Well, I’ll tell ya, fishing down at Rend Lake, it’s been pretty good lately. Folks been catchin’ a whole mess of fish, ya know?
Catfish, them mudcats, they’re bitin’ real good. You can catch ’em pretty much anywhere, seems like. Just throw a worm on a hook, and bam! Fish on! I like to use them nightcrawlers, big fat ones, they seem to work the best. But I seen folks usin’ chicken livers, too, and they do alright.
And the crappie, oh them papermouths are somethin’ else. They been bitin’ good on them stumps and brush piles, in that water that ain’t too deep, you know, maybe four to ten foot deep. People been usin’ minnows mostly, but I seen some fellas usin’ little jigs, them colorful ones, and they catchin’ ’em just fine.
Now, there’s this place called Sandusky Bay on the lake, and it’s real popular. Lots of folks fishin’ there. They catchin’ all sorts of fish, but mostly them bluegill and bullhead. Them bluegill, they’re good eatin’, you know. Fry ’em up in a pan, little bit of cornmeal, and they’re just delicious.
- Largemouth Bass: Some folks are after them big bass, too. Rend Lake’s got some good-sized ones, I hear. But you gotta know what you’re doin’ to catch them fellas. They’re kinda tricky.
- White Bass: And then there’s them white bass. They run in schools, so if you find one, you’ll probably find a whole bunch. They fight pretty good, too, for their size.
- Flathead Catfish: Now, if you really want a big fish, you gotta go after them flathead catfish. Them things get HUGE! But they’re kinda lazy, so you gotta be patient. Put a big bait out there and just wait.
I ain’t no expert fisherman, mind you, but I been fishin’ this lake for a long time, and I know a thing or two. The weather, it plays a big part, ya know. If it’s too hot, the fish go deep. If it’s too cold, they don’t bite so good. You gotta find that sweet spot, when the water’s just right and the fish are feedin’.
And speaking of weather, they got them weather reports for the lake, so you can see what the wind and the temperature is gonna be. That helps a lot, you know, so you ain’t goin’ out there in a storm or somethin’. They even got them fishin’ reports, tellin’ you where the fish are bitin’ and what they’re bitin’ on. That’s real helpful, especially if you ain’t familiar with the lake.
There’s this fella, Captain Jason, he runs them fishin’ trips out on the lake. Folks say he knows the lake like the back of his hand. If you wanna learn how to fish Rend Lake, he’s probably the fella to go with. He’ll show you all the good spots and teach you how to catch ’em.
Anyways, Rend Lake, it’s a good place to fish. Plenty of fish, pretty scenery, and good folks. Just remember to be respectful of the lake and the fish, and you’ll have a good time. And don’t forget your sunscreen, you don’t wanna get burnt like a lobster!
Regulations and stuff: Now, they got rules about fishin’, you know. You gotta have a license, and you can’t keep more fish than you’re allowed. And some of them fish, they gotta be a certain size, or you gotta throw ’em back. It’s important to follow them rules, so we can keep the lake healthy and full of fish for years to come.
So, if you’re lookin’ for a good place to fish, come on down to Rend Lake. You might just catch yourself a big one! And remember what I said, it ain’t just about catchin’ fish, it’s about enjoyin’ the outdoors and spendin’ time with family and friends. That’s what really matters.
Tags: [Rend Lake, Fishing Report, Illinois, Catfish, Crappie, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, White Bass, Flathead Catfish, Sandusky Bay, Fishing Trips, Captain Jason, Fishing Regulations]
