Fishing Reports
Minnesota’s statewide fishing and hunting report on April 22, 2026
Crappies continue to move in and out of shallow water. Here’s the Minnesota fishing and hunting report on April 22, 2026.
Niagara Falls (N.Y.) Fishing Report – April 21, 2026
Reportedly some very good days on Lake Ontario recently, fishing deeper waters on the Niagara Bar and trolling with spoons to target king salmon.
New York Fishing Report – April 17-24, 2026
West-end Lake Ontario trollers continue to report excellent near-shore action. Brown trout remain the dominant catch inside 15 feet of water, on medium-sized spoons and stickbaits.
Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – April 21, 2026
Bays are starting to show open water, which naturally gets the attention of anglers who like huge pike.
South Dakota Fishing Report – April 21, 2026 – video
The walleye bite has improved from last week, whether on the Missouri River or on area lakes. Jigs and minnows or plastics have been the main presentation.
Orleans County (N.Y.) Fishing Report – April 21, 2026
It seems like there is a good amount of browns out in the open lake of all year classes.
Metro Area Fishing Report – April 19, 2026 – video
Don’t settle and be willing to move and cover water if needed.
Michigan’s statewide fishing report on April 17, 2026
Crappies, walleyes settling into spring patterns. A look at the Michigan fishing report across the state on April 17, 2026.
Indiana Fishing Report – April 16, 2026
Warming water temps have pulled panfish near shore and into lilypad beds, channels/marinas, and shallow bays here.
