Lake Wallenpaupack (Pike County) — Smallmouth bass and perch were hitting in 20 to 25 feet of water as of Dec. 16, with live baits and drop-shot-rigged plastic worms productive. Striped bass were running small
Saucon Creek (Northampton County) — Brown trout up to 21 inches were reported on crawlers in recent weeks. Deep Creek Lake (Montgomery County) — Nice numbers of November-stocked trout and a few bass, mostly on
NORTHEAST METRO You’ll find 3 to 4 inches of ice on small, shallow lakes, but open water on big lakes. Some anglers have been walking out on areas that froze earliest, but with snow early
ALEXANDRIA AREA Anglers are walking on many lakes and using ATVs on a few small bodies of water. There’s also pockets of open water on the bigger lakes so anglers need to use caution as
LAKE MILLE LACS The bays have 6 to 8 inches of ice and are giving up some pike via angling and spearing in less than 9 feet. You’ll also find 6 to 8 inches of
Fox Chain O’ Lakes: Good open water catches of panfish have been common with some good walleyes mixed in. Make sure you check with local bait shops for conditions before you head out. The channels
Crab Orchard Lake: Anglers are reporting that crappies are being found at depths ranging from about 6 to 10 feet. Most are in heavy cover near points. The best baits have been minnows and jigs.
Shabbona Lake: Bluegills and crappies are being caught over the fish cribs and around the standing timber. Lake Bloomington: Bluegills are biting on worms, but are slow and small. Crappies are being caught on minnows
Kankakee River: Pike have been lively, and smallmouth bass have been biting near Momence on minnows and spinners. Fox River: The walleye bite is slow. Use minnowbaits in the deeper holes and near bridge pilings.
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