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Central Lower

Saginaw Bay Area Walleye fishing has been outstanding on Lake Huron’Äôs Saginaw Bay. Anglers fishing from Linwood to Pinconning, at the Spark Plug, and at Callahan Reef all report great success. Nightcrawlers and crankbaits are

Southeast Region

Lake Nockamixon (Bucks County) ’Äî Water was pretty warm, approaching 70 degrees, June 6, and was getting spawning bass off their beds with the approach of the opening day of the season. Releases have been

Northeast Region

Clendening Lake (Harrison County) ’Äì Although channel catfish are not stocked in this lake, there is good natural production of this species. Anglers are catching large numbers of channel catfish ranging from 12 to 14

Southwestern Lower

Sturgis Area Bluegill fishing has been very good on Klinger Lake. Anglers fishing wax worms and leaf worms in 10 feet report a very good bite. A few crappies are also hitting in 10 to

Southeastern Lower

Lake St. Clair Perch fishing has been very good on Lake St. Clair. The best action has been reported by anglers fishing along the mile roads and shipping channel near the St. Clair Light. Muskie

Price County Area

The North Fork and South Fork of the Flambeau River are at a normal level. Paddlers are still paddling the South Fork, but have to pick their path more carefully due to rocks. North Fork

Minocqua/Woodruff Area

Cool weather hampered the bite for what should have been a great week. Mid-week nighttime lows to the frost level pushed crappies off their spawning areas. Smallmouth bass have been similarly affected. Northern pike action

Marinette Area

Bluegill, perch, and crappie action was spotty last week. Perch action at Lock and Dam No. 9 was spotty, with some anglers catching a few decent fish using a chunk of crawler. Angers are using

Eagle River Area

The walleyes are biting both on the shallower, dark lakes ’Äì like the Eagle River chain ’Äì and on the deeper, clearer lakes. Fish the shallower lakes in 10 feet of water or less in

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