TECHNY RESERVOIR

Fishing • Weather • Hydrology
November 21, 2024

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SUMMARY

Techny Reservoir in Illinois is a popular fishing spot, with a variety of fish species including largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and channel catfish. The area also offers hiking and biking trails, picnic areas, and bird-watching opportunities. Fishing tips include using live bait or soft plastic lures and targeting areas near brush or drop-offs. The best time of year to visit is in the spring or fall when temperatures are mild, with average temperatures in the mid-60s to low 70s.

FEATURED FISH - BLACK CRAPPIE

It is an abundant species and is important both commercially and as a sport fish. Black crappies are easily caught, often as fast as the hook can be rebaited. The following are fishing methods used to catch this fish: Though they show a definite family resemblance, they are distinctive enough that they shouldn’t be confused with any other species. The black crappie and the white crappie are most often confused with each other. Despite their common names, both species are the same color (dark olive or black dorsally with silvery sides) and both have spots on the sides. However, the pattern of the spotting is distinctly different. In the black crappie the spots are more or less irregular and scattered while in the white crappie the spots may be more vague and are clearly arranged into 7-9 vertical bars on the sides. Another distinction; the black crappie has 7-8 dorsal spines while the white crappie has only 6, the same number as in its anal fin. In body shape the black crappie’s is somewhat deeper than the white crappie.

FISH SPECIES

  • Image Alt Largemouth Bass


  • Image Alt Smallmouth Bass


  • Image Alt Bluegill


  • Image Alt Burbot


  • Image Alt Common Carp


  • Image Alt Channel Catfish


  • Image Alt Black Crappie


  • Image Alt Freshwater Drum


  • Image Alt Yellow Perch


  • Image Alt King Salmon


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MIDDLE BRANCH ESCANABA RIVER ...

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GREENWOOD DIVERSION NEAR GREENWOOD

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GREENWOOD RELEASE NEAR GREENWOOD

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