Offshore continues to be the best, but we had to make some subtle tweaks to catch our better fish. The weather conditions played a small role but it was productive once small changes were made.
Anglers are reporting excellent smallmouth bass fishing here with most effort on the east end near Buffalo.
The walleye bite has remained the same and trolling is still producing the most fish.
Catfish bite continues to be consistent in big lakes. A look at the fishing report from across Illinois on Aug. 18, 2023.
Anglers on this fishery are currently reporting they are catching largemouth bass up to 6 pounds, crappies of multiple sizes and bluegills up to 9 inches.
Water temperatures starting to slide a little bit. A look at the fishing report from across Wisconsin for Aug. 17, 2023.
Summer winds down, hunting seasons begin Sept. 1. A look at the fishing report from across New York for Aug. 17, 2023.
A look at the fishing report from across Iowa for Aug. 17, 2023.
On Lake Erie, walleye were reported to have somewhat come back in deeper waters near the Michigan-Ohio line.
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