Chain Walleyes are biting well in the evening on jig/minnow combos and crawler harnesses. River channels and the shallow sandy flats are showing the most action. Bass are holding tight to cover and are hitting wacky rigged worms near boat docks and weedless frogs worked over the heavy mats of weeds and lilies. Muskie action is slowing with the warmer…
ASHLAND AREA Lake levels and weed growth are about normal. The water has warmed up considerably with the warm weather, but fishing has still been good in the deeper water on inland lakes early and late in the day. Bear problems have been reported. Angler’s All, (715) 682-5754. River Rock, (715) 682-3232. MARINETTE/OCONTO AREA Floating the Peshtigo River from the…
LAKE MILLE LACS Reports indicate more keeping-sized walleyes being caught on the mid-depth rocks or off the flats in 30 feet or more at night with slip bobbers and leeches. During the day, leadcore and cranks are turning big walleyes in 30 to 34 feet, as are crawlers on the edges of the flats. A few perch reports have been heard…
Indian River Pike fishing has been good on Mullett Lake. Anglers fishing spoons and live bait along the weedbeds are landing good numbers of northerns. Walleye fishing has been pretty good on Burt Lake. Nightcrawler harnesses and in-line planers have been catching good numbers of fish off King Point and at the mouth of the Indian River. Pat & Gary’s Party…
West Branch of Susquehanna River Low water levels plagued fishing and boating in mid-July downstream of Shawville, although water levels were better between Curwensville and Clearfield. West Branch of Clarion River, East Branch of Clarion River (Elk County) An unscheduled stocking of surplus trout was performed around July 9, from Lance Corners to Tambine in the West Branch and in…
LAKE MILLE LACS East – Anglers are picking off a few keeping-sized walleyes during the evening hours with leeches on the six- to 12-foot rocks. There’s plenty of bigger walleyes coming off the deep, main-lake structure via rigs and leeches or leadcore. Crankbaits are working in “no-man’s land” off the structure. Muskie reports have improved with several reports of fish being…
Chain Most fish are slower because of the heat. Bluegills have been good in and around shallow shoreline piers or laydowns. Catfish are excellent on nightcrawlers or leeches. Walleye fishing remains good around bridge areas. Crappies are fair in 10-12 feet, with Marie best. White bass are good. Muskies are decent on topwaters mornings or evening, or try bucktails. Shabbona…
ASHLAND AREA Water has been sticking right around the mid-70-degree range. Weed growth is good and clarity is very good. With that, fishing for all Chequamegon Bay species has been fair, but early morning and late evenings have been the best due to the heat. Smallmouths are spread out all over the bay right now, where they have been showing…
LAKE MILLE LACS The bite has slowed a bit, but big walleyes continue to be caught on the main-lake flats and deep gravel with crankbaits or live-bait rigs. The night bite also is worth checking with slip bobbers and leeches on the deeper rocks or deep water off the mud flats. Smallmouth bass remain an easy catch on the rocks and…
NORTHWESTERN LP East Jordan Area Now that the mayfly hatch has ended, walleye fishing has picked up again on Lake Charlevoix. Bottom bouncers and nightcrawler harnesses fished in 22 feet of water in the main lake basin are producing good results. Perch are hitting minnows fished in the cabbage weeds in 12 to 15 feet of water. Bluegills and crappies are…
West Branch Susquehanna River Numbers of legal-size bass were reported along with channel catfish up to 30 inches in recent weeks. Rose Valley Lake (Lycoming County) A nice topwater bite on bass was reported in recent weeks. East Branch Clarion River (Elk County) The delayed-harvest section was yielding trout on little sulphurs (18-20) through the end of June, although warming…
LAKE MILLE LACS East – Big walleyes continue to be caught during the day on live bait or leadcore and crankbaits on the deep mud and gravel. You’ll also hit big walleyes at night with slip bobbers and leeches on the mid-depth rock piles. Smallmouth bass action is strong on the rocks and muskie anglers are raising most of their fish…
Chain The walleye action is really hot right now. Fishermen have been reporting good catches in Pistakee and Marie in the early morning or late evening. Jig and minnows or jig and leaches have done well as well as crawler harnesses drifted over the flats. Fishing in the 5 to 15 feet of water range has all been producing with…
ASHLAND AREA Last week’s weather was hot and rain-free, so lake and stream levels are on the way down. The bite was very slow. The Chequamegon Bay area of Lake Superior has cleared of heavy sediment suspension, and the near-shore fishing is starting up again. Temps in the high 80s and low 90s have kept boaters off the lakes during…
LAKE MILLE LACS East – Big walleyes continue to hit better than usual for this time of year, but you have to look deep with leadcore and crankbaits during the day on the mud and gravel. You’ll catch more keeping-sized walleyes on the eight- to 16-foot rocks with slip bobbers and leeches during low-light periods. Smallmouth bass remain active on the…
Indian River Walleye fishing has been fair on Burt and Mullett lakes with the mayfly (hex) hatch still occurring. A few walleyes have been caught on crawler harnesses on Burt Lake, but fishing pressure has been light. The hex hatch has been welcomed by anglers fishing the Pigeon River where nighttime action for browns has been great. Pat & Gary’s…
Spring Creek (Centre County) Good levels were reported June 21. Water was a little green and in the 50-degree range. Caddis patterns and small nymphs were catching trout. Hatches included midges (22-26) and Tan Caddis (16-18). Black Moshannon Lake (Centre County) Anglers were catching bluegills, pickerel, and bass on various baits, from topwater lures to twister tails as of June…
LAKE MILLE LACS East – Spinner rigs or leadcore and crankbaits are producing big walleyes on the deep mud and gravel during the day. At night, the six- to 12-foot rock piles are giving up more keeping-sized walleyes via slip bobbers and leeches. Muskie anglers are seeing fish on the weedlines of most bays. Johnson’s Portside (320) 676-3811 West – During…
Chain The hot weather has thrown the walleye bite off. Fishing the early morning or late dusk hours are your best options. Minnows and crawlers on lindy rigs are the preferred baits. Panfish are still strong on smaller jigs and floats. The crappies are showing up suspended over the deeper water in the main basin of the lakes. Shabbona Bass…
ASHLAND AREA Folks are still focusing on the smallmouths, which now are post-spawn. Fish are scattered throughout the bay, using the rock pile and breakwall along with the many weedbeds. But fish are still up in the shallows of the Kakagon and Sand Cut. There has been a great top-water bite, mainly in the morning and evening. Look for the…
LAKE MILLE LACS East – Big walleyes continue to be caught on live bait rigs over the deep mud and gravel during the day. The best time to catch keeper-sized walleyes is at night on the six- to 12- foot rocks, with slip bobbers and leeches. A few muskies have been caught on bucktails in the weedy bays, and smallmouth bass…
East Jordan Area Fishing has been red hot on Lake Charlevoix. Walleye action has been good all over the lake in 15 to 20 feet of water. Crawler harnesses, jigs and crankbaits are all catching lots of fish. Salmon fishing has been very good in Lake Michigan. Anglers fishing between the red can and the green can off Fisherman’s Island…
Sayers Lake (Centre County) Crappies and sunfish were reported on jigs and crawlers, and bass were being released around the lake. Numbers of large catfish were reported during in the evenings at both upper and lower greens on crawlers and chicken livers. Colyer Lake (Centre County) Sunfish, bass, and pickerel were hitting various artificials as well as live baits in…
LAKE MILLE LACS East – Bigger walleyes are being caught on the deep, main-lake structure with spinner rigs and leeches or leadcore and crankbaits during the day. Most keeping-sized fish continue to be caught with slip bobbers and leeches during the evening hours in 15 feet or less. Smallmouth bass remain an easy catch on the rocks, but muskie action has…
Chain Jig and minnows or jig and leaches remain solid choices for walleyes on Marie Lake. Anglers are working them in the 5 to 15 feet of water range, with chartreuse jigs doing the best. Bluegills have been biting in shallows on waxworms rigged on ice jigs under small floats. Catfish bite is improving on stinkbait, nightcrawlers or roaches. Pike…
ASHLAND AREA Trout and salmon are running in about 40 to 60 feet of water, and most anglers are trolling spoons, bait flies, Spin-N-Glos, or squids. If conditions muddy, try lake trout at the Apostle Islands; troll spoons and Spin-N-Glos in 40 to 80 feet of water near the islands and in 80 to 100 feet on the flats between…
