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South

Devils’ Kitchen: An early-April bass tournament produced three fish that each weighed more than 9 pounds. High water levels have caused overall fishing to be slow. Crab Orchard Lake: Anglers are reporting that crappies are

Upper Peninsula Report

The Lake Gogebic fishing opener on May 15 was a success. Fish seemed to be scattered, with large females moving to deeper structure. Males provided great action in some areas in depths of 4 to

Lake Michigan/Metro Area Lakes

In Sheboygan, shore anglers fishing off the south pier have been catching a few brown trout on spoons. Boaters also have been catching brown trout in and around the harbor. Shore anglers in Port Washington

Central New York

Lake Ontario: The brown trout fishing has been good along the shoreline of Lake Ontario when there has been a few days of west winds. Many of the brown trout being caught appear to be

Sauk City Area

Stripers are going crazy on Lake Wisconsin, and the walleyes aren’t too far behind. Most anglers are jigging for walleyes, or they’re trolling. The crappies are hitting on Crystal Lake and in the shallows on

Long Island/NYC

The big news this spring are the incredibility large weakfish being caught in the South Shore inlets, in Jamaica Bay, south of Shelter Island, and off Staten Island as evidenced by Dave Alv’s 19-pound, 12-ounce

Northwestern Lower

Manistee Area Fishing has been slow on Lake Michigan. A few salmon and lake trout are hitting on the shelf in 180 feet of water. Fishing has been slow on Manistee Lake. Panfish have yet

Southeastern Lower

Lake Orion Crappies are still hitting, and bluegills are moving into the shallows on Graham, Lakeville, and Orion lakes. A few pike anglers are reporting success. Bass are hitting floating crankbaits. Trout anglers are catching

Ohio River Region

R.C Byrd dam (Gallia County) – Fishing continues to be good at R.C. Byrd dam in the early morning and evening hours. Hybrid striped bass between 12 and 18 inches with several measuring over 24

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