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Michigan Outdoor News Fishing Report – January 18, 2021 [video]

Probably best ice in the state is on this lake, and some good reports starting to come in from elsewhere in the state – mostly on the smaller lakes, but wind also causing issues for ice-fishing hopefuls. And it's rough going on the big waters.

Illinois Fishing Report – January 15, 2021

Perch still in play in harbors; panfish hot in the southern part of the state.

Wisconsin Fishing Report – January 14, 2021

Some of the best walleye action is taking place at night and by anglers willing to get away from the crowds. Panfish also seem to be affected by all the activity.

LAKE PROFILES

Illinois Woods & Waters – Des Plaines Lake, Lake County

According to DNR’s report on the lake, Des Plaines “has a nice largemouth bass population because it’s a backwater of the Des Plaines River. Backwaters are magnets for many fish species that benefit from slower river flows ... bass, bluegill, black crappie, northern pike and bowfin.”

New York Lake Profile – Cossayuna Lake, Washington County

A huge bass fishing destination in the summer, Cossayuna – at nearly 4 miles long – has plenty of surface area for anglers to tackle any time of year, including through the ice.