[color=#000000][/color] I moved to Chicago, from Montana. About four months ago. I wanted to go fishing down by Jackson Harbor. But my dilemma is I need some tackle. Need to know somewhere close to get bait, and fishing advise. Is there any good trout fishing around Hyde Park?
Henry's on 31st and Canal is your closest bet. They are also great and getting you information on what's biting and where. If there is something you can't get there, your next best bet might be to head over to Hammond Indiana where there is a Cabela's.
59th street harbor and Jackson Park Harbor are going to be your best options. Illinois DNR will let you pay for your license and print it out online.
Panner wrote:Henry's on 31st and Canal is your closest bet. They are also great and getting you information on what's biting and where. If there is something you can't get there, your next best bet might be to head over to Hammond Indiana where there is a Cabela's.
59th street harbor and Jackson Park Harbor are going to be your best options. Illinois DNR will let you pay for your license and print it out online.
Or you can drive about a mile north from Cabelas to MCLURCH and they can also tell you what and where to use it. They are a little guy bait and tackle store. If they do not have it or can not get it you do not need it.
Henry's is bigger with more selection. Mac's bait shop at 2322 E 75th st. is the closest. They've got minnows and nightcrawlers and a small selection of tackle. Both are friendly.
that is pretty exhaustive. I remember Gompers Park being stocked on a regular basis with catfish. The local.. um, out-of-towners... would show up with a Radio Flyer wagon and fill it. 2 days after stocking, it was bare again. It was 25 years ago, and a much better neighborhood then.
