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Madison Area

Fishing was pretty decent last week and the ice had been holding up for the most part, with the exception of one area of shoreline on Cherokee Marsh. A few anglers are still fishing Lake

Boulder Junction Area

Perch continue to provide good action in the shallow weeds. Crappie and bluegill reports were not real positive last week, but crappie fishing had been pretty good. That action should return when the weather settles

St. Germain Area

Fishermen have been doing well on crappies and perch on the Rainbow Flowage, and on crappies and bluegills on Big St. Germain and Little St. Germain lakes. Ice conditions were very good for easy travel

Ashland Area

Ice conditions are as good as they have been for years. There are people starting to drive all over out there. Be safe and call ahead for ice reports. Some of the “outlying” areas in

Upper Peninsula Report

Lake Gogebic ice conditions have improved with zero temps at night. ATVs can be used once again in some areas. The cooler temps had slowed fishing a bit, but the action has been fair for

Capital District

Once again, Lake George continues to be the center of ice fishing activity. From the south end of the lake, Fish 307 reports a wide variety of excellent fishing. Notable catches last month included a

Finger Lakes/Central NY

This warm weather had opened a up few streams like Maxwell Creek, Irondequoit Creek and Bear Creek. Some steelhead were starting to be caught. Good baits are egg sacs, imitation eggs and small jigs. Waneta/Lamoka

Prairie Du Chien Area

Fishing activity has tapered off in the area because of poor ice conditions. Most of the fishing interest has shifted to the Genoa area for now. Stark’s Sport Shop, (608) 326-2478.

Price County Area

Ice conditions continue to be very good, with most lakes holding at least 20 to 22 inches of solid ice. Snowfall last week added about 2 inches of light snow to most lakes, and several

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