Ice and lake conditions are about the same as last week. Here’s a look at the Minnesota fishing report across the state on April 8, 2026.
Most anglers are jigging for walleyes using a jig and plastic or jig and minnow. These remain the go-to presentations that consistently produce fish on the Rainy River.
With temperatures hitting the 50s, the ice fishing season is behind us, but the action is just getting started in the coulees and under the bridges.
Walleyes entering Detroit River; turkeys strutting. Here’s a look at the Michigan fishing and hunting report on April 3, 2026.
Prior to start of trout season, anglers sought crappies. Here’s a look at the Pennsylvania fishing report across the state on April 2, 2026.
Here’s a look at the Iowa fishing report on April 2, 2026.
Spawning walleye river runs kick into high gear. Here’s a look at the Ohio fishing and hunting report on April 2, 2026.
Good numbers of yellow perch have moved into the canals and have been cooperative here.
Good numbers of walleyes are being reported. Some anglers are catching big fish, but the norm so far has been numbers over size.
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