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Traditional bass season opens; striper fishing excellent

Western New York Lake Erie and tributaries: Bass fishing has picked back up again all along the lakeshore. Small golden shiners or Berkley “Bulky Hawg” in pumpkin color has been working for Capt. Steve Drabczyk

State’s smallmouth bass begin to feed in warmer water

The fishing and hunting report is compiled using reports from conservation officers, hunting guides, and the following sporting goods stores: North Chain: According to fishing reporter Cory Yarmuth, the fishing has really slowed down for

Walleyes turning on in Lake Erie; catfish biting as well

CENTRAL_REGION Buckeye Lake (Fairfield, Licking, and Perry counties) – The warm temperatures have increased water temperature to the mid 70s and above. Use crankbaits, tubes and creature baits around Clouse Cove and Cranberry Marsh for

Mayflies are hatching and stream fishing is heating up

SOUTHEASTERN LP Lake St. Clair The muskie opener on Lake St. Clair was red hot. Those fishing along the Canadian shoreline, at the Belle River Hump, and behind the weather buoy all caught fish. Walleyes

Fish in lakes making transition to deeper water

NORTHWEST REGION Lake Erie – Walleye fishing heated up in 25 to 30 feet, with some catches coming in 40 to 50 feet, in early June. Nice sizes and a few limits were reported. The

As spring gives way to summer’s heat, bass are target

The fishing and hunting report is compiled using reports from conservation officers, hunting guides and sporting goods stores. North Lake Michigan: According to fishing reporter Cory Yarmuth, salmon fishing is really been off and on

Minnows and leeches continue to produce walleyes

Big Six LAKE_MILLE LACS East – Limits of walleyes continue to be caught on the 22- to 25-foot gravel and mud during the day on live-bait rigs and leeches. The evening bite has been best

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