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This page includes current fishing reports by fisheries region and management district. Lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams are listed by name and county, and can be easily searched using the search-and-filter tool below. Explore by location name, fish species, and various amenities available at the location to help you find your next fishing adventure!

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Rainbow Trout - Fair Comment: Trout will bite through May. Cast small jigs with plastics, in-line spinners, spoons, blade baits or live baits, such as waxworms, under floats. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Last updated on 04/30/2026


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  • Comments: Anglers are catching crappie out of Big Woods Lake. Mothers' Day is traditionally a great day for catching crappie with family. Last updated on 05/07/2026
Black Crappie - Fair Comment: Try locating structure using electronics to find fish. Use a live minnow under a slip bobber or jigging flashy hair jigs or tube jigs. Last updated on 05/07/2026


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Rainbow Trout - Fair Comment: You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. . Last updated on 04/30/2026


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  • Comments: Heritage Pond was stocked with rainbow trout on April 25th. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. . Last updated on 05/07/2026
Rainbow Trout - Fair Comment: Crankbaits, spinners including Rooster Tails and Mepps, or nightcrawlers fished on the bottom are recommended to catch trout at Heritage Pond. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Last updated on 05/07/2026


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Channel Catfish - Fair Comment: Cast cut bait on the windy shoreline. Last updated on 04/23/2026


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Rainbow Trout - Fair Comment: You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. . Last updated on 04/30/2026


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Rainbow Trout - Fair Comment: You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. . Last updated on 04/30/2026


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  • Comments: North Prairie Lake was stocked with rainbow trout on Saturday, April 25th. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Last updated on 05/07/2026
Rainbow Trout - Fair Comment: Use smaller crankbaits or flashy mepps spinner baits. Nightcrawlers on a lindy rig will work, too. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Last updated on 05/07/2026


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Rainbow Trout - Fair Comment: You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. . Last updated on 04/30/2026


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Rainbow Trout - Fair Comment: You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Last updated on 05/06/2026


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Rainbow Trout - Fair Comment: Trout will bite through much of May. Cast small jigs with plastics, in-line spinners, spoons, blade baits or live baits, such as waxworms, under floats. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Last updated on 04/30/2026