Steelhead fishing remains pretty good on many rivers in the northern Lower Peninsula, and walleye anglers continue to do very well when fishing on Lake Erie, the Detroit River and Saginaw Bay.
A long-running walleye stocking program has paid dividends on Montmorency County’s West Twin Lake
Lake Reno’s ability to sustain excellent walleye fishing is just part of what makes it such a favorite among local and visiting anglers alike. Quality panfish, chunky largemouth bass, and thick northern pike also draw
Fishing reports have been limited, although there’s been some activity by shore anglers. Still, those anglers are finding only limited success.
Sangchris Lake holds state records for flathead catfish and striped bass, but other species tend to be more popular with regular visitors to the central Illinois site – crappies and largemouth bass are still the
Healthy walleye and muskie numbers, fueled by annual stocking efforts, make those fish primary targets for anglers. But Forest Lake’s northern pike also draw attention, and there are enough respectable largemouth bass, as well as
Those still venturing out are finding good ice conditions throughout the northern part of the state.
Bass, pike perch, black crappie and bluegill populations are healthy in Gun. Stocking and limited natural reproduction has resulted in a decent walleye fishery, too, which is rare in this part of the state.
It’s one of those lakes that you need to approach with a different mindset than you’re probably used to. Don’t go there hoping to land magnum-sized panfish or giant bass. Rather, temper your expectations, catch
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