Fishing Reports
Metro Area Fishing Report – October 11, 2026 – video
A variety of patterns this past week and the unseasonably warm weather played a role.
New York Fishing Report – October 9, 2026
The fall perch and walleye bite are picking up at fisheries across the state.
Illinois’ statewide fishing report on Oct. 9, 2026
Crappie bite beginning to reflect falling water temps. Here’s the Illinois fishing report across the state on Oct. 9, 2026.
Wisconsin’s statewide fishing and hunting report on Oct. 9, 2026
Angling pressure down, but not because fish aren’t active. Here’s the Wisconsin fishing and hunting report across the state on Oct. 9, 2026.
New York’s statewide fishing and hunting report on Oct. 9, 2026
Here’s a look at the New York fishing and hunting report from across the state on Oct. 9, 2026.
Iowa’s statewide fishing report on Oct. 9, 2026
Here’s a look at the Iowa fishing report from across the state on Oct. 9, 2026.
Indiana Fishing Report – October 7, 2026
Smallmouth bass are still a good bet here, using crankbaits, jerkbaits, ned rigs, and topwater during low-light periods.
South Dakota Fishing Report – October 7, 2026 – video
The perch bite has really picked up in eastern South Dakota and the walleye bite continued to be quite good.
Michigan Fishing Report – October 7, 2026
Boat anglers caught good numbers of fish here, in approximately 100 feet of water.
