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Spooner Area

Walleye action has been fair, but the bluegills, crappies, and northern pike fishing has been good. The big news is the bass – both species are hitting like mad on most lakes. AAA Sports Shop,

Upper Peninsula Area

The Lake Gogebic walleye bite remained stalled as of last week. Mayflies continue to hatch periodically, and fishing has been tough. There are some good reports, with success from all areas of the lake. Try

Southeastern New York

John Miller at Bob’s Sport and Tackle in Katonah reports fishing has been decent, notably for bass on Muscoot, Titicus and Cross River reservoirs. White perch have also been providing some action at Cross River

Algoma Area

Anglers have been reporting some success casting spoons for trout and salmon off the piers in Algoma and Kewaunee. The fish are mostly being caught during the night with a few being caught during the

Ashland Area

Trollers are fishing summer patterns and spots on Lake Superior, and fishing is picking up somewhat. Typical summer fishing – the flats, south shore, and many spots up into the islands have been producing lakers

Northcentral Region

West Branch Susquehanna River, Bald Eagle Creek (Clinton County) – Rainfall in late July left water high and off-color. Anglers had been catching bass, walleyes and catfish. Fishing Creek (Clinton County) – Good summer fishing

Lake Erie Region

Western Basin Walleye fishing was good during the week of July 27 in the western basin. The best fishing was around West Sister Island, nearshore off of Crane Creek and Metzger’s Marsh, around Niagara Reef,

Central Region

Central Region Big Darby Creek (Franklin, Madison, and Pickaway counties) – In summer weather, creeks and rivers can provide fishing action. Smallmouth bass and rock bass are popular sport fish in this stream west of

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