I recently had a conversation with Dr. Gary Nesty about the importance of proper eye wear while fishing. Dr. Nesty is a practicing optometrist, as well as a tournament fisherman. I knew that I needed some first-hand knowledge to help me relay my point about the necessity of wearing proper eyewear. You are probably wondering why I would be bringing…
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The fishing and hunting report is compiled using reports from conservation officers, hunting guides and fishing guides. North Lake Michigan: The northern harbors were seeing a decline in the amount of fish caught, but there are still browns and steelhead being caught. Spawn sacks under a float are working well as well as the standard tinsel or white tube jig…
Outdoors-related groups across the country laud House and Senate’s efforts.
Western New York Muskie season is now closed, with the exception of the lower Niagara River and Lake Ontario, where the season closes Dec. 15. The upper Niagara River produced a few nice late-season fish like the 50-inch trophy reeled in by Rebecca Gaulteri of Hamilton, Ontario. She was fishing with Capt. Chris Cinelli of Grand Island and managed to…
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AMERY AREA You’ll still find pockets of open water on the big lakes, but there is as much as 7 inches where people are fishing. Look to the north end of Lake Wapogasset, Big Round Lake, and White Ash Lake for panfish in 8 to 12 feet. Bear Trap Lake is a safe bet for crappies over slightly deeper water….
Commission last month voted to suspend the steelhead fishing season because of a possible federal lawsuit by six conservation groups contending the state’s steelhead regulations harm federally protected wild steelhead. The portions of Idaho rivers that remain closed to anglers under the deal are areas where wild steelhead are known to congregate.
Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS East – The southern bays have 10 to 13 inches of ice, while the main lake has thinner ice and some cracks – most people are fishing within one mile of shore. Walleye reports have been best with jigging spoons during the evening hours on the 12- to 18-foot shoreline breaks. Tip…
The winter regulations on Lake of the Woods will match the current summer regulations, reducing the aggregate walleye and sauger limit from eight to six, with no more than four walleye. And catch-and-release only on the river and Fourmile Bay from March 1-April 14.
The new regulations, which will take effect May 11, will remove the 20- to 26-inch protected slot and replace it with a regulation similar to the statewide regulation, but with a four-fish walleye limit, one of which can be over 20 inches.
Central Region Alum Creek Lake (Delaware County) — Anglers fishing the main lake are catching crappies and saugeyes. For the saugeyes, which have been in the 15- to 16-inch range, fishermen are using Smithwick Rogues and swimbaits. For the crappies, a jig and minnow combination is working the best. Many anglers are fishing off the marina docks, too, to catch…
Hunting made for light pressure at many fisheries across the commonwealth in recent weeks. Boaters are reminded that the mandatory cold-weather life jacket regulation for watercraft under 16 feet in length and all canoes and kayaks is in effect now through April 30. Anglers are urged to exercise caution while wading wild trout streams, as fish are spawning and…
SOUTHEASTERN LP Lake St. Clair Fishing pressure has been light on Lake St. Clair with high winds and rough water keeping anglers on shore. Those who could get out report catching a few walleyes. Skim ice was forming in the backwaters and canals in the mornings and anglers are punching holes and catching bluegills off the docks at Metro Beach….
“It will mean that when you go to a perch fry, you will probably actually get yellow perch. Because right now, if you ‘value shop’ your fish fry, you are more than likely not getting yellow perch.”
While not designed to manage for trophy pike, the new regulations, which went in to effect in May, are meant to move pike populations to a larger size more desired for table fare, particularly in the southern and north-central zones, the DNR says.
Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS East – The southern bays such as Twin, Isle, Wahkon, and Cove have 6 to 9 inches of ice – anglers are walking out with some ATV use, but check with resorts. The farther out you go, the thinner the ice gets. The wind blew open a large area from Liberty Beach…
Top anglers match spoon design for different phases of winter and the moods of walleyes.
Temporary rules establishing bag limits, season dates, and other regulations for harvesting catfish with a bow, crossbow or by hand are now in place while Department of Natural Resources staff complete a companion permanent rule.
North Chain: The channels have been producing good catches of panfish on small tungsten jigs tipped single spikes. There are few reports on walleyes and bass as the launches are all frozen over and the bigger water is not safe for travel yet. Pistakee Bay has been producing good catches of white bass in 15-foot depths. The crappie bite also…
Western New York Lake Erie and tributaries: There has been no shortage of water in the Erie tributaries this fall, bringing in more fish with each high water day. Steelhead numbers and catches were good on all streams. Cattaraugus Creek was the only unknown; it has been too high to fish for the past month. The small- to medium-sized streams…
ASHLAND AREA As the ice begins to form always remember to use caution and be safe. We are still in between seasons right now and there is no safe ice. The cold temps may produce thin ice, but always think safe and call ahead for an updated report. Be safe and always use caution Angler’s All, (715) 682-5754. River Rock,…
Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS East – Most bays continue to have enough ice to walk on, but check with resorts before venturing out. Most of the main lake was open early this week and some ice had piled up beyond the bays where the thicker ice starts. Johnson’s Portside (320) 676-3811 West – The wind blew…
Central Region Alum Creek Lake (Delaware County) — Anglers are casting live nightcrawlers and plastics to catch largemouth bass. Also, others are trolling Flicker Shad to catch white bass and crappies. The largemouth bite is coming in the coves where anglers can find wood. Hoover Reservoir (Franklin, Delaware counties) — Fishermen are trolling Flicker Shad in a variety of patterns…
Boaters are reminded that from Nov. 1 through April 30 anyone in a kayak, canoe or vessel shorter than 16 feet must wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket. For more, visit www.fishandboat.com. Anglers also are advised that wild trout are spawning in some Pennsylvania streams and extreme care should be taken not to step on redds. NORTHWEST REGION…
SOUTHEASTERN LP Lake St. Clair Fishing pressure has been light, but the perch bite has been good on Lake St. Clair, when the wind allows anglers to get out. The best fishing has been along the American side of the lake with fish up to 11 inches being caught. Those fishing in 17 feet of water off the Art Van…
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