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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
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Largemouth Bass
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Smallmouth Bass
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Bluegill
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Burbot
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Common Carp
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Channel Catfish
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Black Crappie
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Freshwater Drum
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Yellow Perch
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King Salmon
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
| Discharge | Stage | Elevation | |
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ROOT RIVER NEAR FRANKLIN
2024-12-03T01:00:00.000-06:00 |
12cfs | 2.7ft | 678ft |
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WILSON PARK CREEK @ GMIA OUTFALL #7 @ MILWAUKEE
2024-12-21T01:00:00.000-06:00 |
1cfs | 10.87ft | ft |
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ROOT RIVER AT GRANGE AVENUE AT GREENFIELD
2024-12-04T01:30:00.000-06:00 |
2cfs | 10.55ft | 720ft |
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OAK CREEK AT SOUTH MILWAUKEE
2024-12-04T01:30:00.000-06:00 |
4cfs | 2.34ft | 637ft |
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MUKWONAGO RIVER AT MUKWONAGO
2024-12-21T01:00:00.000-06:00 |
62cfs | 2.58ft | 794ft |
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ROOT RIVER AT RACINE
2024-12-04T01:00:00.000-06:00 |
34cfs | 2.5ft | 644ft |
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ROOT RIVER CANAL NEAR FRANKLIN
2024-12-06T01:00:00.000-06:00 |
5cfs | 2.05ft | 693ft |
Nearby Camping
| Camping Area | Reservations | Toilets | Showers |
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| Gatlin Point - LBL | |||
| Montgomery Bell State Park | |||
| Beech Bend | |||
| Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park | |||
| Mousetail Landing State Park | |||
| Paris Landing State Park |
