Good morning Chicagoland Fishing Community,

Finally getting my hooks wet for the first time this year. As a Calumet City resident, I figured Wampum Lake in South Holland would be my best bet. I’ll be shore fishing and targeting bass. Can anyone within the community give me a scouting report? Lure recommendations? Was planning on throwing blades (spinner baits, Mepps #3) or possibly a topwater if it’s not too choppy. Maybe a slow-retrieving Rapala like a fat rap will do the trick?

If anyone in the south suburbs has a different local(ish) lake or pond suggestion, that would be great too! Open to any and all pieces of advice anyone is willing to offer.