How-to Water temperature · Minnesota
Cold-water tactics for Lake Vermilion: a step-by-step plan
Six steps from the ramp to the first bite on Lake Vermilion, using the water temperature, the structure and the forecast.
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How-to Water temperature · Minnesota
Cold-water tactics for Lake Vermilion: a step-by-step plan
Six steps from the ramp to the first bite on Lake Vermilion, using the water temperature, the structure and the forecast.
How-to Wind & weather · Wisconsin
How to turn a windy week on Lake Winnebago into fish
Six steps from the ramp to the first bite on Lake Winnebago, using the water temperature, the structure and the forecast.
Q&A Water temperature · Georgia
Lake Lanier at 61°F: 8 questions before you go
The questions we hear most about Lake Lanier on November 10, answered with that week's numbers.
News brief Lake levels · California
Lake Oroville down 12 ft in 30 days
Lower water on Lake Oroville changes the launch, the spots and the hazards.
By the numbers State roundups · California
California lakes by the numbers: 7 lakes, warmest Lake Berryessa at 61°F
Our weekly look at 7 California lakes: which are warmest and coolest, which levels are moving, and where the bite looks best.
Deep dive Water quality · California
Green water on Clear Lake: algae likely on the latest view
The latest clear view of Clear Lake, a few days ago, shows the color of an algae bloom. What that means for swimmers, dogs and anglers, and how to spot it from shore.
Deep dive Ice & snow · Michigan
Houghton Lake: snow likely Thursday, what it means on the water
The forecast calls for snow at Houghton Lake on Thursday. How to plan around it: roads, ramps, the water and the fish.
By the numbers State roundups · Texas
Texas lakes that week: 64°F to 71°F water, levels and the bite
Our weekly look at 10 Texas lakes: which are warmest and coolest, which levels are moving, and where the bite looks best.
Photo story Fishing · Kentucky
Late-season largemouth bass on Kentucky Lake: a picture of the week
What Kentucky Lake looks and fishes like on November 6, with the water at 60°F.
Deep dive Fishing · Nevada
Lake Mead fishing report: largemouth bass and catfish in 66°F water
Conditions on Lake Mead for November 6: 66°F water, level steady. What's biting, where to start and what the season is doing.
Deep dive Fishing · Vermont
Lake Champlain fishing report: 53°F water, northern pike lead the way
Conditions on Lake Champlain for November 6: 53°F water, level steady. What's biting, where to start and what the season is doing.
Photo story Fishing · Florida
Late-season largemouth bass on Lake Okeechobee: a picture of the week
A short field guide to Lake Okeechobee that week.
Photo story Fishing · Ohio
Postcard from Lake Erie (western basin): 55°F water and a quiet November
What Lake Erie (western basin) looks and fishes like on November 6, with the water at 55°F.