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Panfish and bass providing the bulk of action

Big Six LAKE MILLE LACS East – Walleye reports have dropped, but bobbers and leeches continue to produce some fish on the deep mud and gravel during the day and shallow rocks at night. Smallmouth

Anglers switching to summer tactics, fishing spots

ALGOMA AREA The fish moved closer to shore last week, close enough for pier fishermen to score on salmon and trout with spoons off the Algoma piers. Trollers also found some fish in the shallower

Walleye anglers find fishing tough during dog days

BIG SIX LAKE MILLE LACS East – Daytime walleye action has been limited, with a few fish being taken on crankbaits or live bait rigs on the deep mud and gravel. The evening slip bobber

Weeds providing steady panfish and bass action

BIG SIX LAKE MILLE LACS East – Slowly presented live-bait rigs tipped with leeches or crawlers are producing some walleyes on the deep mud and gravel. The evenings continue to be most productive for anglers

About now, night fishing starts to get pretty good

NORTHWEST REGION Lake Erie – Walleyes in mid-June were moving a little deeper, with catches coming in 45 feet, and in 50 to 55 feet near Presque Isle Point. Perch remained spotty, with some improvement

Anglers finding above-average action all over the state

ALGOMA AREA Warm temperatures during the past week have made the fishing enjoyable throughout much of the county. Anglers fishing off the pier in Kewaunee reported that fishing has been slow. Casting spoons had limited

Across the state, it seems, anglers are scoring big

NORTHWEST REGION Lake Erie – The walleye bite is turning around, with better daytime action, trolling, than at night. Bass are moving deeper and perch still are spotty. Three anglers reported catching quality perch in

Walleyes can be caught, but it takes some work

BIG SIX LAKE MILLE LACS East – The shallow rock reefs and points are producing walleyes at night. The mud flats continue to provide walleyes after dark as well. Slip bobbers and leeches remain the

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