去过Starve Rock 一次，季节不对，挂地球无数，上鲤鱼无数就是了。
这里是 Tribune 的报道，现在差不多要到季节了。老美朋友说 when lilac is blooming, white bass is running。
The other white bass run—on the Illinois River
Many anglers head north to the Wolf River in Wisconsin in May, but why go north when you can head west on I-80
April 19, 2010|By Don Dziedzina | On the outdoors
It's said that when the lilacs are in bloom, the white bass are biting. White bass, striper, striped bass, give it the name you want — just don't miss out.
Many anglers head north to the Wolf River in Wisconsin in May for the white bass run. There's no doubt that the fishing is good. Boats are as plentiful on the water's surface as the whites are below.
I say, why go north when you can head west on I-80 for the Illinois River white bass run?
The lower Peoria pool of the Illinois River is the best place to try. This pool extends from the Starved Rock Lock and Dam west to Henry.
Start your fishing trip by launching at Starved Rock State Park, then head upriver for the dam.
Other popular places to fish are scattered along the river, and most will have boats on them. So if you're new to the Illinois River, you'll have no problem locating places to fish; just join the others.
For shore anglers, the best bet is Starved Rock State Park. Fish the wall by the visitor's center. Many white bass travel the channel there that goes around Plum Island. There's a lot of shore access by the boat ramp parking lot too.
White bass congregate by rocky shores, but boaters should not crowd them. Keep your boat out from the bank so you don't scare off the fish in shallow water looking for spawning grounds.
Blade baits are probably the best lures to use. Zips, Silver Buddys, Cicadas and Gay Blades all work. Silver or firetiger are the best color patterns.
White bass respond to flash and vibration. Blade baits give both. But don't discount the possibility of small white rattling crankbaits, Vibrex or Mepps spinners and other small, flashy, vibrating baits working just as well.
Early on and at the tail end of the run, live bait might be needed if the fish are a little finicky. Big golden roaches on three-way Wolf River rigs will get the fish for you.
The window of opportunity for the Illinois River white bass run is about 10 days. The fishing goes from sporadic to phenomenal then back to sporadic again. With weather changes, it's difficult to pinpoint the days that will be best, but one thing's for sure: When you start to see the lilacs in bloom, it's time to head to the Illinois River.
IHSA Regional Tournaments: IHSA bass fishing teams will compete in regional tournaments Friday at lakes throughout Illinois.
Chicagoland lakes used for the regional competition include Busse Woods Reservoirs, the Fox Chain O' Lakes, Heidecke, LaSalle, Shabbona, Skokie Lagoons, Tampier and Wolf Lakes. Eighteen lakes in all will host regional tournaments.
High school anglers from 225 teams will fish their hearts out for a place in the state championship, which will be held May 7 and 8 at Carlyle Lake.
The tournaments will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. I'll be running a safety patrol boat and assist in the weigh-in and announcing at Tampier Lake near Orland Park.
Everyone is invited to support these young anglers by attending the weigh-in at any of the regional sites. For more information visit ihsa.org/activity/bsf.
