Ashland County Fishing Report
Anglers All Reports, Located at 2803 E. Lake Shore Drive (U.S. Highway 2) in Ashland, is a full-service tackle and fly shop offering a huge selection of baits and tackle for year round fishing. For the most complete and up-to-date fishing report, just give them a call at 715/682-5754, and they will gladly keep you informed!
Luke from Anglers All Reports: The fall bite is in full swing for a multitude of species in the Chequamegon Bay region. Water temps are getting down into the mid to low 50s in most areas and the fish are on the feed. Nearshore Brown trout fishing has been very, very good with some nice spake mixed in as well. Some hot baits have been purple X-raps and our custom colored "Jims Flashback" casting spoons available in the shop.
On the Smallmouth front, the fishing has been steady and the fish are in a fairly predictable fall bite. Mud flats in front of Ashland in the 14-16 foot range as well as in the 22-25 foot range have produced best lately. Slowly drifting in the wind while dropshotting, live bait rigging or ripping a gold spoon have been the best.
Tributary fishing has been good as well with nice flows and some real nice fish around. The Brule has been in fantastic shape and some of the other local tribs have been holding some nice Cohos yet as well as browns.
Grouse hunters have been reporting a few birds in the woods, nothing crazy, but plenty of action to keep everyone on their toes.
Good luck the rest of the fall, it's the best time to be on the water!
River Rock Inn & Bait Shop, Located at 1200 W. Lake Shore Drive (U.S. Highway 2), in Ashland where you can stop in and see their wide variety of live bait, fishing tackle, gear, accessories, fresh and smoked fish from Lake Superior, local meat sticks, and microbrews, and much more. Call them at 715/682-3232 for the most current fishing report.
Scott Bretting from River Rock reports: We have been experiencing some “Gale winds” making it hard to get on the lake. However, many anglers are fishing the Inlands and having great results catching some nice Musky. Small Mouth have been active in the 15 foot area when Anglers have been able to get out on the Lake. The Blue Gills, Crappies, Perch and Bass are very active on the Inlands using crawlers. Fall Musky fishing has been great.
It appears people are getting their boats winterized and put away for the winter, which is right around the corner.
It won’t be too long and you will need to get your ice fishing gear together. River Rock will have their ice fishing gear out soon! Welcome to the fall hunters!