Conditions are favorable across the monitored Fox River pools.
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From the Field
The Otters Came Back to the Fox River
From the Journal
Featured Articles
Practical knowledge, field experience, and thoughtful guidance for time on and around the water.
Time on the Water
How to Plan an Out-and-Back River Kayak Trip
How wind, current, distance, daylight, energy, battery reserve, and turnaround decisions shape a safe and practical route.
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Fishing Systems
A Three-Rod System for Shallow-River Kayak Fishing
A compact rod system covering finesse presentations, general bass fishing, moving baits, and heavier cover without unnecessary duplication.
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River Towns
A Day in Geneva, Illinois
Independent shops, distinctive places, food, architecture, and the river brought together in one practical local itinerary.
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Natural History
The Crayfish of the Fox River
The native and invasive crayfish of the Fox River watershed, their habitats, molting, place in the food web, and the spread of Rusty Crayfish.
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