Anglers who are looking for a challenging and rewarding fishing experience will find it in pursuit of stillhead trout in Chicago. These fish are notoriously difficult to catch, but the rewards are well worth the effort. Those who are successful in landing one of these beauties can expect to enjoy a delicious meal, as well as the satisfaction that comes from conquering a difficult adversary.
The best time to target stillhead trout is during the spring and fall months when they are actively feeding. During this time of year, anglers can find these fish in good numbers near areas of heavy vegetation. The use of live bait or lures that mimic small prey fish is often effective in enticing a strike.
Stillhead trout are a prized catch for many anglers due to their fighting ability and delicious flesh. Those who take the time to learn how to target these fish can expect to be rewarded with some unforgettable fishing experiences.
On the Chicago lakefront, Quinn Wunar caught a double striped stillhead trout, his “favorite fish by far.”
Quinn Wunar said on Twitter Saturday, “I’ve caught a lot of fish here in Chicago, but this double-striped winter steelhead at Burnham is my favorite.”
He could see the bottom of 20 feet below the water.
As he messaged, he saw a giant steelhead run two coho off his spawn sac while spot fishing. I was admiring the fish’s size when it turned back and struck my bag. Although the fight was epic, the net job was the toughest with the water being the lowest it has been in a few years. Nevertheless, we both survived, so we can fight another day.”
Three years ago, Edi Habibovic caught the last double-striped steelhead submitted for FOTW.
It was the first double-striped steelhead submitted to the Sun-Times for Fish of the Week honors in three years.
Sources: Suntimes
