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Connecticut Fishing Report: January 26, 2023

January 27, 2023 by Molly Brenneman

Connecticut Fishing Report: January 26, 2023

Connecticut Fishing Report Matt, this Black Hall Outfitters a Westbrook told me that he has made the most of the open water in late January, with a series of successful kayaking trips. He has been splitting his time between CT and RI, and has found good catches of salmon, rainbow trout, yellow perch and largemouth bass. Salmon have fallen in love with inline spinners, while … [Read more...] about Connecticut Fishing Report: January 26, 2023

This weekend’s Big Bend fishing report

January 27, 2023 by Molly Brenneman

This weekend’s Big Bend fishing report

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Lake Conroe Fishing Report

January 26, 2023 by Molly Brenneman

Lake Conroe Fishing Report

Fishing on Lake Conroe has been pretty good for the past week. Main lake water is clear but muddy in creeks and areas of runoff from recent rains. The level is 200.74 feet above mean sea level. The water temperature in the dam is about 57 degrees during daylight hours. Lake release is 0 CFS, City of Houston Diversion (COH) is 0 CFS, and Ground Reduction Plan (GRP) is 0 CFS … [Read more...] about Lake Conroe Fishing Report

Lake of the Woods Tourist Fishing Report 1/24

January 26, 2023 by Molly Brenneman

Lake of the Woods Tourist Fishing Report 1/24

In the far south... It's ice fishing season and people are out on the ice enjoying everything that comes with it. Resorts are hard at work moving house, strategically trying to figure out where the best fishing spots will be for parrotfish and sauerkraut. The most active depths for fishing this past week continue to be 30 to 36 feet of water. Just like last week, a large … [Read more...] about Lake of the Woods Tourist Fishing Report 1/24

As saltwater fishing rebounds after storm, redfish are biting well

January 24, 2023 by Molly Brenneman

As saltwater fishing rebounds after storm, redfish are biting well

1. At Big Pier 60 in Clearwater, Spanish mackerel have been caught almost every day since the storm. A few redfish, lings and whiting too. Sheepshead are starting to bite around the pilings and good numbers of sharks of various species have been caught, reports Big Pier 60 Bait & Tackle (727-462-6466). 2. On the beach of Madeira, near shore, the hogfish bite is picking up. … [Read more...] about As saltwater fishing rebounds after storm, redfish are biting well

Great County Fishing Report, Jan. 20: Ice conditions are varying, but fish are still biting

January 23, 2023 by Molly Brenneman

Ice conditions can vary from lake to lake, but the fish are still biting in Grand County.Fishing with Bernie/Courtesy photo Great Lake: Ice is good, but watch for deep snow and slush in areas. Fishing has slowed down a bit this past week. Rainbows are still biting well in the early morning. Focus on the areas around the inlets, and pink tungsten jigs and small … [Read more...] about Great County Fishing Report, Jan. 20: Ice conditions are varying, but fish are still biting

Texas Fishing Report for January 21st

January 23, 2023 by Molly Brenneman

WELL. Water stain; 60 degrees; 35.64 feet below the pool. Winter fishing patterns remain steady. Bass are fair on deep-diving crankbaits, jigs, Carolina rigs and dropshots in deeper grass edges and river ledges in 20 to 30 feet. White and striped bass are good in the larger bays chasing bait balls in 30-60 feet of water. Tail rigs, spoons, small george, leaf baits and … [Read more...] about Texas Fishing Report for January 21st

January 20 fishing report from Byron Stout

January 23, 2023 by Molly Brenneman

Fishing is back to normal after last week's cold front. From his polling rig Thursday morning north of Pine Island Sound, Wildfly Charters Capt. Gregg McKee reported that some big speckled sea trout are biting in beautiful water on grass flats also full of redfish. spooky and mullet. Wish you were there huh? – SEND YOUR PHOTOS TO BYRON STOUT Offshore anglers should have a … [Read more...] about January 20 fishing report from Byron Stout

Connecticut Fishing Report: January 19, 2023

January 23, 2023 by Molly Brenneman

Connecticut Fishing Report Matt, this Black Hall Outfitters in Westbrook told me it was more of the same for anglers all over CT this week. The bite has slowed a bit, but anglers are still finding good success with trout in the Salmon and Farmington rivers, and a decent salmon bite in the Shetucket River. He has managed most of his fish with yellow or gold line spinners, … [Read more...] about Connecticut Fishing Report: January 19, 2023

Western Montana Ice Fishing Report for the week of January 16th

January 23, 2023 by Molly Brenneman

From Montana FWP: Ice fishing is a great (and we'd say, the best) way to get out and spend the day in the winter. But remember, no ice is 100% safe and no fish, no matter how big, is worth your life. Meet FWP's Stacy Schmidt (crab hunter by night, ice safety technician by day) and her Lewis and Clark Search and Rescue team. The best … [Read more...] about Western Montana Ice Fishing Report for the week of January 16th

Head to Horseshoe Bend to catch stripers

January 23, 2023 by Molly Brenneman

Beaver LakeFish the Horseshoe Bend for striped bass.Fishing guide Jon Conklin said the area holds a lot of walleye and stripers are following the walleye. Troll with beard or sideburns. Stripers over 30 pounds have been caught.Try minnows and spotted bass around brush 15 feet deep or less. Gigs or fish should work. The water temperature ranges between 40 degrees and 40 … [Read more...] about Head to Horseshoe Bend to catch stripers

Big County Fishing Report, Jan. 13: Ice remains mostly countywide, but be careful

January 23, 2023 by Molly Brenneman

Happy anglers pose with a Grand County trophy lake trout.Dan Shannon/Fishing with Bernie Great Lake: Ice remains at 6-8 inches. with deep snow and mud on the lake in places. Be careful while walking, the temperatures haven't been cold enough to refreeze the holes, and with the snowpack it can be very difficult to locate them before you hit it with your foot! … [Read more...] about Big County Fishing Report, Jan. 13: Ice remains mostly countywide, but be careful

Head to Horseshoe Bend for stipers

January 17, 2023 by Molly Brenneman

Beaver LakeFish the Horseshoe Bend for striped bass.Fishing guide Jon Conklin said the area holds a lot of walleye and stripers are following the walleye. Troll with beard or sideburns. Stripers over 30 pounds have been caught.Try minnows and spotted bass around brush 15 feet deep or less. Gigs or fish should work. The water temperature ranges between 40 degrees and 40 … [Read more...] about Head to Horseshoe Bend for stipers

Canterbury Salmon Fishing Report 2022-2023 Salmon Season

January 17, 2023 by Molly Brenneman

Salmon Season 2022-2023 Canterbury Salmon Fishing Report 'Chasing Silver'By Allan Burgess Salmon season 2022-2023. Back in the day, the fishing year for many Canterbury anglers would start with a whiting point starting in mid-August, followed by sea trout fishing from October. Launch at the opening of the high field on the first Saturday in November and the fishing year was … [Read more...] about Canterbury Salmon Fishing Report 2022-2023 Salmon Season

January 13 fishing report from Byron Stout

January 17, 2023 by Molly Brenneman

Michigander Owen Griffith used a live wild shiner to catch his trophy 8-1/2-pound bass in the bottom area of ​​Lake Okeechobee Bay on his trip with Capt. Jose Betancourt of Roland Martin Marina & Resort.Karen Theis used a frozen sardine to catch and release a male southern stingray under the Big Carlos Pass Bridge this Sunday.West Bay Club angler Bruce Churton used a shrimp and … [Read more...] about January 13 fishing report from Byron Stout

Western Montana Ice Fishing Report for the week of January 9th

January 17, 2023 by Molly Brenneman

The best optionsEcho Lake, Bigfork - Even with plenty of anglers on the ice, Lake Superior whitefish are biting. They can be caught in about 18-22 feet of water while pulling a small worm tipped spoon. People have also been getting into some kokanee, perch and pike. - Ray Ward, KalispellHolter deposit - Perch action has been excellent with most being on the lower end of the … [Read more...] about Western Montana Ice Fishing Report for the week of January 9th

Connecticut Fishing Report January 12, 2023

January 12, 2023 by Molly Brenneman

Connecticut Fishing Report Matt, this Black Hall Outfitters in Westbrook told me it was more of the same for anglers all over CT this week. Anglers are finding success with recently stocked trout and salmon as long as the flows are not too high or out of control. He has managed most of his fish with yellow or gold line spinners, but the center pin and spoons can also work. … [Read more...] about Connecticut Fishing Report January 12, 2023

Live bait works best for catching striped bass

January 12, 2023 by Molly Brenneman

Beaver LakeLive bait works best for catching striped bass.Fishing guide Jon Conklin recommends striper fishing between Rocky Branch and Hickory Creek parks. Trolling with hatches or umbrella rigs is a good tactic.Crappie can be caught around stickwood and brush in the same stretch of lake. Use minnows or rigs 5 to 25 feet deep. Try hooking walleye on flats 25 feet deep. Use … [Read more...] about Live bait works best for catching striped bass

Lake of the Woods MN Fishing Report 10/1/2023

January 12, 2023 by Molly Brenneman

Category: destinations 48 seconds ago by sworrall modified 25 seconds ago and 25 seconds ago In the southern end... Good week of fishing. The resorts are working to stay on the walleyes and walleyes and the fish, as a rule, are getting deeper as the winter wears on. Good activity last week in 30-34 feet of water. Most anglers report having to sort through a number of … [Read more...] about Lake of the Woods MN Fishing Report 10/1/2023

Top water baits good to use

January 10, 2023 by Molly Brenneman

Beaver LakeHave a top water lure tied on to catch striped bass.Reese Jones at Hook, Line and Sinker in Rogers said anglers are reporting schools of striped bass feeding on the surface at the mouths of the creek arms. Topwater lures such as Red Fin or Zara Spook are good to use.The flags are scattered all over the lake. For deeper stripers, troll with minnows or minnows around … [Read more...] about Top water baits good to use

Here is the Big Bend fishing report for this weekend

January 10, 2023 by Molly Brenneman

2023 has greeted us with some pretty nice weather so far.This has brought excellent inshore fishing along the Big Bend.The big cold front seems like a year ago. Ah, 2022 is two weeks ago. Fish piled up in the river, NW winds pushed the water so far even kayakers had trouble reaching their favorite spots.With daytime highs in the 70s and lows in the 50s, lows have reached and … [Read more...] about Here is the Big Bend fishing report for this weekend

Byron Stout Fishing Report for January 6, 2023

January 6, 2023 by Molly Brenneman

Shawn Smith's big amberjack was no less fun to catch, just because it was out of season. A&B Charters partner Minel Biaz assisted with the hold and release last Thursday.This time it was Chris Carey's 26-1/2 inch "gator" trout that earned the envy of Robert Wilson. Winner: Captain DeAngelis.He never wondered what was for dinner Monday, after Hunter Leake and Jarrod Eberhard … [Read more...] about Byron Stout Fishing Report for January 6, 2023

NE Ohio Fishing Report: Positive Outlook for Winter Trout Fishing

January 6, 2023 by Molly Brenneman

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Northeast Ohio's rivers and streams have been high and muddy after recent rains, but that's a good problem for steelhead trout anglers in the area. High water has been drawing Lake Erie trout into the rivers to make their runs, and as river levels continue to drop and the waters clear, the world-class steelhead fishery should respond to hardy anglers .The … [Read more...] about NE Ohio Fishing Report: Positive Outlook for Winter Trout Fishing

Connecticut Fishing Report for January 5, 2023

January 6, 2023 by Molly Brenneman

Connecticut Fishing Report Matt, this Black Hall Outfitters in Westbrook he told me he was finding some success fishing the newly stocked Atlantic salmon before the rains. He has managed most of his fish with line spinners, but the center and spoons can also work. Now that the rain has arrived and the temperatures have started to drop a bit, the bite may change, but the … [Read more...] about Connecticut Fishing Report for January 5, 2023

Lake Conroe Fishing Report

January 5, 2023 by Molly Brenneman

Lake Conroe Fishing Report

Fishing in Lake Conroe is good as the water cools as cold fronts move through. Water is clearing in the main lake, but still a bit muddy in creeks, backwaters and lake runoff areas. The water temperature at the dam has been 53 degrees in the early morning and it warms up on the surface and in the shallows when the sun comes up. Lake release is 0 CFS, City of Houston Diversion … [Read more...] about Lake Conroe Fishing Report

Live bait works best for catching striped bass

January 4, 2023 by Molly Brenneman

Beaver LakeLive bait works best for catching striped bass.Fishing guide Jon Conklin recommends striper fishing between Rocky Branch and Hickory Creek parks. Trolling with hatches or umbrella rigs is a good tactic.Crappie can be caught around stickwood and brush in the same stretch of lake. Use minnows or rigs 5 to 25 feet deep. Try to get pike crankbaits on flats 25 feet … [Read more...] about Live bait works best for catching striped bass

Report on tourist fishing in Lake of the Forest January 3

January 4, 2023 by Molly Brenneman

Report on tourist fishing in Lake of the Forest 1/3

In the southern end... A mixed bag of fish caught in Lake of the Woods. The rule is to classify walleyes to be taken in feeders with slot fish (19.5 to 28.0 inches) and trophies (over 28 inches). Sages of all sizes are being caught. There are a good number of diner-sized fish in the lake that provide good action and good fish fry, but sorting out future keepers is also part … [Read more...] about Report on tourist fishing in Lake of the Forest January 3

Cold water improves the black bass bite

December 30, 2022 by Molly Brenneman

Beaver LakeBlack bass bite a variety of baits.Reese Jones of Rogers' Hook, Line and Sinker said bass can be caught on jerkbaits, crankbaits or Alabama rigs from 2 to 20 feet deep along points and along gravel or rock shorelines . Won a Winter Series tournament last week with six bass totaling 26 pounds.Fish for striped bass between Prairie Creek and Hickory Creek Parks on … [Read more...] about Cold water improves the black bass bite

Warmer temperatures and rain could make for a messy weekend

December 30, 2022 by Molly Brenneman

Bill Hilts Jr. Finding a place to go fishing after the storm of a generation may not be as difficult as you might think. Some ice fishing was brewing, but with warmer temps and rain on the way, it's going to be a disaster. Read on as we prepare to start the new year and stay safe.Lake Erie and tributariesNot much happens in Lake Erie or tributaries. You may be able … [Read more...] about Warmer temperatures and rain could make for a messy weekend

Connecticut Fishing Report: December 29, 2022

December 30, 2022 by Molly Brenneman

Connecticut Fishing Report Matt, this Black Hall Outfitters in Westbrook told me he spent some time this week working some of the state's trout waters and has had success targeting hungry rainbows in the Salmon River. Flow and water clarity have been excellent and should not be affected by this weekend's rain. Ice anglers have had a bit of fun on some of the smaller lakes … [Read more...] about Connecticut Fishing Report: December 29, 2022

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The ice is starting to freeze back in upstate New York, which means it's time to get back to ice fishing. Because winter is so inconsistent in New … [...] about The lakes are freezing! 4 important tips to follow while ice fishing

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Lake of the Woods Tourist Fishing Report 1/24

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Learn how to set the hook as Kids’ Ice Fishing Day celebrates 25 years

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As saltwater fishing rebounds after storm, redfish are biting well

As saltwater fishing rebounds after storm, redfish are biting well

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Indiana record flounder, woolly bear/worm, urban fishing, ice fishing tips

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Great County Fishing Report, Jan. 20: Ice conditions are varying, but fish are still biting

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Texas Fishing Report for January 21st

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