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Northcentral Region

Tioga, Hammond, Cowanesque, Beechwood lakes (Tioga, Potter counties) – Trout and panfish have been the main catch on these waters, although walleyes and a few smallmouth bass also have been reported. Crappies have gone deeper,

Central UP

Garden Area The firearms deer season was slow. High winds have kept anglers off Big Bay de Noc. Anglers are waiting for ice to form. The Garden Sport Shop, (906) 644-2908. Foxy’s Den, (906) 644-2817.

Northwestern LP

Traverse City Area Windy weather has slowed fishing around Traverse City. Anglers who are venturing out are catching perch on Crystal Lake in 50 to 60 feet of water. There are still some good steelhead

Southeastern LP

Lake St. Clair High winds have put a damper on fishing on Lake St. Clair, and all the state ramps have been pulled so access is limited. Ice fishing is still at least a coupe

Central LP

Saginaw Bay Area Perch have moved into the shallows in Saginaw Bay and anglers there are dialing in. The best action so far has been in the cuts and marinas around the bay. Walleyes at

Western New York

Lake Erie and tributaries: Cattaraugus Creek is still the king of steelhead for New York’s Lake Erie tributaries, with fish being caught from the dam at Springville to the mouth. The best area has been

Wausau Area

With deer hunting taking center-stage, there are not a lot of anglers out on the water. Big mistake! The fishing continues to be excellent. Savvy outdoor enthusiasts are finding time to do both. The walleye

Green Bay/Appleton Area

Walleyes are being caught at the De Pere dam on jigs and crankbaits. Anglers also were still pursuing muskies, with a 50-incher recently released on the Fox River. Perch are still hitting, but most everyone

Boulder Junction Area

Some very thin ice had formed on a couple of small lakes before the deer season, but that ice disappeared. Anglers are still waiting for safe ice, which anglers hope may come soon. Boulder Junction

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