Author Topic: where in illinois (Read 6285 times)

valleye · « **Reply #30 on:** Nov 13, 2010, 05:33 PM »

How about Lake Summerset? Heard some good thing about her. It might be worth the trip.

UFCreel · « **Reply #31 on:** Nov 14, 2010, 07:43 AM »

Why not Petite lake in Lake county. For some night time crappie. Hear they get some nice ones out of there.

lightningz · « **Reply #32 on:** Nov 15, 2010, 06:23 PM »

I'm from Mt. Prospect and I would be keen to a get together with fellow IceShanty members. There are many good spots in Northern Illinois to hold an event. Someone needs to nominate a spot and we can all put it to a vote. Deep Lake is a good bet, Petite on the Chain would be another. Where ever it is we should be sure there is enough parking for all.

iceman79 · « **Reply #33 on:** Nov 15, 2010, 06:28 PM »

Quote from: lightningz on Nov 15, 2010, 06:23 PM

I'm from Mt. Prospect and I would be keen to a get together with fellow IceShanty members. There are many good spots in Northern Illinois to hold an event. Someone needs to nominate a spot and we can all put it to a vote. Deep Lake is a good bet, Petite on the Chain would be another. Where ever it is we should be sure there is enough parking for all.

i agree with deep lake petite lake or pistakee. also long lake to in fox lake but parking there could be limited. where is there public access to petite?

lightningz · « **Reply #34 on:** Nov 15, 2010, 07:20 PM »

I haven't been out on Petite in a couple years, but I use to park on the north side where Khemps used to be. There is a lot and the last time I was there the owners of the place were very nice. If I remember right I went in and had a beer and talked to the people. Another good choice on the Chain would be Channel Lake. There is ample parking for everybody (small fee) and the fishing can be great in the south bay. I have spent quite a lot of time out there over the years and you can catch Bluegill, Crappie, Walleye (9 lbs in late 80's) and Northerns. It can be great if you work the area and don't just sit in one spot.

fdmkb · « **Reply #35 on:** Nov 15, 2010, 07:47 PM »

I am from Carol Stream, I try to get out ice fishing locally several times during the season. Channel Lake is always pretty good, but on the weekends it gets pretty busy. I wouldn't mind getting together with fellow members, Its always fun to fish with new people.

iceman79 · « **Reply #36 on:** Nov 15, 2010, 08:39 PM »

south bay of channel lake is good like you said. you can park at the turtle or choppers bar and grill. it dont matter to me as long as i am out i am having a good time.

Nutsicles · « **Reply #37 on:** Nov 16, 2010, 11:30 AM »

I think the Thirsty turtle would be a great spot to do it. Plenty of parking, fishing has been pretty good around there, and it's a bar! How can you go wrong. LOL!!

jbird68 · « **Reply #38 on:** Nov 16, 2010, 03:11 PM »

What do you mainly fish for on Channel Lake?

iceman79 · « **Reply #39 on:** Nov 16, 2010, 03:42 PM »

i mostly fish for gills and crappies there.

Nutsicles · « **Reply #40 on:** Nov 17, 2010, 08:51 AM »

Same here, gills and crappie. Have seen some huge pike, swim under my hole's while sight fishing shallow water.

lightningz · « **Reply #41 on:** Nov 17, 2010, 09:00 PM »

Although most people that fish the south bay fish primarily for panfish, this bay does give up some real nice Walleyes and Northerns and occasionally a LM Bass or Musky every year. Even on the weekends when the it sees most of it's pressure it can be a fun place to be. If we can get enough guys out there trying different things we're bound to find some success.

iceman79 · « **Reply #42 on:** Nov 17, 2010, 09:53 PM »

i am up for channel lake.

chopstyx · « **Reply #43 on:** Nov 18, 2010, 05:37 PM »

Braidwood, Have Frabill will travel!

jbird68 · « **Reply #44 on:** Nov 18, 2010, 08:26 PM »

I would love to catch some nice Walleye through the ice.

BigBassLee · « **Reply #45 on:** Nov 19, 2010, 08:17 AM »

Hit fox lake before sunrise and close to sunset. I'm hoping we'll have good ice in the next 3 weeks.

tndulcimer · « **Reply #46 on:** Nov 21, 2010, 07:53 PM »

I'm in Grayslake in Lake County. Never been ice fishing, but this is my year.

Specia1Ed · « **Reply #47 on:** Dec 03, 2010, 02:32 PM »

Kendall County - Oswego

Is the ice safe yet?!

Kingfish6221 · « **Reply #48 on:** Dec 03, 2010, 09:00 PM »

Hopefully next weekend.

blufloyd · « **Reply #49 on:** Dec 04, 2010, 08:08 AM »

North of Evergreen under 6 inches snow today. Channel or Pistakee or good old E if it catches fire.....

stanmo · « **Reply #50 on:** Dec 04, 2010, 09:44 AM »

New guy here, I'm in West Chicago, and this will be my first year for hardwater. Anyone ever get on the ice in DuPage? I think it sounds like a lot of fun getting together somewhere, and I don't mind roadtrips.

dpacapt · « **Reply #51 on:** Dec 05, 2010, 08:03 PM »

Wonder Lake, McHenry County

ice--cube · « **Reply #52 on:** Dec 05, 2010, 09:53 PM »

I'm about 30 Min's from shabbna and about 2 hrs form any other but willing to drive, especially for some tip up action.

wicked251 · « **Reply #53 on:** Dec 10, 2010, 06:13 AM »

Im in the north east corner Illinois, would be down for a group party. Channel lake sounds good.

Ranger619 · « **Reply #54 on:** Dec 10, 2010, 07:23 AM »

Mokena,Il !!! A get together sounds awsome would like to meet all of you!!! Anywhere we can catch some fish is alright by me. 8)
Glenn

barrelslime · « **Reply #55 on:** Dec 11, 2010, 05:26 PM »

I'm in Highland, IL in Madison County.

Soozookie · « **Reply #56 on:** Dec 11, 2010, 09:16 PM »

Peru here...

HappyFrozenToes · « **Reply #57 on:** Dec 11, 2010, 10:39 PM »

Dixon, Il here

kevheads · « **Reply #58 on:** Dec 11, 2010, 10:51 PM »

Peoria,IL

werg29 · « **Reply #59 on:** Dec 11, 2010, 11:59 PM »

Hey I'm in danville we had 2 in of ice before the rains yesterday I think a meeting would be good ill head north any weekend

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