River by Lane Tech

[coachkwj]

Anyone fish the river by Lane Tech? Helped my daughter move in that area and saw a bunch of people fishing off a pier on the way there. When we got done, I stopped with my son and walked out on the pier. All the peple were gone but there were 2 guys on the other side. Looked like they were bottom fishing. Looks like a good area. Rocks, trees, etc.
Was wondering if it would be worth a shot for bass, panfish, cats. Any of you guys try that area?
Thanks.

[urbanangler]

i've recently tried fishing that area and got skunked twice. fished from the boat launch and under the addison bridge. i had luck there many years ago with bass, cats, and white bass, but i think the comed warm water discharge was up and running back then.
there's a big plan underway to build a riverwalk under the bridge, hopefully they create some structure that attracts more fish.
maybe geo has some tips...

[coachkwj]

Where is there a boat launch? Too bad that discharge is not working. That would definitely attract fish. What were you fishing for recently?

[Aux Pleins]

Theres a nice new launch back there on Rockwell/Roscoe. (East side of the river) They're doing some construction right now with the new playing fields for CPS so parking is a little messed up but usually it's a good place to park.

[coachkwj]

We went as far as the Canoe and Kayak club or whatever that small building is. That was the only place to park. There's a small lot and a nice pier there but didn't see a boat launch, or anywhere to park with a trailer. Checked google maps and satellite and there is no boat launch shown between Addison and Belmont unless it's brand new and not mapped yet. We walked along the trail a bit each way also. Some good looking water.

[Aux Pleins]

I think the docks they put in between Addison and Belmont are for launching kayaks and canoes only. I don't think there's an actual ramp for regular boats.

[urbanangler]

Where is there a boat launch? Too bad that discharge is not working. That would definitely attract fish. What were you fishing for recently?

i was bouncing small tube jigs on the bottom and tried a hair jig under a float, but no bites on either. mainly fishing for bass or crappie, but anything from the river there would be fun as it's only a few blocks from home.
next time out i'll try tossing a jig around some of the fallen trees or a drop shot worm under the addison bridge. like you said, there's some good looking water there, i just can't find the fish yet.

I think the docks they put in between Addison and Belmont are for launching kayaks and canoes only. I don't think there's an actual ramp for regular boats.

pretty sure only kayaks and canoes or whatever you can carry in. parking has been pretty good on rockwell.

[coachkwj]

Keep us posted on your adventures UA.

[DamianD]

I actually have night fished the area by lane tech and caught cats. thats about it