait shops within the vicinity of each of these lakes show the number of fishermen has increased...

Things do not change much in southern Illinois. In fact, most of the following still holds true in these parts of the state. For instance, it seems like almost everyone living in southern Illinois has a nickname. West Frankfort professional hunting and fishing guide Larry Fitch is no exception....

Known to many as one of the top largemouth bass lakes in the Midwest, Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks draws thousands of bass anglers every year. In fact, Bassmaster Magazine recently listed Lake of the Ozarks as one of the top 30 bass fishing lakes in the nation. It was the lure of some of this...

If I had a favorite place to go fishing, I suspect it would be someplace like the Kentucky Lake Dam area. Not only does this place offer world-class fishing for big catfish, but this area is also rich in striped bass fishing opportunities. I suspect my two grandsons, Jack and Nick, also feel this...

Anglers planning holiday fishing trips to any of Illinois' three big Corps of Engineer reservoirs are likely to find some of the finest action of the year. Reports from these lakes indicate fishing action at each location is red hot for a variety of species. Despite the intense heat of the recent...

Anglers planning fishing trips to any of Illinois' three big Corps of Engineer reservoirs are likely to find some superb fishing action. Reports from these lakes indicate fishing action at each location is red hot for a variety of species. Despite the rains of the recent weeks, many dedicated...

Fishing enthusiasts and aspiring anglers will have an opportunity to celebrate their favorite sport during the 28th Annual Two Rivers Family Fishing Fair scheduled for June 9 at Pere Marquette State Park near Grafton. The special one-day fishing extravaganza, sponsored by the Two Rivers National...

With crappie spawn in full swing, the next stop on the Illinois fishing calendar is the annual bluegill spawn. Fortunately, area bluegill anglers will find no shortage of good fishing holes. This prolific panfish can be found in most local waters ranging from small private ponds to larger lakes...

PROVIDENCE, Ky - Mention western Kentucky to most outdoor folks and their thoughts automatically turn to the terrific fishing found in the famous Barkley and Kentucky lakes. Bring up this same topic to Mossy Oak hunting expert Darrin Campbell of West Virginia and his thoughts begin to focus on...