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Thursday, May 17, 2012

Outdoor writer Dave Graybill gives his take on Drano Lake spring chinook Read his regular fishing report every Thursday, and the outdoor notebook every Sunday. . Seattle Times

Fishing slowing down as temperatures heat up Guys tossing minnows or small jigs under the docks on the St. Johns River are still catching some speckled perch. Bass fishing seemed a little slow around the area this week. The St. Augustine Record

Walleye anglers to compete at Marbleye Classic in St. Clair Clair A walleye angler could take home as much as $1,400 in cash from this weekend's 11th annual Marbleye Classic fishing tournament in St. Clair. Daily cash prizes will be awarded for biggest fish - $300 for first, $200 for second, $100 for third. The Voice

Top-Grossing Android games: Mobage's Ninja Royale enters top 10 Defender II and Tap Fish report increased sales at sixth and seventh, meanwhile, as Mobage's social fighting game Ninja Royale makes its chart debut this week at tenth. . Gamasutra

So many lakes: which one lures you in? Northeast Oklahoma fishing report for week of May 16 New Overholser Lake Record channel catfish caught on May 7, 2012. It weighed 26 lbs. KJRH-TV Tulsa

Texas Fishing Report By J.P. GREESON For The Associated Press Here is the weekly fishing report as compiled for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for May 16 and also available on the Internet at http://www.txfishing.com : CENTRAL BASTROP: Water stained; 74-78 degrees. Black bass are good on chartreuse crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and soft plastics. News West 9 Midland

The Great Outdoors: Money woes for state fisheries Jake Wolf Fish Hatchery - Echo PB-770H back pack blower, $499, used to blow fertilizer into their production ponds; a plankton net, $300; a dissolved oxygen meter, $850; and a replacement probe for the meter, $180. Region 2 requested 15 water chemistry meters for the Fisheries District Biologists in all of the regions for $1,935. Lake County Journal

Fishing report and best times for 5/18 He caught it on a plastic swim bait and it weighed a shade over 4 pounds. The bass was photographed and returned quickly to the water so it could go back and protect its eggs. Lake Sun Leader

Fishing Report: Summer is here, so water is warming and rains are coming All the summer species are in typical May patterns. Marco Eagle

Area fishing report Saltwater Oregon Inlet Inshore boats have caught good speckled trout, flounder, bluefish, sea mullet and puppy drum. Nearshore boats had catches of tilefish and albacore. The News & Observer

OUTDOORS: Lake Conroe fishing report LeBlanc Courier Outdoors Writer Houston Community Newspapers The Conroe Courier

Arizona

Weekly Fishing Report Your comments may be added to the weekly fishing report. Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers Aquatic nuisance species can hitch a ride on our clothing, boats, and items used in the water. Arizona Game & Fish

Lake Powell Fish Report: Ideal conditions to continue Stripers are nearing the spawn which makes them active at night and dormant during the day. Trophy fish are more likely to be caught at night during May. Lake Powell Chronicle

Lake Powell Fish Report: Made in the shade Trolling for stripers was good, but smallmouth bass fishing was better. They had a great fishing trip which will make great memories. Lake Powell Chronicle

California

San Diego Daily Fish Counts H&M Landing

Northern California fishing report For a more comprehensive report, go to http://www.norcalfishingnews.com for reports from more than 100 waters from 12 regions. San Jose Mercury News

Fishing Report (5/16/12) Sports - Outdoors - Fishing Report . Modesto Bee

Fishing Conditions 24, 2012 ETA @ 8:30 AM SUNDAY We are still heading north enjoying the great weather here outside the ridge. There are lots of jumbo kelps with sigh of yellowtail on them. Red Rooster III

Fishing Line, week of 5/17/12 A few striped bass are starting to show, too, though mostly going after hooked shad. SACRAMENTO RIVER, Sacramento-Striper fishing was still good, and some anglers were doubling up on both shad and striped bass by getting a two-rod license, throwing shad darts with one rod and soaking bait with the other. The Sacramento Bee

Fishing Report: Mallory catches near-record bass at Santa Margarita Lake Being on board a sleek bass boat powered by a big motor can transport anglers to locations landlubbers will never visit. Still, that’s no guarantee of the ultimate goal of catching hefty fish. The San Luis Obispo Tribune

Connecticut

Local fishing report The two anglers boated five rainbow trout, lost three inbound and released a short walleye. Journal Inquirer

Florida

Best Bets: Southwest Florida fishing reports fine despite soggy weather 4: Sanibel for limits of mackerel and trout in San Carlos Bay. No. The News-Press

Idaho

Regional Fishing Reports Panhandle, Clearwater, Southwest, McCall, Magic Valley, Southeast, Upper Snake, and Salmon Regions. Idaho Fish and Game

Indiana

Indiana Fishing Reports Northwest, NorthEast, Central, SouthEast and Southwest Regions. Division of Fish and Wildlife

Michigan

Michigan Weekly Fishing Report Subscribe to Weekly Fishing Reports from Michigan DNR Click in the map above to find your weekly fishing report by region. Click here to find the Great Lakes temperature map Walleye, musky and pike season on the Upper Peninsula Great Lakes, inland waters and the St. Mary's River opened on May 15th. Department of Natural Resources

Minnesota

Trophy tale: A season launched Jon Lueders of Ramsey, with a 27.5-inch walleye he caught Saturday night fishing on a launch on Lake Mille Lacs. "I think my 27.5-inch walleye was the biggest, but we had several big fish. Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune

State fishing report Walleyes were biting anywhere from six feet all the way down to 30 feet of water. The day bite was on live bait rigs with a chartreuse or orange floater with a leech, and at night it was slip bobbers and leeches by the reefs. Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune

Mississippi

Fishing Reports - Bass Bass fishing reports for 6 districts. Mississippi Wildlife Fisheries and Parks

Utah

|Last Updated: 01:24 pm » Green River fishing report from Flaming Gorge Resort » Spring netting at Flaming Gorge - Big lake trout and a mountain lion? » Lake Powell Fishing Report - Walleye fishing hot, watch for the striper spawn for epic experience » Flaming Gorge net survey report continues - rainbows, bass, lakers and salmon . The Salt Lake Tribune

Virginia

Archive Annex Making Progress Johnny's Fishing Report: 5/17 This is Johnny's Fishing Report for Thursday, May 17. . WCYB 5 Tri-Cities

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Arkansas

Weekly Fishing Report Stocking and Fishing Reports . Arkansas Game and Fish Commission

West Virginia

Weekly Fishing Report West Virginia Stream Conditions Weekly Fishing Report -- Updated every Wednesday afternoon May 16, 2012 FISHING BEECH FORK – The reservoir water level is at summer pool. Anglers should call the Beech Fork Corps of Engineers office at 304-525-4831 for more information. West Virginia Wildlife Resources

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Vermont

Vermont Fishing Flood Impacts to Wild Trout Populations in Vermont This report looks at the short-term and long-term impacts of flooding on trout populations as well as the impacts of instream flood recovery activities on aquatic habitat. . Vermont Fish and Wildlife

Washington

The Weekender Report Fishing options sprout in May for trout, halibut, shrimp, lingcod This is the time of year when new fishing opportunities start popping open like daffodils in the afternoon sun. Shrimp and lingcod in Puget Sound. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife