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  • 7/28/2022 11:00:00 AM
    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds sturgeon spearers that the deadline to apply for an Upriver Lakes sturgeon spearing tag is Aug. 1.  Due to a higher success rate on the Upriver Lakes, only 500 license holders will be selected to spear a sturgeon from lakes Poygan, Winneconne or Butte des Morts during the ...
  • 7/28/2022 11:00:00 AM
    Steve Suman   Cooler temperatures in the North Woods this week started with Sunday night’s 44-degrees! This week’s forecast calls for low- to mid-70 highs, with rain chances a few days. It is late July ‑ do not procrastinate on summer jobs or activities!   “Quiet Lakes’ fishing is slow overall an...
  • 7/28/2022 10:45:00 AM
    Overall fishing has remained very good even with the hot temperatures.  Boat traffic continues to be the most difficult part of a fishing day.               Northern Pike fishing has been excellent.  The fish are in 18-23 ft of water right off the weed edge.  They can be c...
  • 7/28/2022 10:45:00 AM
    July 18, 2022 Steve Suman   The forecast for this week says warm, with highs in the 80s and nighttime lows in the upper 50s to low 60s, with considerable sunshine available for all outdoor activities. Please do take advantage, as mid-July is already behind us!   “This week’s Quiet Lakes’ weather starts hot...
  • 7/28/2022 10:45:00 AM
    DeerFest is August 5th – 7thWashington County Fair Park, West Bend, WI Take The Ravin Challenge At DeerFest Are you going to take the Ravin 100 Yard Challenge for your chance to win prizes? Or are you going to test new boys from Mathews, Bowtech, Hoyt, GearHead and others in the Covert Archery Pavilion...
  • 7/28/2022 10:40:00 AM
    Fishing on Lake Geneva, remains a very consistent bite.  Most fish species are very active and able to be caught.             Northern Pike fishing has been the spotty.  The fish are now positioned from 32-35 ft.  Most of the fish are averaging around 26 inches with several lega...
  • 7/18/2022 2:10:00 PM
    Jim Ellis caught and released smallmouth bass from 18 to 20 inchesusing a leech and slip bobber over weeds fishing Vilas County lakes.  
  • 7/14/2022 9:05:00 AM
    OSHKOSH, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds sturgeon spearers that the deadline to apply for an Upriver Lakes sturgeon spearing tag is Aug. 1.  Due to a higher success rate on the Upriver Lakes, only 500 license holders will be selected to spear a sturgeon from lakes Poygan, Winneconne or Butte des M...
  • 7/14/2022 9:00:00 AM
                    For this time of year, the fishing remains very consistent.  There are large numbers of fish to be caught.  The bass have not moved deep yet so they are still accessible on the mid range weedlines.               &...
  • 7/14/2022 9:00:00 AM
    Fishing has been very constant. By far the most success has been panfishing, limits are available and lots of them.  What do you want to catch?  Perch, Bluegills, or Crappies,  they are all biting and are rather easy to catch.   The bluegills are in the deep summer pattern.  I have been catching the fish in 15-18...
  • 7/14/2022 9:00:00 AM
    Steve Suman The Hayward area received a good rainfall Monday evening, and more rain is possible through Tuesday night. The forecast calls for mild temperatures and sunshine for much of the week, with some chances of rain through the weekend. A weeklong forecast is pushing it, however. Get out and enjoy the North Wood’s summer!   &ldqu...
  • 7/14/2022 8:50:00 AM
    Enjoy Fishing Wisconsin's Urban Fishing Locations Scout Lake in Milwaukee County offers great bluegill, perch and trout fishing. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR   No matter where you live in Wisconsin, great fishing opportunities are right around the corner. The bes...
  • 7/14/2022 8:50:00 AM
    Looking for new places to fish? Give a fishing easement a try!  A fishing easement is a privately owned land that the DNR purchases directly from landowners. Members of the public are granted access to the land for recreation, like hiking, fishing and wildlife viewing.   DNR management activities are also allowed along the property...
  • 6/17/2022 1:00:00 PM
    Steve Suman   A warmer week lies ahead, with some highs reaching the mid-90s, and lows in the 50s and 60s. This unseasonably warm weather could bring strong winds, rain, and severe storm possibilities.   “The substantial warming this week should get Quiet Lakes’ fish moving,” says Greg at Happy Hooker....
  • 6/17/2022 1:00:00 PM
    This past week fishing was up and down.  The earlier half of the week the fish were very active and by mid-week fishing was slow.  Largemouth bass fishing has been the most consistent bite on the lake.  The fish are in the weeds or in the shallows spawning.  Most of the fish are being caught in 8-10 ft. of water.  The best...
  • 6/17/2022 1:00:00 PM
    Walleye fishing has been very good this week.  There are two patterns that are effective.  The first pattern is casting crankbaits down the weed lines.  The other is fishing lindy rigs or split shot rigs using leeches or nightcrawlers.  Most of the success is during the first hour of daylight or the first few hours after sunset....
  • 6/17/2022 12:55:00 PM
    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has been busy stocking over 700,000 catchable-sized brook, brown and rainbow trout in waters across the state. DNR hatchery staff raised the fish at the Nevin Fish Hatchery, Osceola Fish Hatchery and at St. Croix Fish Hatchery. The DNR is also working with local fishing clubs to raise an add...
  • 6/17/2022 12:55:00 PM
                    With a few days of warmer weather last week, fishing has improved greatly.  Even though a cold front came through mid week, it didn’t affect the fishing much.               &nbs...
  • 6/17/2022 12:55:00 PM
    This past week fishing has improved dramatically.  The fish are starting to go into their early summer patterns and the weather is also starting to act like early summer.  The largemouth bass are in the shallows and can be easily caught on either artificial lures or live nightcrawlers.  The best depth is in the 5-6 ft. range around ...
  • 6/17/2022 12:55:00 PM
    Steve Suman   The North Woods is enjoying some wonderful spring weather, though warmer temperatures are more to the liking of some people. This week, highs are in the low to mid-70s, lows in the 40s, and most days (though not all) have some sunshine ‑ near perfect for just about any recreational activity. Get out and take advantage!   ...
  • 5/26/2022 8:00:00 PM
    Travel Wisconsin, Office of Outdoor Recreation Launch Wisconsin Trail Report for Hiking, Biking Travel Wisconsin, in partnership with the Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation, has launched the Wisconsin Trail Report for its second year. The Wisconsin Trail Report lists current conditions for hiking and biking trail networks throughout ...
  • 5/26/2022 7:55:00 PM
    Wonderful ways with Whitefish SUZETTE CURTIS Wisconsin is full of beautiful and interesting places to visit, and they are all within a day’s drive of where we live. My husband and I love to take weekend “mini” vacations around our state, with one of our favorite destinations being Bayfield.  Our last trip to Bayfield was in...
  • 5/26/2022 7:50:00 PM
    Winter aromatherapy DENNY MURAWSKA On the most bitter days of cold, I watch birds at my feeder and cannot help but feel pity for them. No warm beds to return home to, no respite from the numbing winds. They carry on with what appears to be total normalcy. I learned long ago that a number of grouse species thrive mostly on the needles of conifer...
  • 5/26/2022 7:45:00 PM
    Six Ugly Flies JERRY KIESOW Six ugly flies. Will they catch fish? We’ll find out this spring. While at my fly-tying work space  recently a thought came to me. “What if I used the odds and ends around me to create some flies of my own design? Who knows? They might catch some fish.” I started this venture with a simple ...
  • 5/26/2022 7:45:00 PM
    Enough is Enough DAN MOERICKE Just enough for dinner. Tom Newcomb was a Northwoods fishing legend. Son of the much revered Dr. Kate Newcomb, he was born and raised on the Rice Creek Flowage just west of Boulder Junction. Dr. Newcomb is renowned in the Boulder Junction area for spearheading the construction of much needed medical facilities. Her ...