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  • 2/5/2016 10:55:00 AM
    Archived under: Previous Outdoor Reports   This past week saw snowfall, rain, sleet and the onset of colder temperatures across much of the state. The heaviest bands of snow were across west central and northwestern Wisconsin, some spots receiving 8 to 10 inches. Lesser amounts of 4 to 6 inches fell across much of the rest of centra...
  • 2/5/2016 10:50:00 AM
    Online chat focuses on upcoming sturgeon spearing season   Sturgeon Spearing on Lake Winnebago and the Upriver Lakes begins onSaturday, February 13th. Get prepped and ready to go by brushing up on regulations, tips and techniques. Learn the latest info from our sturgeon biologists about the fishery and current conditions. The live chat b...
  • 2/3/2016 2:45:00 PM
    2/3/2016- Reported by AAA Sports  The fishermen were in from Long Lake this morning. They did well there yesterday on northern, and will be heading back there today. There are using. shiners and suckers. Tourism Coordinator | Washburn County Tourism | 800-367-3306122 N. River Street | Spooner, WI 54801 | www.w...
  • 2/3/2016 2:40:00 PM
    Northeast Wisconsin Sport Fishin’ Show The Northeast Wisconsin Sport Fishin' Show is now in Oshkosh at Sunnyview Expo Center on the Winnebago County fairgrounds.  Exit south on to Hwy 76 from Hwy 41.  Then look for Stanley, a 15-foot sturgeon, and turn left to the fairgrounds entrance.  Parking is free. Show dates are ...
  • 2/3/2016 10:45:00 AM
    Golden Eagle Log Homes’ Log & Timber Home Show offered free to the public will kick off a number of fabulous hunting, fishing, and other outdoor-related shows produced by On Wisconsin Outdoors' advertisers throughout the state.   Learn everything you need to build and own a log home with Golden Eagle Log Homes. As a side...
  • 2/3/2016 10:35:00 AM
    Lower water clarity, higher harvest caps pose challenges and opportunities for sturgeon spearersOSHKOSH, Wis. - When the 2016 sturgeon spearing season opens on the Lake Winnebago system Feb. 13, spearers won't have an easy time pursuing their quarry. - Read Full Article Coyotes become more active in late winter and early spring Join...
  • 2/3/2016 10:30:00 AM
    A second weekend in a row of fishing success not meeting the expectations of us anglers, what with all the great weather we had. Warm temps cresting 40 degrees, a little sunshine, made for a great time to be on the ice., just not as much under the ice. Reports from Fri / Sat were slow, with things picking up by Sun/ Monday as the fishing...
  • 2/3/2016 10:25:00 AM
    Steve Suman Sunshine and temperatures in the 40s (some recorded 50s!) last weekend brought thoughts of spring. This week’s forecast, with single-digit lows, 20-degree highs, and snow, should quickly bring back the reality of winter. “The bite is good for all species,” says Pat at Happy Hooker, “with panfish leading th...
  • 2/3/2016 10:25:00 AM
    It has been another great week in Central Wisconsin. Ice conditions remain in the 7 to 16 inch range depending on the lake or flowage.   The fishing has been outstanding with some really nice catches of all species. Walleyes have been very active as well as pike during the daylight hours.  Most of the action has been in shallow water al...
  • 2/3/2016 10:20:00 AM
    Spawned from the Madison Fishing Expo Madison- WI: The Wisconsin Fishing Expo(WFE) was spawned from the Madison Fishing Expo(MFE) and will have all the things anglers have come to expect from the MFE, and bring a variety of new vendors, speakers, and attractions for 2016! There’s no question that anglers can be confident that they will see ...
  • 2/1/2016 10:40:00 AM
    ~ Fishing guides Roger LaPenter and Luke Kavajecz from Anglers All, 715/682-5754, report the following: This report is about the Ashland side of Chequamegon Bay.  According to Anglers All employee John Radloff, the ice on the bay is definitely not as thick as most years.  Nevertheless, the majority of ice fishermen are just glad to ...
  • 2/1/2016 10:40:00 AM
    Ice conditions in Central Wisconsin range from 7 to 16 inches depending on the body of water you are fishing.  With flowages and the river system you can never be too cautious when it comes to ice conditions. The action has been very good that past few weeks here in Central Wisconsin. We are mainly targeting walleyes, pike and panfish, and ...
  • 1/29/2016 4:25:00 PM
    The entire state with the exception of the far southeastern corner received snow this week, with the heaviest band of 6 to 8 inches through central Wisconsin.  This allowed a few more counties through central Wisconsin to open snowmobile trails, with fair conditions, and conditions across the north are now good to excellent, on the Wisconsin ...
  • 1/29/2016 4:25:00 PM
    Well it's getting to be that time of the year already, with the sturgeonspearing season only 2.5 weeks away.  While at a Sturgeon for Tomorrowbanquet last Saturday, I was talking to some spearers about water clarity.For the most part their reports were very similar to what I have beenhearing most of the winter in that the water is very di...
  • 1/29/2016 4:20:00 PM
    http://dnr.wi.gov/news/releases/article/?id=3843    MILWAUKEE - Kids 15-years-old and younger are invited to discover the joys of ice fishing at the 25th annual Kids' Ice Fishing Clinics on Saturday, Feb. 13, at park lagoons in Milwaukee and Waukesha counties. The free clinics will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ...
  • 1/29/2016 4:10:00 PM
    Following two consecutive very cold weekends, this past weekend was a nice change weather wise.  Unfortunately the fishing wasn’t as great as the weather for a lot of anglers.  Initial reports were slow, though as the weekend progressed into Monday, better reports came in from anglers who didn’t give up. Crappies:  ...
  • 1/26/2016 8:35:00 AM
    By John Luthens I was forty feet above Sauk Creek, on the fringes of Port Washington, Wisconsin. It was shaping up to be a perfect, January stalk. The rocky banks were snow covered and the water swirled through ice flows below. The only tracks winding to the water below were made by deer and coyotes. I was working above a deep pool that I hoped mi...
  • 1/26/2016 8:30:00 AM
    1/22/2016- Reported by Long Lake Bait, Tackle & C-Store The snowmobile/ATV lake trail was staked yesterday.  Thanks to all who helped with this! Crews were finding the ice depths anywhere from 6" to 10" and occasional 12". Very inconsistent.  Snowmobiles and ATV's should stay on the trail.  I received a call from Darle...
  • 1/26/2016 8:30:00 AM
    Steve Suman The Hayward forecast shows moderate temperatures this week, with highs and lows primarily in the 20s and 30s. The trade-off is a chance of snow every day, though so far not much for accumulation. We have plenty of good ice and decent snow cover, so all winter recreation is a “go” at this time. “Severe cold the past c...
  • 1/22/2016 10:45:00 AM
    ~ Fishing guides Roger LaPenter and Luke Kavajecz from Anglers All, 715/682-5754, report the following: This report is about the Ashland side of Chequamegon Bay.  Ice fishing season is really underway now! “Things are shaping up nicely on the ice after our last cold snap and we're getting out throughout Chequamegon Bay now,”...
  • 1/22/2016 10:40:00 AM
    MILWAUKEE -- People with little fishing experience will have the opportunity to learn about Wisconsin's fisheries, basic fishing skills, how to find fishable waters near their home and safely prepare their catch for the dinner table, as part of the Fishing for Dinner program. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is co-sponsoring the ...
  • 1/22/2016 10:40:00 AM
    Complete DNR Outdoor Report (Reports from conservation wardens, wildlife and fisheries staff and property managers from around the state) Warmer temperatures arrive after a week of frigid temperatures; whitetail bucks begin to shed antlers  Following freezing temperatures across the state, most counties are starting to return to a warme...
  • 1/22/2016 10:30:00 AM
    A near mirror image of the previous week’s weather (nicer temps on Thursday and Friday, temps falling through the day Saturday followed by below zero and wind on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday) put participation levels on par with the week before, but, results were somewhat better.  While ice thickness continue...
  • 1/18/2016 1:30:00 PM
    Attention Winnebago System Sturgeon Spearing Enthusiasts: Attached is the Regulation Pamphlet for the 2016 Sturgeon Spearing Season on the Lake Winnebago System.  Please review the regulation pamphlet if you are planning to take part in the 2016 season.  We have dispersed some hard copies of the regulations to license vendors aroun...
  • 1/15/2016 11:10:00 AM
    ~ Fishing guides Roger LaPenter and Luke Kavajecz from Anglers All, 715/682-5754, report the following: This report is about the Ashland side of Chequamegon Bay.  Winter is here with a vengeance, folks!  We’ve got single-digit high temps and snow almost every day.  The Ashland area has received 1-2 more inches of fresh snow o...