Ashland County Fishing Report
The local bait shops and area smelters report the Smelt run is most likely done for 2017.
It’s time to start planning for the fishing opener in May.
Wisconsin Fishing Opener is May 6, 2017, which is the official start of the fishing season. Opening day for Wisconsin fishing is traditionally the first Saturday in May.
Hook and line fishing for many fish species on many Wisconsin waters begins on that day. However, to better manage Wisconsin fisheries, season dates are often specific to the species of fish as well as the body of water.