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April 23, 2009

Northwest Region

Maumee River (Lucas, Wood counties) – The water temperature is 48 degrees and the river level was normal. A few catches of 18- to 22-inch walleyes have been reported. Floating jigs with a bright Twister Tail has been working the best. Reports from Maumee Bait and Tackle indicate the bite has been tough with many […]

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Southern Lower

Sturgis Area Bluegills are hitting on Klinger Lake and Sweet Lake. The best action has come to anglers fishing wax worms in 4 to 6 feet of water. Turkeys are on the move, and gobblers are strutting. Klinger Lake Trading Post, (269) 651-2679. Kalamazoo Area Crappie fishing has been good on Pine Lake. The best

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Statewide

ALEXANDRIA AREA Most lakes should be completely open by this weekend. A handful of anglers has started fishing the traditional bays and shoreline areas that have already opened, but the bite was slow as of Tuesday morning. Look for the bite to pick up by this weekend if the weather warms. Christopherson’s Bait and Tackle

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