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Crappie, saugeye bite slow in cold weather

A reminder for those anglers fishing Lake Erie is that the season on black bass (largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted) is closed from May 1 through June 29. Any fish caught must be released immediately. Also

Warm weather improves shallow panfish action

BIG SIX LAKE MILLE LACS The ice went out last weekend and there’s some crappie activity being reported. Look to Isle Bay and Wahkon Bay in less than eight feet. Many of the channels and

Panfish bite is hit or miss and weather dependent

BIG SIX LAKE MILLE LACS The bays and harbors are open, allowing for some limited crappie action close to shore. Small jigs and minnows are working best in Isle Bay, Cove Bay, and some of

Crappie, saugeye bite slow in cold weather

CENTRAL REGION Delaware Lake (Delaware County) – Cold temperatures have slowed the movement and activity of crappie but warmer weather should get them going again in this lake, one of central Ohio’s best crappie fisheries.

Crowded streams greeted anglers in southeast

In-season stockings are under way statewide. For a schedule of stockings on lakes and streams, visit www.fish.state.pa.us. The catch-and- release-only bass season began April 14. Walleye season begins May 5. NORTHWEST REGION Lake Erie and

River walleyes all the rage, as cold limits most angling

ASHLAND AREA Lake Superior tributary fishing was slowed with the snow and cold. Water levels and clarity were not the problem, but cold water temperatures kept the fish from being active. The snowy conditions made

Warm weather improves shallow-water crappie bite

BIG SIX LAKE MILLE LACS As of Tuesday morning, anglers were walking on the ice in Isle Bay and catching limits of crappies. Shorelines are not in good shape so caution is advised. Some boat

Trout stocked across state

A few special regulations on Lake Erie and its tributaries should be noted. The season for black bass (largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted) will be closed beginning May 1 through June 29. Any of these fish

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