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  • 8/8/2015 11:40:00 AM
    Ann with a Lake Geneva smallmouth Lake Geneva is now in it’s mid summer pattern.  Most of the quality fish have retreated to their deep water haunts to avoid the summer heat and excessive boat traffic.  Northern Pike fishing has been good.  The pike are in 30-33 ft of water.  They are biting on lindy rigged medium suck...
  • 8/8/2015 11:35:00 AM
    Summers make for long, busy Wisconsin River days for Department of Natural Resources Conservation Warden Supervisor Mike Green of Columbia County and Ryan Schmudlach, owner of the Wisconsin Canoe Company in Spring Green in neighboring Sauk County. The two men work to help make sure everyone is safe while enjoying the always popular Wisconsin River....
  • 8/8/2015 11:35:00 AM
    Wisconsin experienced a fairly dry week, with some localized rains, especially in the north and northeast. Most rivers are running low and sandbars are open on many portions of the Lower Wisconsin State Riverway and ready for any late-summer campers. The dry conditions have caused fire danger levels to increase, especially in central Wisconsin whe...
  • 8/8/2015 11:35:00 AM
    08/6/2015-Reported by Jim Stroede  Entering late summer the fishing remains good overall.  In my boat we've been picking up some nice walleyes, bass, and northern pike. Early morning has been the key time here lately.  Musky action is picking up too, some good fish have been caught locally. Good luck and good fishing,&nb...
  • 8/8/2015 11:30:00 AM
    One-of-a-kind attraction earns Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris national recognition for Shaping Retail’s Future   SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – More than one million visitors have experienced Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid, a new national destination attraction in downtown Memphis. Located inside a massive transformed spor...
  • 8/8/2015 11:30:00 AM
    It was a warm, but very windy week, making boat positioning and fishing more than a little difficult. The high winds didn’t keep fish from biting, in some cases it brought action up, but the good bites were tough to access. Walleyes: Very Good. Yeah ok, not as good as Largemouth Bass, but it was a very good week of walleye fishing if you cou...
  • 8/3/2015 2:15:00 PM
    Dick Ellis Great nephews Grant Ellis, Sammy Klick and Tate Ellis win the good fight July 31 while fishing with Grandpa Jim.
  • 8/3/2015 2:15:00 PM
    Delavan Lake fishing has been excellent.  The only problem is you need to find a time to go when the boat traffic isn’t too bad.  Even during the week, there are between 100-200 boats fishing at any given time. Walleye fishing has been the best it has been in the past 5-10 years.  Both numbers and size are good.  Most of ...
  • 8/3/2015 2:15:00 PM
    Fishing on Lake Geneva has been improving since the formation of the thermocline.  Northern Pike and Smallmouth bass action has been very good.  Most of the fish are associating with deep water structure in 22-25 ft of water.  Smallmouth bass fishing has been excellent in 22-25 ft of water.  You want to key on deep water struct...
  • 8/3/2015 2:15:00 PM
    Wow it’s been a crazy week in the Central Wisconsin area. Water temperatures have pushed up into the upper 70 degree range and the bite has taken a drastic turn. The walleye bite has been phenomenal this past week with several trips producing giant river walleyes in the 5 to 8 pound range.  The most productive bite...
  • 8/3/2015 2:10:00 PM
    ~ Fishing guides Roger LaPenter and Luke Kavajecz from Anglers All, 715/682-5754 (http://www.anglersallwisconsin.com), report the following: This report is about the Ashland side of Chequamegon Bay.  Summer smallmouth fishing has been sweet!  The fish have settled into their typical summertime patterns, utilizing deep weeds, current are...
  • 8/1/2015 1:30:00 PM
    FISHING SEASON DATES: Download the fishing season dates for 2015-2016 [PDF} to plan your upcoming fishing trips.   NAMEKAGON RIVER INFORMATION: For up to date river levels and conditions for the Namekagon River, click here. 07/29/2015-Reported by Jim Stroede  Walleye fishing has slowed down some in ...
  • 8/1/2015 1:30:00 PM
    http://dnr.wi.gov/news/releases/article/?id=3672  GRANTSBURG, Wis. - Parents looking for opportunities to get their children outside this summer can introduce them to the sport of kayaking at a Kids in Kayaks program at Crex Meadows State Wildlife Area on Saturday, August 15, from 10 a.m. to noon. This one-session class introduces ...
  • 7/31/2015 11:35:00 AM
    Special Needs Picnic, DeerFest Arrive! The New Berlin Gobblin’ Longbeards and the Lakeview Rod & Gun Club will host a Wheelin’ Sportsmen Special Needs Picnic Sunday, August 2, at 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Lakeview Rod & Gun Club on Big Muskego Lake.  This event is for people with disabilities and offers trap shooting, fis...
  • 7/28/2015 1:40:00 PM
    Lots of hot weather for the Northwoods, raising temps on the water and putting fish in some very typical bite patterns. Large Mouth Bass: Very good. Hard to deny this species the top spot due to the action they are supplying! Mornings finding good action on shallow running Cranks (scatter raps, Shallow Shad Raps) Spinnerbaits and chatterbaits late...
  • 7/28/2015 1:35:00 PM
    Steve Suman Forecasts indicate the string of warm days, mild nights – and thunderstorm chances – will continue in the North Woods. Keep an eye out for severe weather, but get out there – it is almost August and summer is quickly waning! “Fishing is generally good, despite very windy conditions,” says Pat at...
  • 7/28/2015 1:25:00 PM
    Mike Yurk bassinmajor@yahoo.com One of the cheapest, most overlooked, and yet most versatile pieces of fishing equipment is the bobber. Yes that is right. That cheap little plastic ball, found in any sport or bait shop just may be one of the most important pieces of fishing equipment you might have in your tackle box. The beauty of it is that it...
  • 7/28/2015 1:20:00 PM
    Fishing on Delavan Lake continues to be very good.  The only problem is the excessive fishing pressure.  For the best success, you want to be out very early in the a.m. or late in the afternoon.  The fish are holding in tight schools so when you catch one there are more to be had.  That is the reason you need to get out there ea...
  • 7/28/2015 1:20:00 PM
    The fish are starting to come into their mid summer patterns.  The fish are moving deeper and are actively feeding.  The only problem has been the summer time boat traffic which has been excessive after 10 a.m. most days of the week. Smallmouth bass fishing is good if you can find the active school of feeding fish.  A few times last...
  • 7/28/2015 1:20:00 PM
    MADISON -- Camping fees for Wisconsin state parks, state forests, statetrails, and state recreationareas<http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/findapark.html> will increase beginningon July 28, 2015.The fee increases were enacted as part of the 2015-2017 biennial statebudget. The legislation calls for the fee increases to go into effect assoon a...
  • 7/28/2015 12:50:00 PM
    Central Wisconsin Outdoor Report Central Wisconsin has been outstanding for action all summer long and this past week was another one for the books.  With big muskies and numerous walleyes and panfish along with great bass fishing why would anyone go anywhere else? The musky bite continues to be above average for this ...
  • 7/28/2015 12:25:00 PM
    07/22/15-Reported by Long Lake Bait, Tackle & C-Store  Fishing remains great on Long Lake!!!  Biting good right now are lots of nice Sunny's 8-9" Blue Gills, and the Crappie have started back up again!  They are shallow off the weed beds 3-5'. Waxies, worms, Crappie Minnows and Panfish leeches are all working!  Walleye...
  • 7/28/2015 12:20:00 PM
    Great Lakes spotted muskies set for release after year of careful rearingWILD ROSE, Wis. – After a year of careful rearing at the Department of Natural Resources Wild Rose Fish Hatchery, some 6,000 Great Lakes spotted muskies are set to begin the next phase of their journey, getting ready to test Wisconsin anglers and serve as brood stock in ...
  • 7/28/2015 12:15:00 PM
    I have distant but fond memories of being a Boy Scout. Now, in an older and supposedly wiser reality, I am still an active adult leader in our own local Boy Scout Troop. I believe there is inherent value in pitching a tent that will keep the rain out and building a fire that won’t burn down the forest. More importantly, there is value in prov...
  • 7/28/2015 12:15:00 PM
    Mid summer weather has certain species setting up in typical patterns for this time of year.  Other species not so much.     Large mouth Bass: very good. Providing the best overall action for our summer visitors. A myrid  of tactics from simple wacky  worming, to Carolina rigging, to crank baiting and top wet or buz...