Lake Erie Region
Site Staff
May 7, 2009
From March 1 through April 30 the walleye bag limit reduces to four fish per day, returning to six fish per day on May 1. The minimum size limit for walleye is 15 inches. The
Fishing Reports
Chetek Area
Site Staff
April 30, 2009
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
Southeastern New York
Site Staff
April 30, 2009
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
South
Site Staff
April 30, 2009
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
Hayward Area
Site Staff
April 30, 2009
The ice was off completely as of last week, which is different than last year, and the walleye spawn was under way, so things are shaping up for a very good opener. The crappies were
Sauk City Area
Site Staff
April 30, 2009
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
Site Staff
April 30, 2009
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
Site Staff
April 30, 2009
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
Site Staff
April 30, 2009
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
