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Manitowoc/Two Rivers Area

In Manitowoc, anglers had a fair week of fishing with most of the fishing activity concentrated around the marina and the north pier stub. Most anglers were casting spinners and spoons or using spawn sacs.

Northeast Region

Leesville Reservoir (Carroll County) – Anglers looking for some premier fishing as well as impressive autumn scenery should visit this 1,045-acre lake located in southern Carroll County. In 2007, more than 450 muskellunge were reported

Lake Erie Region

Western Basin Walleye fishing has remained slow over the past week. The best fishing was north of Kelleys Island, including Gull Island Shoal and Kelleys Island Shoal. Fish have been caught by both trolling and

Central

Powerton: Crappies biting hard on minnows. Smallmouths fair on crank-baits and tubes. Some smallmouths being taken with little jigs. A few channel catfish but not very big. Asian carp are showing up in increased numbers

Manitowoc/Two Rivers Area

Pier anglers around Two Rivers had slow fishing last week. Anglers fishing on the East Twin River experienced a good week of fishing. Angler pressure was concentrated around the Mishicot dam and the Village Park

Boulder Junction Area

Water temperatures continue their seasonal drop. The smaller lakes have turned over; the larger lakes are still in various stages of turnover. Muskie and walleye fishing is expected to pick up as turnover nears completion.

Lake Michigan/Metro Area Lakes

In Sheboygan, pier fishing has been slow, but anglers in the marina have been catching a few kings on spoons. In the Sheboygan River, some chinooks and browns have been caught at Kohler dam and

Green Bay/Appleton Area

In Oconto County, good numbers of smallmouth and largemouth bass were being seen on inland lakes. There are many happy perch anglers launching from Oconto Park II and the Oconto Breakwater Harbor. Perch were being

Twin Cities Metro

NORTHEAST METRO Northern pike continue to hit sucker minnows in 10 to 14 feet on Demonterville Lake, Lake Jane, White Bear Lake, and Rush Lake. The Mississippi and St. Croix rivers are the area’s best

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