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Madison Area

Fishing has been pretty good, although there was a no-wake rule still in place on all Dane County lakes as of last week. Some of the piers were emerging last week, so anglers could fish

Capital District

Fish 307 reports that Lake George fishing continues to be good. Bass are near docks and debris. Yamamoto Senkos are working well for bass. Lake trout are in 50 to 120 feet of water. Staff

Upper Peninsula Report

Lake Gogebic fishing was excellent last week for walleyes, smallmouths, and northern pike. Good numbers of fish are being caught by all. Leeches and small minnows are producing the best. A few mayflies began to

Hayward Area

Fishing has been pretty good. The walleye and bass fishing have been the two best things going, expecially on the big lakes for walleyes. The bass fishing has been fantastic for both smallmouths and largemouths

Lake Holcombe Area

Fishing has been pretty good for crappies and walleyes. The walleyes have been hanging in the river channel. Bass fishing has been decent, too, with some good smallie action being found around rock piles. Lake

Eagle River Area

Northern pike are still putting on an aggressive bite in 10 feet of water or less; use a spinnerbait or a Rapala Husky Jerk in a walleye or minnow pattern. Smallies are providing a solid

Lake Michigan/Metro Area Lakes

Sheboygan shore fishing was slow last week, except for a few browns off of the south pier. Trollers were catching trout and salmon last week, mostly in 90 to 180 feet of water. Port Washington

Chetek Area

Fishing on the Chetek chain has been very good. Walleye action slowed a little, but live bait fishermen were still getting a few keepers. Try trolling for suspended walleyes in the main lake areas with

South

Devils’ Kitchen: Bass improving on spinnerbaits. Crappie bite is slow but improving. Bluegills biting in shallows on worms and crickets. Crab Orchard Lake: Bluegills are still being caught in good numbers. Crappies are moving into

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