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Northeast Region

Atwood Lake (Carroll/ Tuscarawas counties) – Saugeye are biting well during mid-afternoon hours as water temperatures warm in this 1,529-acre lake. Anglers are experiencing success with minnows fished on jig heads or under bobbers in

Northwest Region

Lake Erie and tributaries, Presque Isle Bay – Sam Stellitano, of Sharpsburg, and a buddy released 35 smallmouths up to 61/2 pounds, eight largemouths, 3 to 41/2 pounds and a 40-inch catfish, in 4 to

Big Six

LAKE_MILLE LACS East – The eight- to 12-foot rock reefs and shoreline breaks are holding walleyes on the east end. Slip bobbers and leeches are working best with numerous big walleyes and good numbers of

Statewide

ALEXANDRIA AREA The walleye action has been limited throughout the area. Look for shallower lakes like Reno and Mary to be the first spots to produce fish in six to 12 feet. Panfish have moved

Finger Lakes/Central NY

Lake Ontario: Brown trout fishing continued to be very good along the shoreline, and fish were being caught from Fairhaven to the Salmon River. Fish shallow early then move out to 20 to 30 feet

Central New York

Oneida Lake: These warmer days continue to improve the panfish bite. Fishing in the shallow water in the many bays and marinas was producing a mix of panfish. Bluegills and crappies are also being taken

Adirondacks

Many trout waters in the region are now stocked, and conditions were generally very good for some early-season fishing. By now, several streams, including the West Branch of the Ausable River as well as the

Central

Sangchris Lake: Crappies have been biting good near the dam, most in 4-5 feet of water. Bass picking up. Powerton Lake: Channel catfish and blue catfish both biting. Bass have slowed with changing water. Hybrid

North

Lake Michigan: According to fishing reporter Cory Yarmuth (www.chitown-angler.com), things aren’t changing all that rapidly on the “Big Lake.” Browns and cohos are active on the lakefront from the boats as well as from shore.

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