The Midwest falls right in the middle of the most scenic and productive fishing spots for any state in the US. The state has plenty of lakes, rivers and reservoirs in which anglers of all skill levels ...

Clear Lake: Ice thickness is 8 to 10 inches in the little lake. Use extreme caution if you venture out on the main lake as areas that were open water are starting to freeze over. Yellow Bass - Fair: ...

Cedar River (above Nashua): Water levels are low. Water clarity is improving. Use caution when boating; submersed hazards hazards may have moved. Channel Catfish - Good: Use worms and cheese or stink ...

Six rods are better than one when it comes to catching summertime crappie at Beaver Lake. Mitch Glenn of Garfield sometimes sets out even more fishing rods for trolling crank baits that lure crappie ...