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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

Catskills

Beaverkill/Willowemoc: There have been reports of nice-sized holdover fish from the fall being caught and anglers are having a lot of success on stocked trout. Fly anglers are catching fish using nymphs, Quill Gordons, Hendricksons,

Siren Area

Fishermen have been finding decent action on the lakes and streams. One angler brought in an 8-pound brookie from a lake, and another angler caught a 10-pound northern pike. The water has been warming steadily

Spooner Area

The walleye action was pretty limited during the opener because of the cold water and terrible weather. Guys were blown off of many of the bigger lakes. Crappies are hitting on just about all of

Northeastern Lower

Houghton Lake Area Windy weather has kept many anglers from fishing on Houghton Lake. For those who are getting out, walleye fishing has been good along the first weedline Crawlers and cranks are both working.

Northcentral Region

Curwensville Reservoir (Clear-field County) – Crappies and perch are hitting well, with sizes running average. A lot of pickerel are reported this year. A few muskies also are reported. The Fourth Annual Alan Bloom Memorial

Southwestern Lower

St. Joseph Area Salmon fishing is heating up in southern Lake Michigan. Anglers fishing out of St. Joseph report catching cohos and a few browns in 20 to 40 feet of water. Crankbaits fished behind

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

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