Lake Michigan: The browns are starting to get active from the boats if you can get out through some ice. Fish the warm-water discharges with jigs tipped with squid or crankbaits. Trolling body baits has
Lake of Egypt: A few channel cats being caught on shad and shrimp. Crappies good on minnows and jigs. Bluegills being caught on waxworms near structure and in shallows. Bass slow, but a few caught
Dawson Lake: Bluegills are fair to good on waxworms. Catfish are hitting waxworms in 8-12 foot of water. Crappies are fair in 8-12 feet of water. Clinton Lake: Crappies good on minnows, white jigs and
Fox River: Smallmouths are slow, but if you can find a warm-water discharge, you are likely to find some good fish in the area. Live bait this time of year is a key advantage. With
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