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Ice remains unstable, open waters feature walleye bites

North Fox Chain O’ Lakes: The channels and the main lakes have frozen over and the panfish action is moderate, channels like “Nielsen’s” or the “T” channel. The ice is ranging from 3-5 inches, however

Northeast Ohio streams get fresh steelhead runs

AKRON, OH – The snow has fallen and it is certainly cold! Ice fishing opportunities are just around the corner in northeast Ohio, according to the DNR Division of Wildlife. Buckeye State anglers are provided

Ice formed in north and central bringing out panfishermen

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 (www.chitownangler.com), the harbors are starting to get some

Crappies being caught all over; some saugeyes taken

Central Region Knox Lake (Knox County) – Anglers fishing from the shore are catching good numbers of crappies in the 6- to 12-inch range on jig and minnow combos fished under a bobber. Other anglers

Fishing is still decent, but fewer anglers are out

NORTHWEST REGION Lake Erie and tributaries _- The steelhead streams got some much-needed rainfall in late November-early December, but the impact was marginal. Without continued runoff, flow pretty quickly returned to low and clear. Although

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ASHLAND_AREA The fishing could be great, but no one would know it because no one is out fishing. Everyone has put their boats away. There are a few people fishing at the “hot pond,” and

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