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Madison Area

Fishing was a little spotty last week, but there has been some panfish action reported from shore on Lake Mendota and at Cherokee Marsh. Catfish have been biting for boat fishermen. Monona Bay has been

Beaver Dam Area

Anglers have been doing very well on crappies, bluegills, and catfish on Beaver Dam Lake. Things are looking up for the game fish opener on May 2. Phil & Sons Tackle, (920) 885-6766.

Manitowish Waters Area

All of the lakes in the area were opening up nicely as of last week. Some strong winds arrived on the morning of April 23 and started bouncing the ice around pretty good. With the

Ashland Area

The ice is gone, and fishing has begun out in Chequamegon Bay and north. Anglers are catching cohos, some splake, browns, and a few lakers, too. The best method for this is shallow-running crankbaits fished

Twin Cities Metro

NORTHEAST METRO The crappie and sunfish bite continues to improve each day in shallow water. Look to lakes such as Big Carnelian and White Bear for crappies, while Cannon Lake and Demonterville Lake are giving

Boulder Junction Area

Most of the smaller lakes were open as of last week, and the ice on Trout Lake was pulling away from shore at that time. If the predicted warm weather shows up, trout should be

Southeastern New York

Hudson River: There have been reports of striped bass in the Kingston area. If the weather cooperates, larger fish could be around now. Ramapo River: There have been reports of brown trout being caught. Popular

Chetek Area

The Chetek chain was fully open last week, and anglers were out in their boats looking for bluegills and crappies. Most were having success. Turkey hunters have been doing well on the Chetek area. Rod

South

Lake of Egypt: Crappie action has been good for the past couple of weeks. Fish are being caught on minnows and jigs over shoreline cover. Several fish approaching 3 pounds have been caught recently. Bass

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