
Michigan Fishing Report – January 13, 2021
As we head toward the middle of January, ice fishing is becoming more widespread; however, caution still needs to be used. Anglers are mostly targeting crappie, bluegills, bass, pike and walleye.

As we head toward the middle of January, ice fishing is becoming more widespread; however, caution still needs to be used. Anglers are mostly targeting crappie, bluegills, bass, pike and walleye.

It has been below freezing across much of the state this month, which is good news for ice anglers.

Daytime walleye activity in the majority of areas has been almost non-existent, especially on the weekends when lake traffic has been insanely high. Some of the best walleye action is taking place at night and

Ice fishing has taken off in the northern sections of the state. Those getting out on inland lakes to the north are getting bluegills and pike. The southern half of the Lower Peninsula had no
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The walleyes ranged up to 23 inches and northern pike to 36.

On inland lakes, particularly in the southern part of the state, anglers are doing fairly well on crappies.

And Fish & Boat Commission lists Lake Pleasant as one of its “best fishing waters” for stocked trout in the state.
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