For 2020, 2021 and 2022, chinook salmon stocking numbers will increase to 1,200,000 fish annually, coho stocking will increase to 500,000 annually, steelhead stocking will increase to 460,000 fish annually and brown trout, a popular fish, caught off piers and in harbors, will increase to 450,000 fish annually.
ASHLAND AREA The ice is starting to form now on Chequamegon Bay, but make sure to call ahead for conditions. If we continue to have freezing temps then, it would be great for the start of ice fishing. Angler’s All, (715) 682-5754. River Rock, (715) 682-3232. CUMBERLAND AREA Ice conditions have not improved much, which
Western New York Mark Plennert of Niagara Falls had some success off the NYPA Fishing Platform in the gorge when waters finally cleared, but take note it was scheduled to close Nov. 30. Call 716-286-6662 to check first. The stairs leading down to the shoreline are already closed due to erosion. Capt. Frank Campbell of
The new MOU closely parallels previous 1999-2019 agreements that facilitated restoration of high-quality walleye fishing to Minnesota’s largest inland body of water. The agreement states that each entity will support the Red Lake Fisheries Technical Committee, a joint panel of experts that recommends policies and practices to maintain a healthy fishery.
Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS The majority of the lake capped with ice last week, just before the snow hit. Early this week, resorts were still cleaning up the 12 inches of snow that fell and didn’t have a chance to really check the lake. Some bays have as much as 8
My phone vibrated while I sat in a seat at the DEC presentation on the forage base in Lockport. It was Capt. Chris Cinelli of Grand Island inviting me along on a muskie trip the next morning. One of the guys on his charter had cancelled and he had room for another body. I had to
SOUTHEASTERN LP Irish Hills Area Fishing pressure has been light in Jackson County and anglers are waiting for first ice. The firearms deer season was very good. Hunters reported seeing good numbers of deer and several nice bucks have been taken including a couple that were over 200 pounds dressed. Bucks are still chasing does.
From minnow heads to jigging spoons, new ice activates big-time piscatorial action during the short days of early winter.
Central Region Knox Lake (Knox County) – Anglers continue to catch crappies at a good rate here. They’re biting on jig and wax worm combinations or nightcrawlers. Fish up to 11 inches have been reported coming in shallow water. Alum Creek Lake (Delaware County) – Anglers are using ice-fishing gear to jig the docks on
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