May 29, 2008
Thousand Island
St. Lawrence River: Fishing on the St. Lawrence has been very good of late, according to New York Outdoor News contributing writer Matt Curatolo. They’ve begun to move into deeper water and the shallows are now filled with smallmouth bass preparing for the spawn. Pike action is picking up as well as the water warms.
Upper Peninsula Report
The Lake Gogebic fishing opener on May 15 was a success. Fish seemed to be scattered, with large females moving to deeper structure. Males provided great action in some areas in depths of 4 to 10 feet. Minnows and leeches were producing the best. Trolling results were minimal. Bear’s Nine Pines Resort, (906) 842-3361.
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Revelations about DNR spending and dead moose
When I bought a Minnesota fishing license this spring, little did I know my purchase would help provide security at the GOP National Convention in Minneapolis this summer. The Minneapolis Star Tribune recently reported some DNR conservation officers are being diverted from game and fish enforcement duty to work the convention. Perhaps this is as
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Spring turkey harvest ranks as second best
Springfield – As built-in excuses go, turkey hunters had a rare one afforded them on April 18. How many Illinoisans have ever had a hunt interrupted by an earthquake? The 5.2 trembler lasted only seconds, and its effect on the state’s gobblers was practically zero. Still, “I did think that the earthquake had the toms
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South
Devils’ Kitchen: An early-April bass tournament produced three fish that each weighed more than 9 pounds. High water levels have caused overall fishing to be slow. Crab Orchard Lake: Anglers are reporting that crappies are being found at depths ranging from about 6 to 10 feet. Most are in heavy cover near points. The best
Central New York
Lake Ontario: The brown trout fishing has been good along the shoreline of Lake Ontario when there has been a few days of west winds. Many of the brown trout being caught appear to be feeding heavily on round gobies. It may pay to fish closer to bottom and use goby-colored baits. Oneida Lake: Walleye
Charges expected in deer-trapping case
Chippewa Falls, Wis. – A Lake Holcombe man is expected to face charges for using an automatic garage door opener to close a gate in his deer farm fence after luring wild deer into the enclosure. On May 13, DNR conservation wardens entered the fenced property of Roger E. Hattamer, 51, in northern Chippewa County
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