Illinois Fishing Report – Feb. 14, 2020
Site Staff
February 15, 2020
Some ice fishing in the north, but regardless of where you go, crappies seem to be offering legitimate fish-catching action.
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Illinois Woods & Waters – Lake Mattoon, Coles/Cumberland/Shelby counties
Site Staff
February 15, 2020
Not many lakes in the state house saugeyes. Lake Mattoon does, but the cross between sauger and walleyes is only one unique claim to fame for the central Illinois lake.
Wisconsin Fishing Report – Feb. 13, 2020
Site Staff
February 14, 2020
The most successful walleye anglers also seem to be downsizing their baits, implementing jigging baits and tip-ups, and staying on the move. Panfish reports have been a bit off as well.
Minnesota Fishing Report – Feb. 11, 2020
Site Staff
February 12, 2020
Walleyes are sluggish in most locations, providing short windows of feeding activity during low-light periods of the day – typical for this time of year.
Minnesota Lake Profile – Lake Benton, Lincoln County
Glen Schmitt
February 12, 2020
While walleyes are the primary target in Benton, yellow perch are a close second. They provide high numbers of good-sized fish, which have been a staple in the lake for years as well.
Iowa Fishing Report – Feb. 10, 2020
Site Staff
February 10, 2020
Looking for walleyes on Iowa’s Great Lakes? The walleye fishing season on Spirit, East and West Okoboji lakes is open through Feb. 14. It will close after that date and reopens on May 2. These
Michigan Lake Profile – Burt Lake, Cheboygan County
Site Staff
February 8, 2020
Burt Lake has a healthy and robust predator fish community, comprised of walleye, northern pike, muskellunge, smallmouth bass, and rainbow and brown trout, as well as several non-game species such as bowfin, burbot, and longnose
Ohio Lake Profile – West Branch Reservoir, Portage County
Site Staff
February 7, 2020
The large, 2,642-acre West Branch is perhaps best known for its muskie waters. In 2019, 600 muskies were caught by anglers. The largest was a nearly 50-inch fish.
Minnesota Lake Profile – Lake Irving, Beltrami County
Glen Schmitt
February 5, 2020
[timed-content-server hide=”2020-02-19 00:00 America/Chicago”] [/timed-content-server] Low density but high quality fisheries dominate Irving By Glen Schmitt Staff Writer Lake Irving is a part of the highly regarded Mississippi River system that runs right through the
