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Abrupt cold snap reduces bite, fishing pressure

The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission continues to stock trout throughout the state. For a statewide stocking schedule, visit www.fishandboat.com. NORTHWEST REGION Lake Erie and tributaries – Fair steelhead fishing was reported in low clear

Twin Cities Metro

NORTHEAST METRO The best walleye action is taking place with a jig and minnow on the St. Croix River in 10 to 16 feet. Panfish reports have been limited, but northern pike and muskies are

State Wide

ALGOMA_AREA Recent rains have helped increase flow on the rivers, and lots of salmon are up the Ahnapee and Kewaunee rivers. Anglers have had some success casting spoons for trout and salmon off the piers

Duck opener was poor and rain keeps anglers off the lakes

LAKE_MILLE LACS East – The walleye bite has been tough. Crankbaits are producing “one or two” walleyes a night in shallow water and the day bite has been non-existent. Muskie and pike anglers also struggled

Northwest Region

Resthaven Pond #8 (Erie County) – This pond is one of a series of ponds located at Resthaven Wildlife Area on the edge of Castalia. Largemouth bass are being caught here at night. Casting a

Southwest Region

Wildlife District Five (17 Southwest Counties) – More than 7,000 channel catfish were released in eight public lakes and wildlife areas across southwest Ohio. The eight to 10-inch catfish were raised at the St. Marys

Southeast Region

Tuscarawas and Muskingum Rivers (Coshocton County) – River levels are normal to slightly low in most areas, saugeye ranging 20 to 21 inches are being caught. Most saugeye are hitting live bait. Use jigs and

Falling temperatures heat up fishing around state

The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission has begun stocking streams statewide, as part of its fall trout program. For a complete stocking schedule, visit www.fishandboat.com NORTHWEST REGION Lake Erie and tributaries – Perch and walleye

Central Region

Central Region Alum Creek Lake (Delaware County) – As water temperatures decrease, the crappie bite has increased. Use jig and minnows in and along woody cover or in water six to 12 feet deep in

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