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Wausau Area

Despite above-average rainfall and some cooler temperatures, muskies have been active, with big fish having been released as of late, including a 50 3/4-inch specimen. Bucktails have continued to produce action from muskies and pike,

Statewide

ALEXANDRIA AREA Look for crappies on the weedlines of lakes Le Homme Dieu, Darling, and Ida. Sunfish are an easy catch on most lakes in less than eight feet, while bass have moved to the

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

Western Upper

Bergland Area Walleye fishing has been very good on Lake Gogebic. Anglers fishing minnows under a slip-bobber report a good bite along the rocks. Smallmouth bass have moved into the shallows and are also providing

Central Region

Buckeye Lake (Fairfield, Licking, and Perry counties) ’Äì Water temperature will be rising with the warmer weather.’ÄÇ Use crankbaits, tubes, and creature baits around Clouse Cove and Cranberry Marsh for largemouth bass; also fish any

Northwest Region

Lake Erie, Presque Isle Bay ’Äî Fishing picked up with warming water in early June. Walleyes, 22 to 24 inches, were reported in 30 feet in the lake. Casting from shore at the mouths of

Twin Cities Metro

NORTHEAST METRO Crappies and sunfish are biting in the shallow weeds of Lake Peltier, Centerville Lake, and White Bear Lake. Bucktails also have triggered a few muskies on White Bear. Look to the Prescott area

Southwest Region

Allegheny River ’Äî The Venture Outdoors Downtown TriAnglers had a slow day on the North Shore on a recent weekday, catching just 11 fish. Highlights included John Force’Äôs 22-inch smallmouth buffalo, Tom Lippert’Äôs 17¬º-inch channel

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