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Ohio Outdoor News Fishing Report — March 3, 2017
Central Region Buckeye Lake (Fairfield, Licking, and Perry counties) – Expect the early spring crappie bite to turn on soon, particularly in the Thornport area. Fish for them six inches deep with 1⁄64- to 1⁄80-ounce
Michigan Outdoor News Fishing Report — March 3, 2017
Lake St. Clair There was no safe ice on Lake St. Clair or in the canals surrounding the lake. With more warm weather in the forecast it’s a good bet that the ice is shot

Lake trout bag limits expanded on Wisconsin side of Lake Michigan
Emergency rule was developed following an extensive angler engagement process that included seven public meetings with total attendance of 500.
Minnesota Outdoor News Fishing Report — March 3, 2017
Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS East – Some resorts have closed their accesses, while others were still allowing anglers to use ATVs or vehicles early in the week. Call ahead to find out what travel

Crankbaits and crankin’ an Illinois angler’s best friend in spring
Crankbaits can be put into three different categories. The lipped short body, the lipped long body, and the lipless are the varieties that are the easiest to define.

Plan delayed for keeping Asian carp from Great Lakes
The question of how to keep the carp from reaching the lake has divided the region. Some states, including Michigan, want barriers placed in the Chicago waterways, which Illinois and Indiana say would disrupt cargo
Pennsylvania Outdoor News Fishing Report — March 3, 2017
The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission is now stocking trout across the state. Anglers are reminded that Stocked Trout Waters are closed to all fishing from March 1 until 8 a.m. on opening day of

Hand-netting season opens in Michigan
The dip-netting season opens Monday, March 20, and also closes May 31.

Top angling tip: The subtle yet effective fishing technique of calling in fish
When negative biters crimp your angling style, switch up your tactics with this tool for multi-species hard-water success.