ASHLAND AREA The Ashland side of Chequamegon Bay is in good shape despite the 31 inches of snow. The landings are likely to be slushy where the snow drifted, but snow depths are less as
Lake Michigan: The harbors have some ice starting to form, but there are still patches of open water. The trout bite in Illinois waters is slow. There have been few reports of trout being caught
Crab Orchard Lake: Bass action has slowed. Bluegills being caught on worms. Panfish, in general, are biting good on worms under ice and in weedbeds. Baldwin Lake: Warm-water areas good for catfish, though those being
Dawson Lake: Bluegills are fair to good on waxworms. Catfish are hitting waxworms in 8 to 12 foot of water. Crappies are fair in 8 to 12 feet of water. Sangchris: Bluegills are being caught
Fox River: During the winter months, the fishing really tends to slow down on the river, however, there are still some good opportunities for quality fish. For smallmouths, now is the time to look for
Ice fishing is in full swing throughout the region, and unless heavy snows create sloppy conditions anglers should have a lengthy season on the hard water. Lake Champlain was yielding plenty of perch, but many
Lake Ontario and tributaries: Tributaries, with the cold weather, could see ice cover. Your best bet, weather permitting, will be Burt Dam and Eighteen Mile Creek if you want any chance for success, according to
Lake Ontario: Steelhead and brown trout were still being taken in the tributaries when weather conditions allowed. Oneida Lake: Ice fishermen, at last check, were on popular spots like Big Bay, Lewis Point and a
Cayuga Lake: Not hearing anything lately. Seneca Lake: Anglers still getting out in boats were catching a mixed bag of Atlantic salmon, brown trout, and some lake trout, but the window of opportunity has been
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