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Crab Orchard Lake: A number of anglers hit the lake during a brief warm-up this month. They are reporting that crappies are being found at depths ranging from 6 to 10 feet. Most are in

Siren Area

Anglers have been catching bluegills and northern pike on Big Clam Lake. Fishermen also caught a few smallmouths and largemouths from Big Clam, with one of the largemouths hitting 5 pounds. Crappies and walleyes were

Prairie du Chien Area

Ice conditions vary greatly throughout the area. Travel is dangerous at this time of year, especially on the Mississippi River. Ice thickness ranges from less than an inch to over a foot. Most of the

Adirondacks

Reports for Lake Champlain from Norm’s Bait and Tackle Shop in Port Henry/Crown Point indicate fishermen are catching perch and landlocked salmon near Port Henry. Some salmon have been caught while jigging for perch. Also,

Hunting

The hunting report is compiled using reports from conservation police officers, hunting guides, and the following sporting goods stores: Gander Mountain: Peoria, (309) 692-4110; Dick’s Sporting Goods: Geneva, (630) 943-4100; and Rend Lake Sporting Goods,

Sauk City Area

Trout are hitting on Devils Lake, and a lot of anglers are getting their limit of three fish in a couple of hours. Most of the trout are running 12 to 17 inches. Anglers are

Southern Tier

Susquehanna, Chenango, Tioughnioga and Unadilla rivers: The rain and snow melt raised the water level of the rivers, but they may be fishable once again by now. Whitney Point Reservoir: There were no reports of

Thousand Island

Black Lake: Chapman’s Sports (315-324-5265) reported at mid-month that ice conditions had deteriorated to the point where it was no longer safe to be out there. However, colder weather quickly followed and by now anglers

Finger Lakes/Central NY

Cayuga Lake: A few brown trout and landlocked salmon are being caught around Taughannock Point and AES (Milleken Station), along with some perch. Owasco Lake: Nothing to report after the warm spell. Skaneateles Lake: Fishing

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