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Salmon runs peaking in rivers; grouse numbers are up

SOUTHERN LOWER St. Joseph Area Salmon and steelhead are hitting in Lake Michigan. Anglers are taking a few fish in the early morning or late evening when trolling just outside the pier heads or when

Despite low water, fishing decent during hot, dry fall

Much of the state has suffered low or no rainfall in recent weeks, causing low water levels in fisheries, especially streams. Fall trout stockings by the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commis-sion are under way. Check

Sportsmen having to decide between fishing and hunting

ALGOMA AREA Water temps on the lake are fairly uniform from the surface down. Anglers fishing off of piers in Algoma and Kewaunee have had slower action. Cohos and kings were being caught almost every

Cool weather brings hot fishing as autumn approaches

NORTHWEST REGION Lake Erie – Perch and walleye fishing were good in mid-September when conditions cooperated. Perch were hitting in 55 to 62 feet of water out of Walnut Creek, and walleyes in 65 to

Walleye bite improving as water temps drop

Big Six LAKE MILLE LACS The east-side bays are producing limits of perch in seven to nine feet. On the west side, perch action has been limited, but check the bays as water temperatures drop.

Panfish bite proving steady, particularly in N’west

Central Region Kiser Lake (Champaign County) – This 394-acre lake in Champaign County is good for a quiet day on the water since no motors are allowed. The lake has a good population of largemouth

Crankbaits and minnows the way to go for walleyes

Big Six LAKE MILLE LACS The evening crankbait bite is picking up for walleyes off the shallow rock reefs and points. Crankbaits are working best, but there is some minnow action reported as well. During

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