I need info on an area

[chaunc]

The area is Calumet City. I'm in Pa., and i'm coming up to visit some friends, around the next holiday, and was wondering if anyone knows of some crappie fishing areas near there. Not sure if i'm bringing my boat but any info will help make that decision. I'll be checking the board for replys.

[Tim The Lippa Rippa Mon]

I have never fished that area, but just thought I would warn you... lock everything!!!!!! That is a pretty bad crime area.

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[chaunc]

Thanks for the warning. I'm only interested in finding out the areas to fish. The area i'm in now is probably just as bad as any other. Had my 7.5 merc stolen off my boat here last fall and it was locked on and then 2 weeks ago someone broke into my boat and stole every jig crankbait hook and bobbers and left me the 2 fish locaters. That area is probably like this area. I'll use my insurance policy. Still would like to know of somewhere to fish in that area. Any help will do.

[Jim Hamm]

Thanks for the warning. I'm only interested in finding out the areas to fish. The area i'm in now is probably just as bad as any other. Had my 7.5 merc stolen off my boat here last fall and it was locked on and then 2 weeks ago someone broke into my boat and stole every jig crankbait hook and bobbers and left me the 2 fish locaters. That area is probably like this area. I'll use my insurance policy. Still would like to know of somewhere to fish in that area. Any help will do.

Also check out the IDNR's website. Click on the "I Fish IL". it will take you to a seperate site somewhat full of fishing info on IL.

[chaunc]

Thanks for the info. I checked the site but it doesn't have all the lakes posted. Again, thanks anyway.

[Tim The Lippa Rippa Mon]

Did I mention this is a "really" bad crime area? Why, I turned my head for a second, and they stole my idea! LOL

I hope you can locate a good spot to go. I would say your best bet would be to look for some borrow pits out by the interstate over passes. Those usually yeild very good fishing opertunities, and are not real pressured or polluted either.

Full baskets and best fishes to you!

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[chaunc]

Thanks Tim. Thats what i'll do. As long as there's no fence around it, it should be okay. Or are they private property like most on the ohio roads going north?

[Tim The Lippa Rippa Mon]

Thanks Tim. Thats what i'll do. As long as there's no fence around it, it should be okay. Or are they private property like most on the ohio roads going north?

In many cases, Illinois has been pretty good about developing those borrow pits into more of a park environment for public enjoyment. Many have scheduled up-keep that includes mowing, emptying trash recepticles, etc. If their are fences up, ask the neighbors there. Most will give you the go ahead, or at least direct you to the right party to get permission.

I hope you find something worth your time. If you were 100 miles West, I could put you on some great fishing!

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