Eric Niswonger of Cape Girardeau won the Bassbusters of Southeast Missouri bass fishing tournament on June 12 at Lake of Egypt in Southern Illinois. Niswonger reported catching more than 40 bass on ...

Crab Orchard - Crappie anglers are taking fair to good amounts of fish. Most crappie are being located in six feet of water or more. Anglers are congregating around bridges and rip rap near the ...

I caught all of my fish using Driskell jigs and a half-ounce black Driskell “short-arm” spinnerbait. Man, I just love this lake! The fishing was good, but the important thing was the camaraderie and ...

Crab Orchard-Crappie action is holding steady. Most anglers are locating fish over cover in 8 to 10 feet. Minnows are the primary bait right now. Bluegill are still active around the banks and can be ...