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Wolf River System/Lake Poygan Area

Anglers have been hammering on white bass and crappies on the Wolf River. White bass have been hitting all of the way from Lake Poygan to well above Fremont. Anglers have had to move around

Catskills

With ice fishing essentially done for the winter, anglers are now turning to open water possibilities on the famed Catskill trout waters. Right now, however, they’re limited by high water and cold temperatures. Snowmelt and

Sauk City Area

The ice was going out on area lakes last week, so ice fishing is about at its end. It was a good season, with Crystal Lake producing the best it has in years. Anglers have

Lake Winnebago Area

Walleyes were hitting on Lake Poygan last week, and the bluegills were hitting on Asylum Bay and Miller’s Bay on Lake Winnebago. Fox River Bait, (920) 233-7409.

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

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