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Trout stockings continue; Ontario king action starts up

Western New York Lake Erie and tributaries: Tributary action for trout has slowed a bit with all the smaller streams being lower and clear. The best stream is Cattaraugus Creek for trout. Upper Niagara River:

Walleyes biting in Lower Peninsula; turkey hunting good

SOUTHERN LOWER Trenton Area The Detroit River was pretty muddy last week, but the American side was clearing up and anglers reported a good walleye bite. Good action was reported by anglers fishing in front

Mayfly hatches are coming off across the state

NORTHWEST REGION Lake Erie, Presque Isle Bay, and tributaries – Poor Richard’s, (814) 474-5623, reported a few straggler steelhead were in the lower reaches of Elk and Walnut creeks in mid- to late-April. Suckers also

Stocked trout high on anglers’ catch lists this spring

Central Region Buckeye Lake (Fairfield, Licking, and Perry counties) – Hybrid striped bass weighing up to 10 pounds are active along the north shore between Seller’s Point and Watkins Island in four to eight feet

State crappie anglers taking advantage of spring frenzy

The fishing and hunting report is compiled using reports from conservation officers, hunting guides and fishing guides. North Lake Michigan: According to fishing reporter Cory Yarmuth, there have been good reports of smelt being netted

State Wide

ALGOMA_AREA High winds limited the amount of fishing pressure on Lake Michigan from boaters. The higher temperatures also have raised the water temperatures in the streams to an average of 49 degrees. The Algoma ramp

As water warms, fishing for bass, crappies picks up

Anglers are reminded that the catch- and-release season for bass is now in effect through June 11, and it is unlawful to deliberately target bass on their spawning beds. NORTHWEST REGION Lake Erie, Presque Isle

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