Lake Profiles
Anglers seeking panfish should give Minnesota’s Pearl a whirl
Like many water bodies in central Minnesota, Stearns County’s Pearl Lake is a typical panfish/bass type of fishery. It’s a classically bowl-shaped lake, with limited structure and an abundance of vegetation both above and below
Smallmouth bass, sunfish get attention at Mautino in Illinois
Smallmouth bass isn’t a fish you expect to find among a collection of small lakes.
But Boss Lake in the Mautino State Fish and Wildlife Area is going against the grain. DNR’s 2022 survey
Walleyes, bass and bluegills are main draw on Wisconsin’s Diamond Lake
Diamond Lake has supported a diverse fish community and popular sport fishery. Natural reproduction supports all species, but walleyes are stocked. Harvest regulations aimed at protecting adult walleyes have been successful. Northern pike harvest management
New York’s Catskill Creek: stocked and wild trout, miles of access
Bottom line: if you can’t find a spot to yourself on Catskill Creek, which winds its way from Schoharie County 37 miles downstream to the Hudson River at the village of Catskill, you probably need
Change abundant for Minnesota’s Lura Lake in past decades
There aren’t many lakes to choose from along the Blue Earth/Faribault county line in southern Minnesota. However, one worth noting is Lura Lake, just south of Mapleton. It’s a fishery with an interesting history that’s
Diversity: It’s alive and well in two-story Chicagon Lake in Michigan’s Iron County
Looking for a diverse fishery with abundant panfish and large predators? Look no further that Iron County’s Chicagon Lake. With 1,100 acres of surface water and a maximum depth of 115 feet, Chicagon has deep
Kokosing Lake’s largemouth potential underrated in Ohio’s Knox County
When anglers think about fishing public waters in Knox County, the discussion generally turns toward Knox Lake, well known as one of the best bass fisheries in central Ohio.
However, not much thought is
Pennsylvania’s Glendale Lake offers fine fishing for many species in Cambria County
Amenities and fish galore; that could sum up a potential trip to Glendale Lake in the northern part of Cambria County.
The lake is just over 1,600 acres in size, with 26 miles of
Iowa’s Casey Lake (aka Hickory Hills Lake) offers remote opportunity in Black Hawk County
Iowa’s Casey Lake, also known as Hickory Hills Lake, in Black Hawk County is only 37 acres, but it offers anglers looking to get away from traffic a chance to catch some panfish, catfish and
