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Price County Area

Fishing has been pretty good. Anglers are catching a lot of walleyes below the dams on the rivers. Most anglers are just fishing from shore and throwing jigs and minnows. Anglers also are catching walleyes

Wolf River System/Lake Poygan Area

Excellent fishing last week easily made up for the bad weather. The white bass run is now in full swing and is going strong. Walleyes continue to provide very good action on the Wolf River

Southeastern New York

John Miller at Bob’s Sport and Tackle (914-232-4085) reports anglers are taking some nice-sized crappie in New Croton Reservoir, while brown trout are providing the bulk of the action on Titicus, Cross River and Croton

Chetek Area

The Chetek chain opener was successful for those who braved the windy, chilly conditions. Northern pike and panfish were active in the bays. The walleye fishing was very good, and even the bass action warmed

Lake Erie Region

Reminder: 15-inch minimum size limit for walleye for entire season. Anglers are reminded that the daily bag limit for trout and salmon on Lake Erie and its tributaries is two fish through May 15. The

Western Upper

L’Anse Area Lake Superior is ice-free and marinas are open. A few salmon and steelhead are being caught along the shoreline in Keweenaw and Huron bays. Steelhead fishing has been fair on area rivers and

The Thumb

Caseville Area Windy weather has put a damper on fishing pressure on Lake Huron. For those who are venturing out, walleyes are hitting crawler harnesses in 6 to 8 feet of water between Sand Point

Southwest Region

Allegheny River – The water was on fire with crappies from the Highland Park dam to Pine Creek, in late April. Nice smallmouths, saugers, walleyes, and white bass are being released. Ohio River – Dan

Statewide

ALEXANDRIA AREA The shallow bays on most small lakes started producing crappies. The afternoon hours have been best – once the water warms. Look for small jigs tipped with minnows or waxworms to work best.

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