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Lower than normal water temperatures in Central Wisconsin are creating uncharacteristic fishing conditions for this time of the year. With overnight lows in the upper 30 to lower 40 degree range we are already seeing a push from the local fish population towards traditional fall locations. Not only are the fish moving toward their fall locations the presentations have been very fall like as well. We are using larger baits and targeting areas that we normally don't start working until mid-September into October. The larger fish are remaining active and the smaller fish are schooling up into tight groups making them easier to catch.
Live bait presentations have been working very well for most species of fish like walleyes, crappies and bluegills. Bass are still being taken on topwater baits, spinnerbaits and plastics and muskies are taking some topwater baits, large bucktails, jerk baits and rubber baits like Bulldawgs and Medusas.
Bear season is only a few weeks away and we are seeing a lot of activity at our stations. We are getting both night-time and day-time action at our sets, and it is from a number of very nice animals. At one particular location we have at least 6 different bears coming in to see what's for dinner. The key here is to change it up and use different baits it will keep them coming back and wanting more.
Have a great week,
Phil Schweik
Licensed Wisconsin Hunting and Fishing Guide
Hooksetters Guide service www.hooksetters.biz
Hookset Adventures www.hooksetadventures.com
Reed & Hoppe's Wildlife Food Plots www.foodplotting.com
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