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  • 11/5/2020 9:50:00 AM
    November 3, 2020 River Rock Inn & Bait Shop, 1200 West Lake Shore Drive, Ashland WI 54806. 715-682-3232. Scott Bretting from River Rock reports: Late Fall fishing has been ok with Browns and Salmon scattered in the Bay and off the mouth of the rivers and some being caught in the river at Fish Creek and the Sioux and others. Keep ...
  • 10/26/2020 10:05:00 AM
    October 19, 2020 Steve Suman   There is no good way to spin the forecast – snow accumulation of 1-5 inches through Tuesday night, with chances for rain and snow showers Wednesday night through the weekend. High temperatures are in the average low range! The first two weeks of November – not far down the road – sh...
  • 10/26/2020 10:05:00 AM
    This past week, it was hard to find time to get out on the lake with strong winds and an enormous amount of rain.  With the cooler weather, the lake temperature is cooling rapidly and the walleyes are starting to bite.                 Walleye pike are off the main lake...
  • 10/26/2020 10:05:00 AM
    It’s beginning to sound like a broken record, but fishing still isn’t very good on Lake Geneva.  The best bite is the perch.  The smallmouth and largemouth bass are scattered between 12 and 20 ft of water.  They just won’t school up the way they should be, however if you find some you will catch a decent number of t...
  • 10/26/2020 10:00:00 AM
    Editor's Note: This release corrects the number of chinook salmon stocked in Lake Michigan from a previous release sent Oct. 14.  MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) continues to help boost fish populations through stocking and is fulfilling all remaining 2020 stocking quotas for Lake ...
  • 10/26/2020 9:55:00 AM
    FISHING WISCONSIN In general, fishing reports will be updated once per week, usually on Tuesdays.  This may change based on availability of reports and work schedules of field staff.  This fishing report information comes from our creel survey clerks, who work in the lakeshore areas from March thro...
  • 10/26/2020 9:55:00 AM
    FISHING WISCONSIN The following information is the latest fishing information for the Root River in Racine. We will post new information to this site every TUESDAY or WEDNESDAY at 4:00 pm from September through December and from March through May. We will also update the number of fish processed at t...
  • 10/26/2020 9:55:00 AM
    Attention Winnebago System Sturgeon Spearing Enthusiasts:  The license deadline for purchasing sturgeon spearing licenses for the 2021 Lake Winnebago spearing season is less than two weeks away! Spearers must purchase their licenses before Oct. 31, 2020. The 2021 sturgeon spearing season will open on the Winnebago system on Feb. 13, 202...
  • 10/26/2020 9:55:00 AM
    Maybe due to the warm Octobers of a couple years ago, but this one sure seemed to turn cold quick.  Air temps in the upper 20’s to low 30’s, wind, SNOW, can only mean one thing…It’s Musky Time!  While the weather hasn’t been easy on those willing to venture out, some good things for those that have. Musky:&...
  • 10/11/2020 9:50:00 AM
    This past week, it was hard to find time to get out on the lake with strong winds and rain.  With the cooler weather, the lake temperature is cooling rapidly and the walleyes are starting to bite.                 Walleye pike are off the main lake points in 22-24 ft of...
  • 10/11/2020 9:50:00 AM
    With the cooler weather we’ve had this past week, fishing has been difficult.  The most consistent bite for me has been the deep water bluegills.  As the water cools a few more degrees, the bite will switch from nightcrawlers and leaf worms to fat head minnows and golden shiners.         &nb...
  • 10/11/2020 9:50:00 AM
    Steve Suman Should this week’s weather forecast hold true (hope so!), the North Woods is in for an outstanding week! Predictions include highs in the 60s or warmer, lows generally in the 40s, and sunshine through the weekend. Take advantage of these wonderful conditions while you can!   The Travel Wisconsin Fall Color Report ...
  • 10/3/2020 11:15:00 AM
    For Green Bay and Lake Michigan Fishery    MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will hold a virtual public meeting to engage with stakeholders and discuss options for maintaining and improving the Green Bay and Lake Michigan smallmouth bass fishery. This virtual meeting will be held on Tuesday, Oct. ...
  • 9/29/2020 9:55:00 AM
    Fishing season is coming to a rapid close, hurry there’s not much time until the water gets very hard!  The most consistent bite on the lake are the perch.  They can be found anywhere between 8 and 16 ft of water.  You want to look for the fish outside the heavy weeds in the light scattered weeds.  The best approach has be...
  • 9/29/2020 9:55:00 AM
    Valcourt, Quebec, July 14, 2020 – BRP (TSX:DOO; NASDAQ:DOOO) announces the launch of an exciting extension of the popular Competitor model with the new Alumacraft Competitor FSX 175/185 (Fish/Ski Crossover) boats, providing maximum flexibility for families who love the feeling of being out on the water. Built for all levels of multi-species a...
  • 9/29/2020 9:55:00 AM
    Valcourt, Quebec, July 14, 2020 – BRP (TSX:DOO; NASDAQ:DOOO) announces two new Manitou pontoon boat models for model year 2021, meaning on-water adventurers of all types can find the boat to meet their needs. Combining luxury and sports performance, the Manitou LX replaces the Legacy and X-Plode models, to serve those in search of both extrem...
  • 9/29/2020 9:50:00 AM
    A wholesale fish dealer from Platteville is facing state charges for allegedly illegally selling Asian carp, Wisconsin’s most prominent and highly destructive invasive species. The charges against the operator of Li Fish Farm, LLC, a Grant County-based fish company, is the first case involving illegal sales of Asian carp. A complaint fr...
  • 9/29/2020 9:50:00 AM
    September 28, 2020 Steve Suman   This week’s forecast predicts cooler temperatures and chances for rain nearly every day, with Friday the exception. However, rain chances are only about 20 percent each day, with Wednesday’s 70-percent chance the exception. Highs range from upper 40s to upper 50s, and lows from upper 20s to mid 4...
  • 9/29/2020 9:50:00 AM
    Overall fishing is slow.  It’s the in-between time when the lake turns over and the fall bite is almost here.  Last week was a struggle to catch any kind of decent fish.  We need some stable weather without so many fronts so the fish can get into their patterns better. Northern Pike have been sporadic.  Some good catches ...
  • 9/29/2020 9:45:00 AM
    FISHING WISCONSIN The following information is the latest fishing information for the Root River in Racine. We will post new information to this site every TUESDAY or WEDNESDAY at 4:00 pm from September through December and from March through May. We will also update the number of fish processed ...
  • 9/29/2020 9:45:00 AM
    First Virtual Meeting October 13 SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 (MADISON, Wis.) – To continue managing walleye populations across the state, the Department of Natural Resources will begin updating Wisconsin’s Walleye Management Plan through regional public meetings and surveys. “The Walleye Management Plan provides direction ...
  • 9/29/2020 9:45:00 AM
    Fish School's In Session If you’ve been lucky enough to be fishing all summer, there’s no need to stop now! And, it’s not too late if you missed the boat in summer – just check into Fishing Base Camp for tips, activities and games to get you started o...
  • 9/29/2020 9:40:00 AM
    Confirmed for 2021! 3 FishingBoatingOutdoor Shows Central WI Sports Show Feb. 12-14, 2021 Rothschild (Wausau), WI www.fishingboatingoutdoor.com/springss.php Central WI RV & Camping Show March 12-14, 2021 Rothschild (Wausau), WI www.fishingboatingoutdoor.com/rvcampshow.php Fishing Boating Outdo...
  • 9/29/2020 9:40:00 AM
    MADISON, Wis. – To continue managing walleye populations across the state, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will begin updating Wisconsin’s Walleye Management Plan through regional public meetings and surveys. “The Walleye Management Plan provides direction to fisheries managers as they implement stoc...
  • 9/23/2020 11:30:00 AM
    MADISON, Wis. — A wholesale fish dealer from Platteville is facing state charges for allegedly illegally selling Asian carp, Wisconsin’s most prominent and highly destructive invasive species. The charges against the operator of Li Fish Farm, LLC, a Grant County-based fish company, is the first case involving illegal sales of Asia...