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Western New York

Lake Erie and tributaries: Action in the tributaries has been good. Most steelhead/rainbow trout are actively spawning right now so catch-and-release is recommended. Eighteen Mile Creek has been one of the better tribs, but Canadaway,

Eagle River Area

While ice conditions remain good in the Eagle River area, some shorelines are opening up. Anglers should stay away from current areas, bridges, and docks. We may be breaking ice at the boat landings at

Southern Tier

Susquehanna, Chenango, Tioughnioga and Unadilla rivers: Channel catfish are hitting cut bait and chicken liver, with the best action taking place just before dark. Whitney Point Reservoir: Work is still taking place on the launch

Manitowoc/Tow Rivers

Anglers fishing from the piers and in the Manitowoc harbor were able to harvest some nice brown trout last week. Early in the week, anglers had some success fishing the north end of the marina

Capital District

Lake George anglers are reporting salmon and lake trout hitting off the pier in the Village of Lake George, as well as from boats. Medium-sized shiners are working the best. Saratoga Bait and Tackle, located

Ashland Area

Waiting is still the word of the day. The bay was still locked in with ice last week, but north of Houghton Point the water is open. There have been a few small boats out

Madison Area

Fishing has been picking up in all backwater areas on the north side of most lakes. Cherokee Marsh has been sporting some crappie and bluegilll action. Lake Monona has had bluegill and crappie action, too,

Central Region

Buckeye Lake (Fairfield, Licking, and Perry counties) – Hybrid striped bass weighing up to 10 pounds are active along the north shore between Seller’s Point and Watkins Island in 4 to 8 feet of water.

Upper Peninsula

Pickford Area A few smelt are moving into the Carp River and Pendell’s Creek. Perch are hitting through the ice in Lake Huron at Cedarville and in Munuscong Bay, but the ice is deteriorating quickly.

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