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Minocqua/Woodruff Area

A nice warming trend along with it a drop in the barometer that brought in some great panfish action. Crappie action is very good. Fish in 10 to 14 feet of water near weeds, using

Southeastern New York

With the ice fishing option out the window, anglers have now switched gears and are targeting trout and crappie in open water. John Miller at Bob’s Sport and Tackle (914-232-4085) in Katonah reports anglers are

Big Green Lake Area

Fishermen are still jigging for lake trout through the ice on Big Green Lake. An 11-pounder was caught last week. Panfish action should start kicking in soon. Begin looking for them in the bay and

Thousand Island

St. Lawrence River: Ice conditions remained adequate at last look, with some good fishing, notably for perch. Bluegills were being caught in Lake of the Isles. Black Lake: Ice conditions were a bit sloppy at

Central

Sangchris Lake: Crappies have been biting good near the dam. Bass picking up, with a report of a 7-pounder caught in early March. Powerton Lake: Bass have slowed with changing water. Hybrid stripers and channel

North

Lake Michigan: According to fishing reporter Cory Yarmuth, now is the time to get out and hit the discharges on the south end of the lake. Browns and coho are starting to get active on

Long Island/NYC

The codfishing off Montauk Point remains steady, with most fish in the low teens. Depending on the sea conditions, the fish are being caught while at anchor or drifting. Fresh skimmer clams have been the

Chetek Area

Panfishing on the Chetek chain has been keeping fishermen on the move. Now is the time of the year to catch the bigger panfish. Fishermen are getting plenty of activity in 5 to 10 feet

South

Lake of Egypt: Bass biting good on spinnerbaits and jigs or soft rubbers. Crappies are biting in 6 feet of water at the weedlines with jigs. Crab Orchard Lake: Lake has been muddy, and levels

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