Fishing Reports
Southwest Minnesota Fishing Report – August 29th, 2014
MANKATO AREA A jig and minnow is turning walleyes on the eddies and deep pockets of the Blue Earth River and a few catfish continue to hit on the Mississippi River, but the bite has
Metro Area Fishing Report – August 29th, 2014
LAKE MINNETONKA Look for walleyes to hit minnows or crawlers on the sharp breaks and deep weedlines in most large bays. Muskies are being raised with bucktails on the points in 12 to 15 feet.
Northern Illinois Fishing Report- August 22nd, 2014
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 22nd, 2014
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 22nd, 2014
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
Illinois Rivers Fishing Report – August 22nd, 2014
Fox River: Fishing has really improved across the board for all species. The catfish bite has started to be best in the evening on dip baits or cut shad. The smallmouths are being caught on
Southern Wisconsin Fishing Report – August 22nd, 2014
LAKE MICHIGAN/METRO AREA LAKES In Racine, trout and salmon fishing on Lake Michigan actually picked up somewhat last week, with some good catches of all species when anglers were able to get out. Fishing in
Central Wisconsin Fishing Report – August 22nd, 2014
DOOR PENINSULA AND ALGOMA/KEWAUNEE AREA We are experiencing some of the best salmon fishing of the season. Many limits are being reported daily. The early morning and late afternoon bite has been the best, but
Northern Wisconsin Fishing Report – August 22nd, 2014
ASHLAND AREA In Ashland, trout and salmon trolling is excellent from Long Island to Outer Island to the flats and everywhere between. Anglers trolling crankbaits are catching brown trout on the first breaks in early
