Managing Public Bass - Ep.13

28/01/2024 39 min
Managing Public Bass - Ep.13

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Episode Synopsis

What are the top largemouth bass lakes in Illinois?  IDNR Biologist Shawn Hurst visits the podcast and uses his 29 years of experience to offer his expert opinion. We talk largemouth bass, striped bass, musky, forage species, and the impact of catch, photo, release tournaments.   He drops a ton of good information for all anglers.  Be prepared to take notes!Cedar Lake, Newton Lake, Kincaid Lake, Sangchris Lake, and Rend Lake are all mentioned in this podcast.  Maps to find the fish habitat mentioned in the video can be found at: https://www.ifishillinois.org/profiles/select_lake.phpTo reach IDNR Fisheries Biologist Shawn Hurst:  [email protected] graphics are courtesy of the Southern Illinois Kayak Club (SIKC).  Learn more about their bass tournament trail at www.sikcfishing.com The official podcast of the Southern Illinois Kayak Club. Learn more about SIKC and their bass tournament trail at www.sikcfishing.com