Fishing Reports
Northern Illinois Fishing Reports – October 4th, 2013
Chain: Walleyes are good in current areas such as bottlenecks of the bridges, most being caught on fatheads or nightcrawlers. White bass good at Marie and Bluff on small spinners. Muskies are consistent on bucktails
Central Illinois Fishing Report – October 4th, 2013
Spring Lake: Catfish are biting on bluegills and shad. Bass being caught on spinnerbaits. Crappies biting on minnows and jigs at the south end bays. Lake Bloomington: Catfish biting good on dipbaits, doughs and crawlers.
Illinois Rivers Fishing Report – October 4th, 2013
Illinois River: The walleye and sauger bite has slowed down. Pulling three-way rigs allows you to cover a variety of water and will help key in on their locations. Work the flats created on the
Southern Wisconsin Fishing Report – October 4th, 2013
BEAVER DAM / FOX LAKE AREA Waterfowl have been spotted in good numbers. Crappie action has picked up, with many being caught by anglers drifting in the 12- to 14-foot range. A few nice bluegills
Central Wisconsin Fishing Report – October 4th, 2013
DOOR PENINSULA AND KEWAUNEE AREA Chaudoir’s Dock fishing activity has been light, but some anglers are catching a few perch on minnows in about 16 feet of water. A few walleyes have been caught. Anglers
Northern Wisconsin Fishing Report – October 4th, 2013
ASHLAND AREA Bear hunting continues to be slow despite adequate populations. Bowhunters are seeing some increased activity with cooler weather. Local lakes have been giving up some panfish. Angler’s All, (715) 682-5754. River Rock, (715)
Western New York Fishing Report – October 4th, 2013
Lake Ontario and tributaries: Salmon were starting to hit more readily at the Olcott piers, either at night or under low light conditions. If the day remains overcast, there’s a good chance that salmon can
Central New York Fishing Report – October 4th, 2013
Lake Ontario: There were still plenty of salmon in the lake waiting to make their run into the rivers. Salmon were hitting flashers and flies, flashers and cut-bait and J-plugs. Fish were being found in
Finger Lake Fishing Report – October 4th, 2013
Cayuga Lake: Vertical jigging has been working for lake trout, with fish being found in 65-110 foot of water. Trolling down 70-80 feet over 100-160 foot of water with spoons or flasher and flies is
