Fall trout season in Illinois opening Saturday and the setting up of general fall fishing patterns lead this sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report.

Some restrictions brought about by the COVID-19 crisis still remain in place, but among the first to be lifted was the ban on visits to the Kankakee River State Park.

At nearby Kankakee River State Park, enjoy the scenic wilderness paths. Hiking, biking, canoeing, fishing and picnicking are favorite park pastimes.

At nearby Kankakee River State Park, enjoy the scenic wilderness paths. Hiking, biking, canoeing, fishing and picnicking are favorite park pastimes.