Ohio Fishing Report – Jan. 24, 2020
The fishing outlook for northeast Ohio’s steelhead streams is excellent right now. The Rocky and Chagrin rivers, as well as the Cuyahoga, were giving up their share of steelhead.
Northern pike
Minnesota Lake Profile – Rice Lake, Stearns County
Rice’s ability to provide excellent walleye fishing is one of its finest attributes. Annual walleye stocking and adequate natural reproduction combine to maintain a robust walleye population.
Minnesota Fishing Report – Jan. 22, 2020
Mother Nature delivered exactly what wasn’t needed across most of the state last Friday – more snow and wind. This just added to the poor lake conditions across much of northern Minnesota where angling activity continues to be limited due to deep snow and an amazing amount of slush on many lakes.
Wisconsin Fishing Report – Jan. 17, 2020
It got cold enough over the past week to freeze much of the slush that was limiting areas that anglers could reach. Lakes across the state still aren’t in the best condition, but there was a lot more fishing activity last week than previously.
New York Fishing Report – Jan. 17, 2020
In a year when ice conditions have generally been sketchy, the North Country is probably the safest bet for getting out on the hard water. That said, keep an eye on changing conditions.
Illinois Fishing Report – Jan. 17, 2020
Fishing with ice jigs under a slip-float can produce some exceptional catches this time of year. Live bait for most species is key. Floating minnows off the bottom on three-way rigs or suspended from a slip float can mean some fair catches of walleyes.
Wisconsin Lake Profile – Shell Lake, Washburn County
A 2018 DNR fish survey of the popular lake shows that it remains a solid fishery for walleyes, smallmouth bass, and muskies while also offering panfish and largemouth bass opportunities.
New York Lake Profile – Otisco Lake, Onondaga County
Otisco has a solid reputation for producing tiger muskies, and often big tigers, during both the open-water and ice fishing seasons.
Illinois Woods & Waters – Pistakee Lake, McHenry/Lake counties
One of the largest bodies of water on the Fox Chain, encompassing 1,700 acres, Pistakee has historically been a wintertime favorite for anglers. Pistakee Bay is one of the few deep spots on the south end of the collection of lakes. The depth here provides a huge wintering pool for multiple species of fish.
