LAKE MILLE LACS East – There wasn’t any visible ice on the east side Tuesday morning, but ice did remain on the lake. The wind was moving what was left so even if it doesn’t
LAKE MINNETONKA AREA Crappies are hitting minnows and jigs in six to eight feet on Lake Minnetonka, Lake Sarah, Lake Independence, and Medicine Lake – they’ll move shallower as the water warms. Water temperatures remain
Lake Michigan: There have been reports of smelt being netted from Waukegan down into the Chicago harbors. While there are not the catches of yesteryear, there are some respectable numbers showing up. The coho action
Crab Orchard Lake: Crappie action had been good. Crappies are still scattered at various depths and are being caught on minnows and jigs. Catfish anglers are reporting good success on nightcrawlers and cut bait. Some
Illinois River: The sauger and walleye bite has been really good slow. Fish are being caught vertical jigging jigs with minnows or using a floater jig and lindy rigging minnows have been doing well. Pulling
ASHLAND AREA Ice on the inland lakes is starting to get soft, but the big lake was still hard as a rock as of April 22. Perch are moving into shallow water on Chequamegon Bay,
DOOR PENINSULA AND ALGOMA/KEWAUNEE AREA As for the ice fishing? I am going to say it is pretty much done for. It’s time to get the boats out and get ready for open water. As
LAKE MICHIGAN/METRO AREA LAKES All of the area lakes were free of ice as of April 17. It’s time to hit the water in search of panfish until the game fish season opens May 3.
St. Lawrence River: We’re hearing the bullhead action has been solid, but not much else. Black Lake: A late ice-out had anglers playing a waiting game.
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