Central Wisconsin Outdoor Report
It has been another great week in Central Wisconsin with very good fishing for all species. Water temperatures are in the mid to upper 60 degree range and with this upcoming weeks forecasted warmer temperatures we should start seeing water temperatures well into the 70”s.
The musky bite has been very good with action coming on bucktails, topwater baits and gliders. Most of the action has been in shallow water areas with weeds and rock but we did pull a few fish from some deeper water locations running crankbaits.
Walleyes have been feeding aggressively this past week and the best bite has been early and late in the day by running a jig and minnow in 4 to 8 feet of water near wood and weeds. We have also been catching a few nice walleyes on crankbaits like Rapalas while casting shallower shoreline areas as well.
The smallmouth bass have been extremely active this past week and with warming water temperatures look for the topwater bite to pick up.
Panfish like crappies and bluegills have been very consistent this past week. The crappies are done spawning and have moved back to their deeper water haunts. They can be caught by slip drifting areas in 12 to 18 feet of water with small jigs or minnows suspended below a slip bobber.
The bluegills on the other hand are in the midst of their spawn and they can be found up shallow in less than 5 feet of water. A tiny worm on a hook suspended below a bobber is all you need to catch these feisty little panfish.
With summer upon us and before it gets too late, right now is a great time to get into Amherst Marine and have your boat inspected for the summer season. Call Jerry Clinton (715-824-5635) to set up an appointment or better yet, stop in and see the guys and check out the new boats, lifts and docks, etc… that are on the market today. You may be surprised at what they have to offer.
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Have a great week,
Phil Schweik
Licensed Wisconsin Hunting & Fishing Guide
Hooksetters Guide Service
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