
Anticipating and successfully fishing during autumn lake turnover season
North country lakes will begin experiencing turnover in coming weeks, but you still can enjoy quality fall angling before, during, and after this annual period.

North country lakes will begin experiencing turnover in coming weeks, but you still can enjoy quality fall angling before, during, and after this annual period.
The fishing and hunting report is compiled using reports from conservation officers, hunting guides and fishing guides. Editor’s note: Heavy rains – as much as 6 or 7 inches – across Illinois the first week
Western New York Lake Erie and harbors: When conditions allow, anglers are still enjoying an excellent walleye bite from Sturgeon Point to the Pennsylvania line. Good numbers of walleye were available, starting in 55 feet
AMERY AREA Topwater baits and bucktails are triggering muskies on thick weed tops of Lake Wapogasset, Deer Lake, and the Apple River. A few walleyes are being taken with minnows or crawlers in 15 to
Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS Leadcore and crankbaits or live-bait rigs and crawlers are producing walleyes during the day off the deep, main lake structure in 25 to 32 feet. The evening crankbait in less

The survey results through the end of August indicate catch rates were still quite good this summer, but were lower than last year.

The 2018 walleye hatch appears to be exceptional, the second highest in the history of the Ohio survey, and the yellow perch hatch was strong, well above its long-term average.
Central Region Hoover Reservoir (Delaware, Franklin Counties) – Fishermen are doing OK on crappies here by slow trolling. The recommended depth is to fish the bait in eight to 10 feet of water. Anglers report
NORTHWEST REGION Lake Erie — Erie.com reported Aug. 31 that walleyes were hitting in the 60- to 70-foot range, with 62 to 65 feet of water especially productive. Crawler harnesses, spoons, Bagleys, Reef Runners and
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