Fishing Reports

USGS gauge 03575100 logged 470 cfs on June 16, reflecting moderate, stable inflow into the Wheeler drainage with no significant color or current disruption to fish positioning. Bass on both Guntersville and Wheeler are squarely post-spawn and shifting to early-summer offshore patterns; On The Water's current post-spawn breakdown points to finesse presentations along depth transitions as the key unlock. Wired 2 Fish is spotlighting the catfish spawn unfolding right now across Southern waters, noting big fish push into the shallows while the predictable bottom bite temporarily goes quiet. Shallow rocky banks and wood cover with cut bait should produce during this window. MLF News adds regional context: Banks Shaw's Pro Circuit win at nearby Lake Eufaula built on a shad-spawn ChatterBait and offshore brush-pile pattern, a signal that shad-keyed moving baits are broadly productive across Alabama lakes right now. The new moon tonight sharpens dawn and dusk low-light feeding windows.

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USGS gauge 05344500 at Prescott logged 18,300 cfs on June 16 — a moderately elevated but fishable flow through the upper pools, with no water temperature reading available. Catfish are the headline story on Midwest rivers right now. Wired 2 Fish this week spotlights strategies for targeting big flatheads and channel cats during the spawn, noting that fish push into shallow riprap, wing dams, and woody debris — structure that defines the Mississippi between Prescott and La Crosse. Fishing the Midwest recommends working the weedline as summer's primary tactic, with backwater lakes and side-channel flats offering largemouth opportunities as bass settle into early summer positions. Tactical Bassin highlights the swing-head jig and crankbaits as confidence producers for June bass, both well-suited to the mixed hard-bottom and soft-structure pockets common in these pools. The New Moon tonight sharpens low-light feeding windows at dawn and dusk across species.

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The MN DNR Lake Superior Summer Fishing report for June 11 puts Lower Shore surface temps at 46-55°F, with foggy and rainy conditions keeping some anglers off the water near Duluth and Two Harbors — but not the fish. The June 4 report noted coho salmon fishing as "very hot" near Duluth and Superior, with most anglers trolling stick baits in the top 10 feet over 80-140 feet of water and many reaching their limit. Lake trout have also been steady, with bright spoons and flasher-fly rigs working 40-80 feet down. Inland, the Mississippi River at St. Paul is running at a robust 11,900 cfs (USGS gauge 05331000), and a central Minnesota river gauge (USGS 05288500) sits at 5,460 cfs — both elevated enough to push walleye and bass toward slack-water edges and backwater areas. AnglingBuzz has been featuring forward-facing sonar tactics with big plastics for suspended walleye as the season transitions into early summer patterns.

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On The Water this week flags the post-spawn bass transition as the defining early summer pattern across the Northeast, and that timing lands squarely on Lake Winnipesaukee, where smallmouth and largemouth are wrapping their spawn and pushing toward rocky points, humps, and weedline edges. The USGS gauge at the lake's outlet (site 01081000) reads 1,070 cfs as of June 16, indicating moderate, stable outflow with no recent weather disruption to cold-water stratification. Water temperature data was unavailable from monitored gauges, but mid-June on Winnipesaukee typically puts the surface layer in the low-to-mid 60s°F, warm enough to send landlocked salmon and lake trout retreating toward cooler depth. Tactical Bassin's current early summer breakdown highlights swing-head jigs and crankbaits for bass working offshore structure, presentations that suit Winnipesaukee's rocky bottom well. No direct on-the-water reports from NH waters appeared in this cycle's regional intel feeds.

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Lilleys Landing's June 2026 report paints an inconsistent picture on Lake Taneycomo: mini-fronts pushing through several times daily, rain and wind included, have trout fishing good one day and slow the next. Generation has been running on a strategic schedule driven by power demand rather than flood-control releases, a direct result of the prolonged regional drought that kept Table Rock Lake at or below power pool all spring. Per the shop's May update, the silver lining is that low water and no shad runs tend to simplify the bite: 'trout fishing is going to be easier for most anglers, for the most part.' No live flow data was returned from USGS gauge 07054410 at report time. Today's new moon falls on a favorable calendar for daytime feeding, and anglers who can time a visit around cleared weather and a generation window should find more cooperative fish than the weekly average suggests.

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USGS gauge 03565000 returned no live readings this cycle, so flow and temperature on the Hiwassee and Caney Fork remain unconfirmed heading into the week of June 16. On these TVA-regulated tailwaters, mid-June typically marks a transition into the summer generation pattern: when turbines run, water stays cold and trout stack in the main current seams; when generation stops and levels drop, fish spread into riffles and become far more approachable to wading anglers. MidCurrent's recent fly-tying coverage highlighted midge-style patterns as top producers in clear, pressured tailrace water, a description that fits the Caney Fork's reputation for technical fishing precisely. Gink and Gasoline's tailwater nymphing breakdown similarly emphasizes precise, drag-free presentations in the current seams where tailwater trout hold. With no local intel confirmed this cycle, check TVA's generation schedule before making the drive, and contact local outfitters for on-the-ground conditions. Sulphurs and caddis typically round out the summer hatch calendar on both rivers.

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Flow readings on two Catskill watershed gauges frame the week: USGS gauge 01413500 logged 58.4 cfs and USGS gauge 01415000 registered just 8.94 cfs as of June 16, suggesting wading-friendly conditions on these storied streams. Water temperature readings were unavailable at both sites. No region-specific shop or guide intel from the Adirondacks or Catskills surfaced in this cycle, so conditions here are assessed against mid-June seasonal baselines. This transition historically marks the close of the peak spring hatch window and the start of summer low-water patterns: major Catskill mayflies (sulphurs, Light Cahills) taper into sporadic evening events, caddis take over as the primary surface driver, and browns and brookies push toward shaded riffles and deeper pools with adequate oxygen. MidCurrent's current tying coverage highlights patterns built for when hatches "begin to fire" across northeastern trout streams, pointing to an active surface window in the evenings. Fish early and late; midday heat pushes trout tight to structure.

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Tactical Bassin's Tim and JD recently hit Great Lakes smallmouth on a blustery day, putting together a strong bag that included a pair of trophy fish using a Dark Sleeper and Spark Shad swimbait combination. That one-two punch fits squarely into mid-June Erie conditions, where post-spawn smallmouth are actively chasing forage along rocky structure and wind-swept shorelines. On the Ohio River, Wired 2 Fish reports that catfish are moving into the shallows for the spawn — the normally reliable bottom bite softens considerably during this window, but anglers who target shallow wood and undercut banks with fresh cut bait stand to connect with some of the season's biggest fish. No gauge readings were returned from USGS gauge 03271601 for this report, so exact flow and temperature data are unavailable; verify conditions before launching. The new moon this week typically supports active feeding windows at dawn and dusk across both systems.

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The Colorado River's USGS gauge (site 08158000) clocked 499 cfs on June 16, reflecting stable outflow from the Highland Lake chain as Travis, LBJ, and Buchanan transition firmly into summer. Direct on-the-water intel for these three reservoirs was sparse this cycle, so conditions draw on broader Texas fishing signals. Wired 2 Fish covers the catfish spawn this week, noting that early-summer staging moves big fish into the shallows while the reliable bottom bite temporarily fades — a pattern anglers on the Highland Lakes should recognize right now. Bass have completed their post-spawn recovery and are shifting offshore: Tactical Bassin's June content spotlights wobble-head jigs and deep-diving crankbaits for reaching fish on deeper summer structure. Lone Star Outdoor News — Fishing notes that rainbow trout season is closing out statewide, redirecting Texas freshwater attention squarely onto warm-water species. The new moon tonight adds a subtle edge for low-light morning sessions.

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The North Fork of the White River registered 76°F and 15.4 cfs at USGS gauge 07060710 on June 16 — temperatures that push trout well above their preferred feeding range and into summer stress territory. Rainbow trout become increasingly lethargic above 68°F, making early-morning and late-evening sessions the most productive windows right now. Brown trout, more tolerant of warm water, are the better mid-day target in the deeper, shaded runs closest to the dam structures. Low flow means gin-clear water, so presentation accuracy matters more than fly selection — a principle Gink and Gasoline illustrated recently covering picky trophy browns on a similarly low, clear tailwater system. Fine tippet, drag-free drifts, and small nymphs or midges are the formula. No local shop or charter reports are currently available for this stretch; conditions described here are drawn from gauge data and broadly applicable tailwater knowledge.

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Banks Shaw's tournament victory on Lake Eufaula this week, reported by MLF News, tells the story of Alabama river-reservoir bass right now: shad spawn still firing, offshore brush piles loaded, and a ChatterBait JackHammer and swimbait jig getting the job done. That pattern applies across the Tennessee and Coosa corridors, where post-spawn bass are staging on transitional structure as summer heat builds. USGS gauge 02339500 registered 836 cfs on June 16, reflecting moderate, fishable flows. On The Water's recent post-spawn breakdown confirms bass are responding to both power baits in shad spawn scenarios and finesse presentations at mid-depth. Wired 2 Fish flags the catfish spawn window as currently open across southeastern river systems, with big fish pushing shallow and disrupting the standard bottom bite. Target shallow wood, rocky banks, and cove pockets for spawning cats. Tonight's New Moon sets up enhanced low-light feeding windows at first light and last light through the week.

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Water at USGS gauge 09095500 is running 2,850 cfs and 69°F on the Colorado River as of June 16 — warm enough to flag caution with trout handling and make early-morning starts non-negotiable. Crystal Fly Shop calls this the moment to be on the water: 'We're on the back end of runoff now with currently great water conditions and happy fish,' urging float trips before summer heat tightens the window. Green drakes are expected within two weeks below Carbondale, per Crystal Fly Shop, with golden stones, PMDs, and caddis also building toward their peak. Cutthroat Anglers points out that Colorado's historically poor 2026 snowpack has fish 'grouped up and ready to bite' in predictable lies — a real tactical advantage for the angler willing to slow down and read the water. At 69°F, trout are approaching their stress threshold; fish first light and handle quickly. The New Moon favors low-light feeding windows at dawn and dusk.

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The Rainy River is flowing at 19,700 cfs with a water temperature of 61°F as of June 16, per USGS gauge 05133500. Those readings put walleye and sauger squarely in their early-summer feeding window. Elevated flow is pushing fish off the main channel and into current seams, eddies, and slack-water pockets along the banks, where they stage to intercept drifting baitfish. AnglingBuzz (YT) has been covering forward-facing sonar techniques for locating suspended walleye and presenting big plastics to them, a method well-suited to the scattered, post-spawn fish that characterize mid-June on this system. Jason Mitchell Outdoors (YT) is featuring bottom bouncer and spinner rigs, a proven mid-depth approach when walleye spread across flats. The New Moon this week removes ambient surface light, concentrating the best walleye action into early-morning and late-evening windows on shallower structure and rock edges.

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Water registering at 71°F on USGS gauge 04231600 puts Lake Erie and the Niagara corridor squarely in prime early-summer territory. Post-spawn smallmouth bass are the headline right now — Tactical Bassin recently documented a Great Lakes smallmouth outing in windy conditions where a Dark Sleeper and Spark Shad swimbait combination produced trophy-class fish, confirming how productive the Lake Erie bass bite becomes when anglers commit to the right big-water presentation. At this temperature, smallmouth have cleared their spawning beds and are sliding toward offshore rock structure and gravel transitions. The New Moon this week strips out ambient light, pushing the most aggressive feeding windows to early morning and evening. Walleye, the other signature species of the eastern Lake Erie basin, typically hold strong mid-June patterns along deeper ledges and breaks. Flow at 1,540 cfs through the Niagara corridor keeps current manageable, with perch stacked on channel edges and walleye tucked into current seams worth targeting this week.

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Lake Fork Trophy Bass reported in May that post-spawn bass across East Texas are in peak feeding mode, moving freely "from shallow to deep" as they replenish after the spawn. That transition is carrying into mid-June on Toledo Bend and Sam Rayburn, where early summer patterns are now establishing themselves. The Sabine River system is running at 2,420 cfs at USGS gauge 08030500 as of June 16, a moderate flow that keeps Toledo Bend's upper reaches fishable without major staining concerns. Tactical Bassin's June breakdown points to offshore bass as the primary target, with the wobble head jig paired with a shaky head worm as a reliable one-two punch when fish have backed off the bank. On The Water's post-spawn guide similarly notes that finesse presentations outperform power fishing as bass regroup on deeper structure. With today's New Moon, low-light windows at dawn and dusk should be the most productive periods for topwater and reaction baits.

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MLF News coverage of the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Stop 5 at Lake Eufaula delivers the clearest on-water read for the region this week: Banks Shaw's tournament win centered on a shad spawn and offshore brush-pile pattern, with a Z-Man ChatterBait JackHammer Baby Jack in golden shiner and Rapala CrushCity Freeloader swimbaits producing the winning bag. That transition to offshore structure is the signature of early summer on Eufaula, signaling largemouth are actively feeding before committing to deeper summer haunts. Over on the Arkansas River near Muskogee, MLF News reports that spinnerbaits, frogs, and swim jigs dominated a recent Toyota Series event, echoing the same shad-oriented power-fishing theme across eastern Oklahoma. USGS gauge 07331600 logged 158 cfs as of June 16, pointing to stable, low-flow conditions. Per Wired 2 Fish, catfish are deep in their spawn right now, with the normally reliable bottom bite temporarily soft as fish move shallow to nest. The New Moon this week may sharpen low-light feeding windows at both lakes.

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Elevated flows at 21,600 cfs and water temperatures of 77°F on the Kansas River (USGS gauge 06892350) mark a pivotal early-summer turning point for anglers across the state. Wired 2 Fish reports white bass proving elusive at Marion Reservoir in the central Kansas Flint Hills this week: Tyler Clements found fish abandoning their usual haunts entirely before relocating to a cove-mouth flat, where the bite finally turned around. That willingness to adjust location is the key takeaway for Kansas impoundment fishing right now. At 77°F, water sits squarely in the prime window for catfish spawning activity. Wired 2 Fish's spawn-strategy breakdown notes that big channels and flatheads migrate into the shallows during this period, largely vacating the deep holes most bottom fishers target. Anglers who probe shallow rock and woody cover stand the best shot at trophy-class fish of the year this week.

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The Hudson River logged 75°F at USGS gauge 01357500 on June 16, placing water temps squarely in summer feeding territory for black bass. NY DEC's Fishing Line (June 12 issue) reports that "the fish bite is picking up with the warmer summer weather" as black bass season approaches, a signal that post-spawn largemouth and smallmouth are actively repositioning to summer structure. On The Water's post-spawn bass breakdown confirms that finesse baits are the go-to for early-summer fish recovering from the spawn. River flow reads 3,250 cfs on the upper Hudson at gauge 01357500 and 8,240 cfs at gauge 01358000 further downstream, both moderate summer levels keeping current seams productive. Today's New Moon limits overnight surface activity and concentrates feeding into daytime windows. Musky anglers have a head start: DEC's May 22 Fishing Line confirmed the musky season is open, and warming water is pushing fish into active summer patrol range.

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Banks Shaw's winning performance at the MLF Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit event on Lake Eufaula, fishing a shad spawn and offshore brush pile pattern, confirms the big reservoir is in a productive early-summer transition. Per MLF News, Shaw relied on a Z-Man ChatterBait JackHammer Baby Jack in golden shiner and Rapala CrushCity Freeloader swimbaits on VMC Redline Tungsten Swimbait Jigheads to build his winning bag, indicating Eufaula largemouth are split between shallow shad-staging areas and deeper offshore structure. On the Red River, USGS gauge 07247500 recorded 543 cfs on June 16, a moderate and fishable level. No water temperature data was available from the gauge. MLF News coverage of a concurrent Arkansas River tournament near Muskogee found spinnerbaits, frogs, and swim jigs dominating the river bass bite, a pattern that translates directly to the Red River's current seams and grass edges. Today's New Moon concentrates aggressive feeding into low-light dawn and dusk windows.

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USGS gauge 03578500 logged just 42.3 cfs on June 16, pointing to low, stable inflow conditions across the Tennessee River chain. That tracks with the broader TVA picture: MLF News previewing Cherokee Lake noted that reservoir sitting roughly 10 feet below normal pool, suggesting a region-wide low-water summer is taking shape. For anglers on Chickamauga and Watts Bar, the upside is clear-water visibility and fish concentrated on predictable structure. Mid-June puts largemouth and smallmouth firmly in post-spawn recovery mode, retreating from spawning flats to main-lake points, offshore ledges, and submerged brush piles. Meanwhile, Wired 2 Fish spotlights the catfish spawn as the headline bite this week. Big blue and channel cats are pushing into shallow, rocky structure right now, abandoning the deep bottom haunts that typically hold them. Tonight's new moon darkens overnight skies and typically extends active feeding windows well past sunset for both bass and catfish.

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Hatch Magazine's recent guide to drought-year trout fishing on Colorado's Front Range frames a key question for mid-June in Wyoming: are the Wind River and North Platte clearing ahead of schedule after another intermountain West winter with below-average snowpack? The answer requires ground truth that wasn't available this cycle — USGS gauge 06259000 returned null flow and temperature readings, and no Wyoming-specific angler reports surfaced in this week's intel feeds. Seasonal patterns suggest mid-June marks the tail end of peak runoff on these drainages, with flows typically beginning to drop and clear through the third week of June and the first wade-accessible windows of summer opening for brown trout, rainbow trout, and native cutthroat. The New Moon this week tends to support more active daytime feeding behavior. Until direct local reports come in, conditions here carry more uncertainty than our coastal and Great Lakes updates.

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The monitored USGS gauge (site 03413200) on the Cumberland River system recorded just 7.29 cfs as of June 16 afternoon — an extremely low flow reading that points to minimal tailwater releases and near-glassy conditions through the lower river. No water temperature is available from this gauge, though mid-June on Lake Cumberland typically means upper-layer temps climbing into the mid-to-upper 70s, pushing largemouth and smallmouth toward deeper structure and cooler tailwater pockets. Wired 2 Fish reports that catfish are in full spawn mode this week, moving into shallow structure where the typical summer bottom bite gives way to structure-oriented presentations. On the bass side, Tactical Bassin's current June coverage highlights an offshore wobble-head jig and shaky head worm combination as the go-to one-two punch for early-summer bass in transition. On The Water's post-spawn rundown adds that finesse baits are winning where power fishing has stalled.

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The USGS gauge on a Lake Superior North Shore tributary (site 04015330) is reading a modest 7.47 cfs as of June 16, signaling low, clear conditions in the river corridors. The iconic spring rainbow trout run that drew fly anglers to the Stewart River through May has largely played out. Wired 2 Fish documented a record-setting 30-inch, 10-pound lake-run rainbow caught there on May 10, but with rivers running this low and water warming into early summer, the catch-and-release steelhead bite is trailing off. Attention is shifting lakeward, where Great Lakes smallmouth bass are moving into their post-spawn summer pattern. Tactical Bassin highlights windy Great Lakes conditions as a productive window for smallmouth, noting that swimbaits like the Dark Sleeper and Spark Shad are generating quality fish in open water. Lake trout remain a year-round North Shore staple and should be accessible for trollers working the deeper reaches of Superior.

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Record-low snowpack and statewide drought ranging from moderate to extreme are stressing trout and salmon across Oregon rivers this summer, per Outdoor Hub's coverage of a fresh ODFW advisory; the Deschutes and Upper Klamath are no exception. ODFW is urging anglers to fish smart, fish early, and know where the fish are before heading out. No live readings are available from USGS gauge 14070500, so verify current flow and temperature independently before launching. The New Moon phase this week reduces ambient light, making the low-light periods around dawn and dusk the highest-value windows. Redband rainbow trout and summer steelhead are likely concentrated in deeper, cooler holding slots and shaded pockets rather than typical summer lies. Plan for compressed fishing hours, short fights, and cold-water releases to protect fish during heat stress.

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