News brief Ice & snow · Maine
Snow due at Moosehead Lake Friday
The forecast calls for snow at Moosehead Lake on Friday.
Lake reports
Fresh reports from the lakes we follow: what changed in the water this week, what it means for the fish, and how to plan your trip.
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News brief Ice & snow · Maine
Snow due at Moosehead Lake Friday
The forecast calls for snow at Moosehead Lake on Friday.
By the numbers Lake levels · Nevada
Lake Mead by the numbers: 1,039.9 ft, +2.2 ft in 30 days
Everything that matters on Lake Mead this week, one number at a time.
News brief Water temperature · Texas
Lake Conroe warms to 71°F
Surface water on Lake Conroe is about 5°F warmer than 6 days ago.
The list Weekend trips · South
Best South lakes to fish this weekend: Beaver Lake leads
We scored every South lake we follow on the weekend bite ratings, the wind and the rain chances. Beaver Lake comes out on top; here are the best 8.
How-to Water temperature · North Dakota
How to catch fish in 42°F water on Devils Lake
A practical plan for Devils Lake built on this week's numbers: where to go, how deep, what to tie on and how to work it.
Photo story Fishing · Missouri
Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri: a look at the lake this week
What Lake of the Ozarks looks and fishes like right now, with the water at 60°F.
Lake vs lake Fishing · Utah
Lake Powell vs Bear Lake: which Utah lake to fish this week
Two Utah lakes, 7°F apart at the surface. Water, level, wind and the bite side by side, and which one we would pick.
Q&A Water quality · Massachusetts
Algae on Quabbin Reservoir: 6 questions answered
The questions we hear most about Quabbin Reservoir right now, answered with this week's numbers.
Deep dive Wind & weather · Arizona
Calm days ahead on Lake Havasu: light wind through Thursday
Wind stays under about 7 mph on Lake Havasu for the next few days. Great for kayaks and small boats; here is how to fish flat water.
Deep dive Fishing · Minnesota
Lake Mille Lacs this week: walleye and muskie, depths and baits at 48°F
With the water at 48°F, walleye are the best bet on Lake Mille Lacs. Species by species: how deep, what to throw and when.
Deep dive Lake levels · Utah
Rising water on Lake Powell: up 20 ft since last month
Rising water on Lake Powell means new cover for fish and floating debris for boaters. The numbers, and how to fish it.
Deep dive Fishing · Texas
Best days to fish Lake Travis this week: Tuesday and Thursday
Our week-ahead bite outlook for Lake Travis: Tuesday and Thursday are the pick. The reasons, the weather and a spot to start.
News brief Water temperature · Texas
6°F warmer in 8 days on Caddo Lake
A 6-degree rise in a week puts Caddo Lake at 67°F.
Photo story Water temperature · Florida
Postcard from Lake Okeechobee: 74°F water and a quiet November
What Lake Okeechobee looks and fishes like on November 10, with the water at 74°F.
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.