Thousand Island
St. Lawrence River: Nothing to report, but we can’t recommend any attempts at ice fishing now. Black Lake: No report available, with ice deteriorating and open water fishing not a legitimate option at this time.
April 18, 2008
La Crosse Area
Anglers came off the Mississippi River at the Genoa dam with nice catches of jumbo perch, numerous 30-inch northern pike and some decent walleyes. Wind hampered anglers. Schafer’s Boats, (608) 781-3100. Bob’s Bait & Tackle, (608) 782-5552.
NRB debates hunting on Ice Age Trail land
Madison – The Legislature’s renewal of the Stewardship Fund has generated controversy about whether all the land it helped purchase should be open for hunting. That issue arose during talks about the management plan for the Bohn Lake State Ice Age Trail Area in Waushara County at the Natural Resources Board’s March 26 meeting. At
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Twin Cities Metro
NORTHEAST METRO Main-lake ice is evident. The shorelines have started to open and seem to be eroding quickly. Open water is not far away. Walleye action at Pool #2 on the Mississippi River has slowed, but white bass continue to hit. Blue Ribbon Bait & Tackle (651) 777-2421 WEST METRO Shorelines of all lakes are
Price County Area
Anglers still report a modest ice bite, but many anglers have packed the ice fishing equipment away. Bridge Bait & Tackle, Park Falls, (715) 762-4108. Ross’s Sport Shop, Phillips, (715) 339-3625.
Lake Michigan/Metro Area Lakes
Flows are good on the Sheboygan and Pigeon rivers. Anglers fishing the Sheboygan near River Wildlife have been catching a few steelhead. Fishing off the piers has been slow. A few boaters have been fishing in the Sheboygan harbor, and they have been catching browns on crankbaits. In Port Washington, the power plant has given
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Manitowoc/Tow Rivers
In Manitowoc, anglers were catching browns up to 6 pounds from the north pier stub, the north side of the breakwater and the south pier. Anglers fishing just off the bottom from the breakwater also caught a couple big catfish. Boaters caught browns along shore and off of the marina’s breakwater on crankbaits. Fishermen also
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Outdoor Observations
Bill Parker Michigan Editor MAKING A DIFFERENCE. Much has been done to promote the introduction of youths into hunting and fishing. Age reductions in license requirements, special licenses, and special seasons have encouraged many youths to take up the sports. Much has been written and discussed about the success of such programs. There also are
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Southern Tier
Susquehanna, Chenango, Tioughnioga and Unadilla rivers: With the high water levels there is little fishing activity to report on the rivers. Whitney Point Reservoir: Due to high water, nothing to report. Adirondacks Reports from Country Pets in Hudson Falls show that in Washington County, the Champlain Canal from Smith’s Basin to Whitehall has been producing
