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  • 5/24/2019 8:35:00 AM
    With the weather patterns such that they are and the depth of Lake Geneva, the lake is still very cool.  The most consistent fishing is in the 3-4 ft water depth range.                 Smallmouth bass have been sporadic.  If you can find the bait fish, you will li...
  • 5/24/2019 8:25:00 AM
    Things are finally starting to settle down here in central Wisconsin.  The water temperatures are now in the mid to upper 60’s and the conditions are starting to stabilize on our rivers and streams. Walleye anglers are finding fish in both shallow and deep water locations and this is typical of post spawn fish. Walleyes typically scat...
  • 5/20/2019 9:50:00 AM
    DATE: May 14, 2019      The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is continuing to work with stakeholders to determine the future course of fisheries management on Lake Michigan. The Wisconsin Great Lakes sport fishery generates $185.4 million dollars in economic activity per year and everyone can agree to the goal of...
  • 5/20/2019 9:45:00 AM
    May 13, 2019 Hayward Lakes Area Outdoor Report Steve Suman   This week brings warmer days, less cool nights, and chances for showers and even thunderstorms during the next seven days. Spring rains (in limited quantity, please!) should warm the waters and encourage plant growth to pop! There is no shortage of activities this time of year, ...
  • 5/13/2019 10:25:00 AM
                With the cool nights, the water temperature hasn’t come up much.  It is very typical for this time of year.  The bluegills are shallow and the bass are cruising in 2-3 ft of water.             The best bluegill ...
  • 5/13/2019 10:25:00 AM
                    Because the Spring has been exceptionally cld, the water temperature hasn’t increased yet.  Cold water makes Lake Geneva a hard nut to crack in these conditions.               &...
  • 5/10/2019 9:05:00 AM
    By John Luthens The silent stroke of paddles, gentle waters, fun-filled laughter echoing across a pine-ringed shoreline: A canoe trip can portage the entire family together and brighten the darkest days with sunshine. But this ain’t one of those tales. This woeful legend launches from the landing with a half-foot of rain sluicing do...
  • 5/10/2019 8:55:00 AM
    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. REMINDER - Anglers must carry a paper copy of their license/stamps while fishing on the waters of Lake Michigan, Lake Superior, and the WI/MI, WI/MN and WI/IA boundary waters.   ...
  • 5/8/2019 9:10:00 AM
    Fishing Report May 7, 2019 Carolyn from Anglers All reports: Trollers are flat lining stickbaits from Houghton Point to Long Island and out to the Apostle Islands and catching Cohos, Browns and Splake. Despite the dirty water Small Mouth Fishing has begun in Sandcut. Anglers have been successful using plastics on light jigs, crank-baits, hair...
  • 5/8/2019 9:05:00 AM
    We have been on quite a roller coaster so far this spring and it doesn’t look like it is going to change anytime soon.  Weather conditions continue to fluctuate on a daily basis and that is creating perfect conditions for a long drawn out spawning season. With all the rain we have been receiving the water levels are remaining high a...
  • 5/8/2019 8:55:00 AM
    The yo-yo weather has been a constant factor this past week, it looks like stable weather is coming this week which will help the fishing tremendously.  Water temps are in the low 50’s.  When the weather is stable the fishing has been relatively good.             Largemouth bas...
  • 5/8/2019 8:55:00 AM
                    With the up and down temperatures the lake remains pretty cold which is causing some inconsistent fishing.  The best bite on the lake is perch and largemouth bass.  Stable weather is predicted and that will help turn on the smallmouth bass and blueg...
  • 5/6/2019 2:00:00 PM
    Published May 2, 2019 by the Central Office    View current conditions for Wisconsin State Parks, Trails and ForestsCheck out the Wisconsin Department of Tourism (exit DNR). Current fire danger General | Northern Region | Northeast Region | Southeast Region | South Central ...
  • 5/6/2019 2:00:00 PM
    Attention Sturgeon Enthusiasts: The 2019 lake sturgeon spawning run on the Wolf River is all but over.  There may still be a few fish below the dam in Shawano, but we are well past peak spawning. We worked fish below the dam this morning and handled 40 fish. I'm not sure exactly how many fish we handled this spring, but I would...
  • 5/6/2019 1:55:00 PM
    You're invited: from the daily grind into the fresh air! Miles and miles of Wisconsin’s finest lakes, rivers and streams are out there just waiting to be experienced...again. Full of open space and peaceful sounds, our state's many waterways are the perfect backdrop forpondering life’s biggest questi...
  • 4/25/2019 3:25:00 PM
    The Wisconsin Game Fest is the biggest outdoor hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation show in the state - featuring 50 acres of indoor and outdoor exhibit buildings, grandstand, shooting competitions, dog stage, children's activities, trophy scoring and displays and more.We are now seeking speakers, sponsors and exhibitors for the event. &nbs...
  • 4/25/2019 3:25:00 PM
    April 22, 2019 Steve Suman  A rainy Sunday night and Monday give way to a mostly warm, dry (possible exception Wednesday), and sunny remainder of the week (minor setback Friday night/Saturday). Less than two weeks from the fishing opener and in general the weather is trending in the right direction... can only hope it continues! Get out and ...
  • 4/25/2019 3:05:00 PM
    April 24, 2019 –  Outagamie Co., WI – The sturgeon are spawning and chasing up the Wolf River. If you’ve never been up north in Shiocton, New London or Shawano to witness the event it’s worth the day trip.  The post and photo below are from Ryan Koenigs Senior Fisheries Biologist / Winnebago System Sturgeon Bi...
  • 4/18/2019 4:00:00 PM
    We have been getting a lot of questions regarding the Winnebago System spring walleye run and the current status of walleye tagging efforts.  DNR fisheries staff and volunteers began the adult walleye stock assessment on the Wolf River on March 29, 2019.  Water levels were very high throughout the Wolf River with gage heights in New Londo...
  • 4/18/2019 3:55:00 PM
    Root River Report 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 the Root River Steelhead Facilit...
  • 4/18/2019 3:55:00 PM
    Fishing WisconsinLake Michigan Outdoor Fishing Report - April 15, 2019 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.   REMINDER - Anglers must carry a paper copy of their license/stamps while fishing on the waters of Lake Mi...
  • 4/18/2019 3:50:00 PM
    April 15, 2019 Steve Suman Mostly seasonal, somewhat mild temperatures prevail this week – according to the forecast – but after Tuesday do not expect to see sunshine again until Friday. However... keep in mind forecasts can miss the mark, as did (fortunately) last week’s prediction for up to 16 inches of snow in the Haywar...
  • 4/18/2019 3:50:00 PM
    Angler Education for Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources This information has recently been updated, and is now available. http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/Fishing/AnglerEducation/#tabx5 If you are looking for the best, paid summer internship ever, apply now to be a Fishing in the Neighborhood Intern or FiN'tern. If you're all set, please for...
  • 4/18/2019 3:50:00 PM
    Smelt Report: April 16, 2019:  We still have ice along the shoreline in the Chequamegon Bay area. And Smelting has not yet begun. It’s all up to Mother Nature so we have no idea when the run will start but as soon as we hear it has started we will post it. Fishing Report April 16, 2019  Carolyn from Anglers All reports: At this t...
  • 4/18/2019 3:45:00 PM
    Once again Mother Nature has hit us with another major April snow storm impacting both fishing and hunting. The latest dumping dropped over 10 inches of wet heavy snow in the Central Wisconsin area creating quite a mess. On a positive note I recently picked up my new Crestliner boat from Amherst Marine and I absolutely love it. A huge thank you ...