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Tawas/Au Gres:

Anglers targeting walleye from the pier in the evening caught walleye on jigs and crankbaits. Smallmouth bass were caught by those on the Tawas River. In Au Gres, anglers reported mixed success on walleye when trolling crankbaits in 14 to 22 feet of water with higher success when fishing the dirty water.

Thunder Bay River:

Suckers were seen spawning and were caught drifting nightcrawlers. Those targeting steelhead were still finding success near the 9th Street Dam. Drifting beads and spawn were the most productive.

Rogers City:

Ice finally left the marina and launch ramp. No docks were in yet.

Presque Isle:

Ice finally melted everywhere, including the launch ramp docks and marina. The launch ramp had not been put in yet.

Ocqouec River:

The river was unfishable due to a muddy and heavy current.

Alpena:

The docks were in at the city harbor. Those trolling for walleye reported that fishing was very slow. A few lake trout were caught in 30 to 40 feet of water while trolling spoons on short lead cores along the north shore. Shore anglers reported a few walleye caught while casting body baits near the yacht club. Evenings were the most productive when using baits in natural colors.

Rockport:

The harbor was free of ice and one of the docks was in. Anglers reported very cold water temperatures. A few lake trout were caught in 40 to 60 feet of water trolling spoons and flashers with spin glows.