Spring fishing couldn’t get much better than it is right now, both on inland waters for crappies and saugeyes and Lake Erie for walleyes.
Bluegill bite strong, channel cats biting statewide. Here’s a look at the Illinois fishing report from across the state on April 25, 2025.
Fishermen gearing up for Saturday, May 3 opener. Here’s a look at the Wisconsin fishing report on April 25, 2025.
A look at the Iowa fishing report from across the state on April 25, 2025.
Turkey season on the horizon, and fishing picks up. Here’s a look at New York’s fishing and hunting report on April 24, 2025.
Smallmouth bass action was reported to have picked up here, with fairly decent catch rates.
Water temperatures remain low, even in shallow water. Here’s a look at the Minnesota fishing and hunting report on April 23, 2025.
Fishing success has been sporadic on area lakes, but the Missouri River continues to produce nice fish.
Open-lake trolling action has so far been all about onshore brown trout when there’s some stained and slightly warmer water to target.
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