Fishing Reports
New York Fishing Report – May 1-8, 2026
The spring bite is picking up on this fishery. For perch and crappie, try jigging with minnows or small plastics in around 20 feet of water.
South Dakota Fishing Report – May 5, 2026 – video
Plenty of people hit the water and had decent success despite the cooler water temperatures. Jigs and minnows or plastics still remain the most common presentation.
Niagara Falls (N.Y.) Fishing Report – May 5, 2026
Salmon and trout action has been great on Lake Ontario this week.
Orleans County (N.Y.) Fishing Report – May 5, 2026
It’s browns in tighter, lakers at mid-depths, and kings and cohos mixed in here.
Indiana Fishing Report – May 1, 2026
Channel catfish are starting to become active with the high water and warming water temps here.
Michigan’s statewide fishing report on May 1, 2026
Walleyes, lake trout start showing spring action. Here’s the Michigan fishing and hunting report from across the state on May 1, 2026.
Pennsylvania’s statewide fishing report on May 1, 2026
Crappie bite is slow to develop, bass action heats up. A look at the Pennsylvania fishing report across the state on May 1, 2026.
Ohio’s statewide fishing and hunting report on April 30, 2026
Good spring fishing bite finally turning on in parts. Here’s the Ohio fishing and hunting report across the state on April 30, 2026.
Iowa’s statewide fishing report on April 30, 2026
Mississippi River Bellevue Management District Contact Person: Dave Bierman – 563-872-5495 Mississippi River water levels have fallen considerably since last week, and are still steadily falling. Fishing pressure will increase as the river settles down,
