Crappie fishing will be in the spotlight at Lake O’The Pines Oct. 4-5 for the $75,000 Brian Sowers Legacy Crappie Tournament. The tournament will feature both pros, like Lindale’s Clay Gann, and ...

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Beaver Lake: Striped bass fishing varies from day to day. Jon Conklin, fishing guide, recommends fishing from Horseshoe Bend park upstream into the White and War Eagle river tributaries. Camp War ...

Illinois is home to some of the most beautiful state parks in the Midwest and the time is ripe to visit them. State parks and recreation areas can be found all over the state and can be located at the ...