Ice on lakes across the state has deteriorated of late, although another cold spell is on the way. There’s some good fishing going on – here’s what you need to know.
The local Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fisheries team ran a comprehensive survey on Little Green Lake in 2024 and found all populations of all game fish and panfish species to be in good
An update on conditions and what we’re seeing on the ice.
The popular western tributaries of Lake Erie were fishing very well at mid-week as favorable conditions returned.
Mid-winter bites depend on ice, temps, brush cover. Here’s a look at the Illinois fishing report across the state on Jan. 16, 2026.
A look at the Iowa fishing report on Jan. 16, 2026.
Lakes continue to build ice as fishing action keeps rolling. A look at the Wisconsin fishing report across the state on Jan. 16, 2026.
Anglers keeping a close eye on ice conditions. Here’s a look at the New York fishing report from across the state on Jan. 15, 2026.
Some anglers reported catching perch in the shallows here, although those fishing deeper water reported larger average fish sizes as well as higher numbers.
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