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Southcentral Region

Little Juniata River (Blair County) – Low flow was reported Jan. 31, and anglers were fishing streamers and nymphs in the braided water at the head of the pools. Medium-sized streamers, such as size 8

Sturgeon Bay Area

Most anglers off Potawatomi State Park have been reporting limited success on perch in 10 to 20 feet of water. The perch that were being landed were taking rose reds or wax worms. Northern pike

Green Bay/Appleton Area

Geano Beach has anglers working in close and out by the shore, fishing perch and northern pike. The Oconto Breakwater Harbor has seen pike and perch anglers. The perch anglers range from the marina area

Wausau Area

Bluegills and crappies have picked up markedly in the past week or so. Shallower bays or backwaters containing wood or green weeds have been a good choice in depths of 5 to 8 feet. Small

Central

Dawson Lake: There are reports of about 8 inches of ice. According to Larry Dozard, bluegills are fair to good on waxworms. Catfish are hitting waxworms in 8-12 foot of water. Crappies are fair in

Beaver Dam Area

Fishermen have been finding the walleye action to be pretty steady on both Fox and Beaver Dam lakes. Fish the evenings with golden shiners under tip-ups. Crappies were being caught on small fatheads and plastics

South

Crab Orchard Lake: Bass action has slowed. Bluegills being caught on worms. Panfish, in general, are biting good on worms under ice and in weedbeds. Baldwin Lake: Warm-water areas good for catfish, though those being

Twin Cities Metro

NORTHEAST METRO Centerville Lake is producing panfish and pike in 10 to 15 feet during midday hours. Look to Forest Lake and Bald Eagle Lake for crappies during the evening hours in 20 feet. Sucker

Chetek Area

Walleye fishing has been good for fishermen willing to move around throughout the chain to find schools of fish. Gravel bottoms on the inside turns of weed edges, and some points of weedbeds, are still

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