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Minocqua/Woodruff Area

Fishing activity has backed off a bit lately. Panfish can still be found in the deeper weedlines, with walleye action the best early in the mornings on the bigger, clear-water lakes. There have been numerous

Upper Peninsula Area

The Lake Gogebic walleye bite remained stalled as of last week. Mayflies continue to hatch periodically, and fishing has been tough. There are some good reports, with success from all areas of the lake. Try

Ashland Area

Trollers are fishing summer patterns and spots on Lake Superior, and fishing is picking up somewhat. Typical summer fishing – the flats, south shore, and many spots up into the islands have been producing lakers

Fall turkey tag drawing under way

Wautoma, Wis. – The DNR planned to complete the fall turkey drawing the week of Aug. 17, with tags mailed to successful applicants later that week. “Winning” hunters should be notified by the last week

Manitowoc Area

In the Manitowoc and Two Rivers area, trout and salmon anglers had a decent week of fishing. Anglers had to contend with some strong winds and high seas, creating difficult trolling conditions on Lake Michigan.

Algoma Area

Anglers have been reporting some success casting spoons for trout and salmon off the piers in Algoma and Kewaunee. The fish are mostly being caught during the night with a few being caught during the

Madison Area

Lake Mendota bluegills and perch were still a little slow late last week. The perch were still in the weeds. Largemouths have stretched out on the deep flats in the 15- to 20-foot range. Smallies

Banquet/Fundraiser

Aug. 22:_Abbotsford Sportsmen’s Club Banquet, 6 p.m., El Norteno Supper Club. For more info call Daryl Halopka, 715-654-5713. Aug. 24:_Watertown Chapter DU Banquet, 5 p.m., Watertown Country Club. For more info call Joel Rosenow, 920-261-1538.

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