Spring is officially in the air, and as the ice clears, the local waters are beginning to stir with activity. In this report, the Macman provides a comprehensive guide for the season’s first major pushes, offering strategic depth charts for Yellow Bay and highlighting the “big fish” potential at the Delta’s north end. Whether you are tracking the progress of Mack Days, waiting for the salmon to wake up at Lake Mary Ronan, or looking to gear up at the new shop in Plains, this week’s update below has the essential info you need to make your next cast count!
March 27, 2026
Fishermen
Yellow bay 200-240 for small fish
Delta north end for large lake trout and an occasional pike or bull trout.
Lake Mary Ronan is open water now for about two weeks. Salmon fishing in about two weeks
East bay is fishable for perch
Mack Days is going well. Rocky Point. and Yellow Bay and Gravel Bay has been mentioned for good places.
Between Cromwell and wild horse for small macks.
For you living in Plains, we’ll have fishing tackle in the new gun shop in Plains in a week.
Good fishing .
The macman
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