Ashland Area Fishing and Fun Report 3-20-13
Fishing Guide Roger LaPenter from Anglers All, (715)-682-5754,
http://www.anglersallwisconsin.com reports:
Ice Fishing is still happening on Chequamegon Bay. The fishing seems to be getting better but traveling around is really getting tougher. There is a lot of slush and water on the surface of the ice. Roger says snowmobiles are the only source of travels or by foot. It is highly recommended for safety to bring ice picks with you at all times when going on the ice!! Also bring an ice bar to check the ice where you will be fishing. Fishing could become better at the River Mouths as we get the warm run-off at the rivers due to the ice melt.
Early Steelhead Season opens on the tributary streams of Lake Superior on March 30th and they are open until the first barrier. For locations of the barriers, check the Wisconsin fishing regulations.
The Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce reports:
Call the local bait shops for ice conditions. (Anglers All, 715-682-5754 or River Rock, 715-682-3232).
Spring is here and soon we will be thinking of "Smelt Season" on Chequamegon Bay. The Annual Smelt Run usually happens around the third week in April after the ice goes out of the bay. Starting April 1st the Ashland Chamber will have a "Smelt Hotline" on 800-284-9484 or check out our website at www.visitashland.com.