Click on the hyperlinks below to see more info on water levels: Water levels are higher than normal.
(Illinois Department of Natural Resources Water Levels...realtime...
http://il.water.usgs.gov/nwis-w/IL/datasum.components/owrtable.cgi
(Rock Island Corps District Water Levels)...realtime............
water_mvr_usace_army.htm
(USGS Water Levels)...realtime..................................
USGS water conditions.htm
FISH: Rock Bass ...fair to good - no baits given.
FISH: Northern Pike .... no reports given.
FISH: Catfish ....good with most success reported using jigs or live baits off the banks with sizes averaging anywhere between 16-25 inches in length.
FISH: Bluegill ...good using wax worms and averaging 8-10 inches.
FISH: Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass ...fair to good with anglers reporting success using twister tails, jigs, and buzz baits with sizes averaging 12-14 inches in length and/or 2 pounds.
FISH: Crappie ...slow
FISH: Walleye ...no reports given.
Information provided by Big Jim's Bait & Tackle in Ottawa, Batavia Bait & Tackle, Omni Bait & Tackle in Algonquin, and Cool Waters Bait Shop in South Elgin