It's a cold December day and we're out with Bill drifting for Lake Trout. We're using the pre-tied T-Turn bait rig, the 20R ...

We're working our way around all the other boats out here on the water. We're slow-trolling for lake trout with our deep ...

Lake trout are denizens of the deep. For most of the year, they’re hunkered down 50 feet or more in the recesses of lakes and reservoirs, chilling out below the thermocline in colder water. To catch ...

If you’re looking to catch big trout, there’s no better way than fishing a streamer. As trout grow larger, they start to experiment with food sources beyond the typical insect diet. Baitfish, minnows, ...

If you didn’t take advantage of the spring 2025 Illinois trout fishing season, the fall season opens up on Oct. 18 at 60 ponds, lakes and streams throughout the state. If you have participated in ...

If you think about fly fishing or river fishing in general, chances are that a brown trout comes to mind. Catching a big brown is the pinnacle for many trout anglers, whether fishing with fly gear or ...

Trout fishing in muddy water can be a pain. All those rules you’ve been taught about where fish should be? Throw them out the window. If you can’t see anything, trout can’t see anything – they’re ...