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Sauk City Area

The walleyes have spawned out on the Wisconsin River, but now the white bass are starting to hit. Smallmouth bass and northern pike have been active, hitting on Twister tails and Rapalas. Crystal Lake has

Thousand Island

St. Lawrence River: Perch action was very good all along the river, notably off Kring’s Point. Bullhead fishing should also be red-hot by now. Black Lake: Not a lot new to report, with bullheads and

Siren Area

Conditions look great for the fishing opener. Water temps were at 52 degrees on Big Clam and 48 degrees on Matthews Lake last week, and the crappies already were moving into the shallows on Big

Capital District

Ron Nadler at Fish307 reports Lake George anglers are having a field day trolling for lake trout anywhere from the surface to 10 feet down. “Over 30 feet of water, over 100 feet, it doesn’t

Eagle River Area

A very productive ice-fishing season has ended, and most of the area’s smaller lakes are open. Bigger waters still had some ice, but will be open soon, it appears. The game-fish season will open on

Adirondacks

Lake Champlain anglers have been connecting on landlocked salmon and lake trout while trolling up high with various spoons. Salmon were also being taken at the mouth of the Saranac River, but some rain is

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

Southeast Region

Terrible weather, including high water and high winds, marred opening day April 4 in a number of counties, but anglers still caught fish, with streams, such as Hay and Tulpehocken in Berks County, especially productive.

Northwest Region

Maumee River (Lucas, Wood counties) – The water temperature is 48 degrees and the river level was normal. A few catches of 18- to 22-inch walleyes have been reported. Floating jigs with a bright Twister

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