Northern Lower Peninsula Fishing Report – April 12th, 2013
East Jordan Area There was still over a foot of ice on Lake Charlevoix last week and anglers report a very good perch bite. The best action has come in the narrows near Ironton and
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East Jordan Area There was still over a foot of ice on Lake Charlevoix last week and anglers report a very good perch bite. The best action has come in the narrows near Ironton and
Allegheny River Some nice walleyes and a few muskies were released in March. Smallmouth bass were reported around the mouths of tributaries such as Deer Creek. Monongahela River Fishing picked up on the river at
Opening day waterways were at near-perfect levels but temperatures were colder than usual, making the morning bite slow. Water was generally clear, prompting anglers to use light line and smaller baits. Spinners and spoons were
Erie tributaries, Presque Isle Bay (Erie County) Holdover steelhead were in the upper reaches of the streams, and fresh-run jacks 14 to 18 inches were in the lower reaches. One angler released 30 steelhead, including
FAIRMONT AREA The only ice that remains was floating and most lakes were completely ice-free as of Tuesday morning. There hasn’t been much open-water fishing pressure this week, but it is an option throughout the
RED WING AREA The bite on the Mississippi River was a bit slower this week, but there has been better numbers of bigger walleyes caught. Anglers fishing below the dam are catching a combination of
LAKE MILLE LACS Fishing pressure has been minimal, but the ice is favorable for ATV travel. Traffic on the west side has been limited, though a few anglers are hitting the deep basin areas for
DULUTH AREA Deep snow and slush continues to limit ice fishermen, although the shorelines are intact. A few guys are finding suspended crappies at Island Lake over 18 to 20 feet of water, while Grand
ALEXANDRIA AREA Anglers were still using ATVs or walking on most lakes this week, but some shorelines and accesses have started to open. Crappies and sunfish have moved slightly shallower, 12 to 16 feet, and
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