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Fall fishing opportunities on Trail Creek in northwestern Indiana should improve thanks to a change in how the sea lamprey barrier on that stream operates.
The seasonal modification to the LaPorte County barrier will make it easier for salmon and steelhead trout to move upstream, while still blocking the invasive sea lamprey, according to DNR Lake Michigan fisheries biologist Brian Breidert.
"Anglers should be excited about this change," Breidert said.
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The Indiana DNR will extend trout fishing opportunities at five northern Indiana streams with additional trout stockings.
The five streams are Pigeon River in Steuben and LaGrange counties, Turkey Creek in LaGrange County, Little Elkhart River in Elkhart County, Little Kankakee River in LaPorte County and Potato Creek in St. Joseph County.
Pigeon River, Turkey Creek and Little Elkhart River will be stocked for the weekend of May 10-11 and May 24-25, which is Memorial Day weekend. The Little Kankakee River and Potato Creek will only be stocked for Memorial Day weekend.
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Weather buoy aids Michigan City boaters.With todays goofy weather, you never know whats happening on Lake Michigan. The weather where you live can be a lot different than whats going on over there.
And the weather definitely affects lake conditions.
Well, a weather station buoy just off Michigan Citys coast can give you a fairly good idea and save you a trip if youre headed there to fish or go boating.
You can access real-time information at www.iiseagrant.org. The site lists information about the wind, wave heights, surface water temperature and more.
It functions 24 hours a day and is updated every 24 hours.
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By LOUIE STOUT
While the majority of Michiana steelhead anglers looked dejectedly upon the swollen waters of the St. Joseph River last week, Mike Jones was busy catching fish. The Girty Fly gets em!
High, muddy water makes for tough fishing conditions, but the Mishawaka angler knew the steelhead didnt care. Theyd still be on the gravel beds performing their spawning ritual.
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(Provided by Indiana DNR)
The 2013 Indiana stream trout-fishing season will open as scheduled this Saturday despite high water and swift current conditions.
Department of Natural Resources officials are urging anglers to exercise caution, especially if they are fishing around dams or in flooded streams.
The combination of strong currents and cold, deep water makes it hard to maintain your footing when wading, said Jeremy Price, DNRs North Region fisheries supervisor. This would be a good weekend to leave the waders at home and fish from the bank.
Fishing conditions will be less than ideal at some locations and trout could be difficult to find. Price said the fish will be seeking refuge in deeper pools, eddies and the downstream side of rocks, woody debris and other structures in the stream.
More than 23,500 rainbow trout will be stocked into 19 streams across the state by Saturday morning.
Stream trout fishing in Indiana opens Saturday, April 27 at 6 a.m. local time and runs through Dec. 31. Anglers must have a trout stamp in addition to a fishing license to fish for trout.
The trout are produced at DNRs Curtis Creek Trout Rearing Station in LaGrange County.