IL Fish Finder - Wabash River Discussion

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User:	vinny60
Comment:	Catfish provide the best opportunities for the angler and can be found throughout the river's entire length. Smallmouth bass are found in the upper 100 miles of the river and spotted bass throughout it's length. Late summer and fall are the best time to seek black bass when river levels are low and the water clarity is improved. The white, striped and hybrid striped bass can be found throughout the river's length but are more numerous in the lower 100 miles. Best times to seek these fish seem to be in the late spring early summer times around the numerous sandbars found in the lower river and near the fast water riffle areas. Sauger can be taken from throughout the river's entire length. The best time to find sauger is late February through early April off the numerous sandbars and around the fast water riffle areas. Largemouth bass, crappie, and bluegill although present in the river provide anglers better fishing opportunities in the oxbow lakes along the river. These lakes were formed when the river cut off large bends and still serve as the boundary between Indiana and Illinois. A large oxbow lake accessible to the public can be found at Grayville, Illinois. Angling success can occur anywhere on the river but a few places known for their fishing include the following areas. The stretch of river around Darwin, Illinois. The area along Vincennes, Indiana. The stretch of river at Mt. Carmel, Illinois. The area at New Harmony, Indiana . The area at the mouth of the Little Wabash River near New Haven, Illinois and the stretch of river below Maunie, Illinois. The mouth of the Wabash River above Old Shawneetown, Illinois is also a good area to check out.
Date:	09/10/09 06:54 PM

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