LAKE MILLE LACS The best option for walleyes during the day continues to come “in the middle of nowhere” in the deep basin areas with leadcore and crankbaits. At night, slip bobbers and leeches are
NORTHEAST METRO Muskies are hitting bucktails on the 10- to 14-foot sand bars and beach areas south of I-94 on the St. Croix River. Smallmouths also can be had on the St. Croix with topwater
Lake Michigan: According to fishing reporter Cory Yarmuth, the trout and salmon bite has dropped off a bit with the fish pushing out a bit deeper. The boats are finding the fish in the 80-100
Crab Orchard Lake: Crappies are still rated good on minnows and jigs in 12 to 15 feet of water. Bluegills are still holding close to the bank and can be caught on worms and crickets.
Lake Taylorville: Catfish picking up on nightcrawlers and shrimp. Some being caught on shad. The crappie bite is good on minnows. Bass fishing is fair using spinners and plastic worms. Evergreen Lake: Crappies continue to
Fox River: Fishing has really improved across the board for all species. The catfish bite has started to be best in the evening on dip baits or cut shad. The smallmouths are being caught on
DOOR PENINSULA AND KEWAUNEE AREA “The worst salmon fishing in 31 years,” we’re hearing from some seasoned captains. Some days boats are getting three to six fish, other days one to two, some days none.
CHIPPEWA FALLS / EAU CLAIRE / MENOMONIE AREA Fishing has been pretty slow in the Eau Claire area as water temperatures have dropped with the cool nights. Water levels on rivers are getting very low.
LAKE MICHIGAN/METRO AREA LAKES Many trollers out of Sheboygan saw varied success, with the average catch about four fish per boat. Fish have been caught from 35 to 300 feet of water. The better catches
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