As of Oct. 23, 2025, Randy Plyler with Plyler Outdoors Guide Service said bass can be caught on shad-colored crankbaits. Fish for them in the creeks from shallow down to about 15 feet. There has been ...

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Crappie stick to fall patterns, catfish taking surprise bites. Here's a look at the Illinois fishing report on Oct. 24, 2025.

Delta sturgeon and stripers hitting, Steve Mitchell said. New Melones trout action good, Kyle wise reported. Don Pedro trout ...

Eastern Oklahoma: The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation reports largemouth bass fishing is fair at Grand Lake with Alabama rigs, crank baits or spinner baits around brush and docks. Catfish ...

Angela Perea at Lake Fayetteville Marina recommends using top-water lures for black bass at dawn and dusk. Bluegill fishing ...

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Water level is 7.36 feet low and fairly clear. Water temperature in the low 80s. Crappie guide Blake Ostrich says fishing has been good around brush piles in 15 to 22 feet, mostly minnows. Look for a ...

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