Fishing Reports
Michigan Outdoor News Fishing Report – January 19, 2026 – video
Ice on lakes across the state has deteriorated of late, although another cold spell is on the way. There’s some good fishing going on – here’s what you need to know.
Panfish abundant, but run small, in Wisconsin’s Little Green Lake
The local Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fisheries team ran a comprehensive survey on Little Green Lake in 2024 and found all populations of all game fish and panfish species to be in good
Metro Area Fishing Report – January 18, 2026 – video
An update on conditions and what we’re seeing on the ice.
New York Fishing Report – January 16-23, 2026
The popular western tributaries of Lake Erie were fishing very well at mid-week as favorable conditions returned.
Illinois’ statewide fishing report on Jan. 16, 2026
Mid-winter bites depend on ice, temps, brush cover. Here’s a look at the Illinois fishing report across the state on Jan. 16, 2026.
Iowa’s statewide fishing report on Jan. 16, 2026
A look at the Iowa fishing report on Jan. 16, 2026.
Wisconsin’s statewide fishing report on Jan. 16, 2026
Lakes continue to build ice as fishing action keeps rolling. A look at the Wisconsin fishing report across the state on Jan. 16, 2026.
New York’s statewide fishing report on Jan. 15, 2026
Anglers keeping a close eye on ice conditions. Here’s a look at the New York fishing report from across the state on Jan. 15, 2026.
Michigan Fishing Report – January 14, 2026
Some anglers reported catching perch in the shallows here, although those fishing deeper water reported larger average fish sizes as well as higher numbers.
