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Southcentral Region

Yellow Breeches Creek (Cumberland County) – Tiny black stoneflies (size 20s and 22s) were reported on the creek around New Year’s. Laurel Lake (Cumberland County) – A trout stocking was slated for Jan. 4. Lake

Central Region

Buckeye Lake (Fairfield, Licking, and Perry counties) – Buckeye had iced up in early January, keeping open water anglers at home. The thin layer was coming off as of Jan. 8, reports Bob Mathie of

Wausau Area

Very heavy snow on the lakes is making for tough travel for ice anglers. Locals are fishing close to boat landings or other access points, or are trying to use snowmobiles and four-wheelers to get

Ashland Area

The area still hasn’t gained or lost any ice the past several weeks. Heavy snows have insulated what’s there, and the thickness has not increased. Machine travel from Washburn, toward the lighthouse, and over to

Green Bay/Appleton Area

Fishing has been a little slow, but bluegills have been active on Shawano Lake, with the west end of the lake producing some bigger bluegills. A few perch were being caught at Oconto, and Geano’s

Hayward Area

Anglers are dealing with a lot of snow and slush on the lakes, but if they can get around, they’re finding good northern pike and walleye action. On the bigger lakes, like Grindstone and Lac

Beaver Dam Area

On Beaver Dam Lake, anglers are catching walleyes after dark on tip-ups. Walleyes also are hitting at night on Fox Lake. Phil & Sons Tackle, (920) 885-6766.

Eagle River Area

The ability to travel on the ice is deteriorating because of slush and snow. It can be a nightmare getting out and around, so use common sense. Snowmobiles and ATVs can useful if caution is

Western New York

Lake Erie and tributaries: Small to medium sized streams like Chautauqua, Canadaway, Silver, Walnut, Eighteen Mile, Buffalo, Cayuga and Cazenovia creeks should all be fishable and holding good numbers of fish. Egg sacs, streamers, woolly

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