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April 5, 2012

Both lake and river spawning runs way ahead of normal – Central Report

DOOR PENINSULA AND KEWAUNEE AREA Walleye action has been excellent for fishermen trolling and casting from shore, with many 10-plus-pound fish being caught on crankbaits from boats and from shore. Some of the favorite spots are the Sturgeon Bay ship canal, Potawatomi Park shoreline, Sherwood Point and Henderson’s Point down to the Chaudoir’s Dock and

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Both lake and river spawning runs way ahead of normal – Northern Report

ASHLAND AREA Things have changed – and quickly. We went from ice fishing one day to open water the next. The shorelines are pretty well open and folks are wading and casting for fish around Ashland, and catching a few, too. But the main brunt of fishing is happening around Saxon and from Houghton Point

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Both lake and river spawning runs way ahead of normal – Southern Report

BIG GREEN LAKE AREA Most of the attention has been on walleyes and white bass in the Fox River. Very few anglers have tried Big Green for panfish yet. North Bay, (920) 294-6462. LAKE MICHIGAN/METRO AREA LAKES Sheboygan boaters are catching browns and a few lakers on crankbaits near shore in less than 20 feet.

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Wisconsin Calendar of Events – April 6th, 2012

Banquet/Fundraiser April 11: Coulee Country WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Westby Rod & Gun Club. For more info call Denise Bakkum, 608-452-3370. April 12: Washington County Chapter WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Washington Co. Fairgrounds. For more info call Gordon Kluever Jr., 262-334-7187. April 12: Manitowoc Area WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Silver Valley Supper Club. For more info call Geoffrey Wolf,

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