Fishing Reports
Minnesota Great Eight Lakes Fishing Report – August 28th, 2015
LAKE MILLE LACS Smallmouth bass can be had on the rock reefs with slip bobbers and leeches, tube jigs, or crankbaits. The wind has limited muskie anglers from fishing effectively, but some pike continue to
Metro Area Fishing Report – August 28th, 2015
NORTHEAST METRO Spinnerbaits or sucker minnows are producing pike and bass on Lake Phalen. Work the weedlines of Big Carnelian Lake, Square Lake, and White Bear Lake for largemouth bass and the St. Croix River
Statewide Minnesota Fishing Report – August 28th, 2015
ALEXANDRIA AREA Crawlers or minnows are producing a few walleyes in 12 to 18 feet on Lake Miltona and Reno Lake – some fish are hitting crankbaits in shallower water at night. Crappie reports remain
Northern Illinois Fishing Report – August 21st, 2015
Lake Michigan: Yellow perch are spotty. Northeast winds and thunderstorms have affected the perch fishing. If summertime weather holds up, perch should be hitting both for boaters and shore fishermen. Chinook are very deep. Fishermen
Southern Illinois Fishing Report – August 21st, 2015
Crab Orchard Lake: Crappies are still rated good on minnows and jigs in 12 to 15 feet of water. Bluegills are still holding close to the bank and can be caught on worms and crickets.
Central Illinois Fishing Report – August 21st, 2015
Springfield: Largemouth bass fair using plastics, spinners, and crankbaits with a few on topwater. Channel cats fair to good using most baits. White bass spotty using bladebaits and jig/twister. Vermilion: Crappies good. Look for fish
Northern Wisconsin Fishing Report – August 21st, 2015
ASHLAND AREA Smallmouth fishing is still steady with some days better than others, but that’s typical for this time of year. The fish are following their summertime patterns, utilizing deep weeds, current areas, rock piles,
Central Wisconsin Fishing Report – August 21st, 2015
AMERY AREA Crappies and sunfish are hitting over 16 to 18 feet on Bear Trap Lake, Pike Lake, Balsam Lake, and the Apple River. Walleye action has slowed, but muskies are hitting bucktails on Lake
Western New York Fishing Report – August 21st, 2015
Lake Ontario and tributaries: Fishing for salmon and trout continued to be consistent for anglers in the know, with most of the salmon action taking place in 200 to 400 feet of water with either
