Fishing Reports
Metro Area Fishing Report – July 31st, 2015
NORTHEAST METRO Bass fishing continues to be consistent on the deep weedlines of most lakes with spinnerbaits, plastics, and topwater baits. Northern pike are hitting shiner minnows in 10 to 12 feet at Big
Statewide Minnesota Fishing Report – July 31st, 2015
ALEXANDRIA AREA Sunfish action has been best in 18 to 20 feet on Lake Darling, Lake Ida, and Chippewa Lake. Look for crappies to hit plastics in the 12- to 16-foot weeds on Lake Carlos,
Southern Illinois Fishing Report – July 24th, 2015
Devils’ Kitchen: Bluegill action has picked up during the past week. However, anglers are reporting most fish are running small. Crab Orchard Lake: Catfish are the best bet. Anglers are taking good numbers of fish
Central Illinois Fishing Report – July 24th, 2015
Banner Marsh: Bass are fair on plastics, spinnerbaits or chatterbaits and fair at East Point Access. Bluegills are slow to fair and small on wax worms. Crappies are fair on minnows or jigs with many
Northern Illinois Fishing Report – July 24th, 2015
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.
Northern Wisconsin Fishing Report – July 24th, 2015
ASHLAND AREA Smallmouth fishing has been steady and the bass have transitioned nicely into their summer fishing patterns. The weather has been up and down lately, with a nice stretch of good weather followed by
Central Wisconsin Fishing Report – July 24th, 2015
AMERY AREA Bucktails and topwaters are triggering muskies on the weedbeds of Lake Wapogasset and slack-water areas on the Apple River. Jigs and leeches have been the ticket for walleyes on the weedlines of Half
Southern Wisconsin Fishing Report – July 24th, 2015
LAKE MICHIGAN/METRO AREA LAKES Catch rates for Sheboygan trollers remain the same at about two fish per boat. Lakers and rainbows were most common, with few salmon being caught. Most of these fish were caught
Western New York Fishing Report – July 24th, 2015
Lake Ontario and tributaries: Action on the big lake has slowly been improving, with some bigger fish arriving on the angling scene for lake trollers looking for salmon and trout. Lake Erie and tributaries: Bass
