Fishing for warm-water species like bass and northern pike remains solid, as does the action for deep-water trout and salmon in the Finger Lakes, Lake Ontario and the deeper lakes in the Adirondacks. Walleye fishing
Options include not only several game fish species to pursue, but a number of ways to go about it.
Last winter, Indiana side of Wolf reportedly produced 14 walleyes over six pounds, including one nearly eight pounds. Other fish, especially bass, perch and crappies, also had impressive numbers.
The warm water certainly made catching fish more difficult, especially during the day. In the rest of the state, you’ll want to cover water with crankbaits or some form of live-bait rig for walleyes on
In 2018, 24 fish species were captured in nets. Bluegills were the most abundant (10,931) with an average length of 4.8 inches. The largest went 8.2 inches.
NORTHWEST Arrowhead Lake Water clarity is good. Bluegill – Fair: Cast a small jig fished under a bobber near submerged structure along shore in 5-10 feet of water. Try small popping plugs on a fly
Lake Michigan again a hot spot, with yellow perch action outstanding.
Based on results of a DNR survey last summer, it appears as though the return of bass and panfish has begun in earnest. While their numbers still aren’t where they were prior to that major
Water temperatures continued to climb this past week, which has made catching fish more difficult, especially during the day. You’ll want to cover water with crankbaits or some form of live-bait rig for walleyes on
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