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  • 5/15/2015 2:55:00 PM
    Nate Baron of Ashland-based Up North Guide Service shows off a smallmouth bass he caught in Chequamegon Bay on a recent Sunday afternoon.  (Photo courtesy of Nate Baron) ~ Fishing guides Roger LaPenter and Luke Kavajecz from Anglers All, 715/682-5754 (http://www.anglersallwisconsin.com), report the following: This report is ...
  • 5/15/2015 2:55:00 PM
    ASHLAND, Wis. – Although the Chequamegon Bay area is certainly known for its world-class smallmouth bass fishing, there is plenty to experience and enjoy even if your particular passion in life isn’t hauling in a trophy fish. Ashland is home to a full-service, 121-slip marina, conveniently located in the center of town.  While the...
  • 5/15/2015 2:50:00 PM
    A big swing in the weather from highs of near 80 deg. last week, to rain, sleet and even some snow (today 5-12). Daily changes in temps, wind and cloud cover meant anglers needed to be on the move to find their quarry, especially walleye.Walleye: Good. Day to day things are changing. The warmer days with cloud cover brings walleyes into shallow w...
  • 5/12/2015 9:40:00 AM
    ~ 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.  It's certainly getting busy on the water around here and the fishing has been great!  “We've had some gorgeous weather up on the big...
  • 5/12/2015 9:40:00 AM
      Pictured is my son Chayton Carlson fishing and with the fish that we kept for a meal. Saturday I was able to get out on the water with my oldest son Chayton.We set out in the early afternoon with plans to catch at least one of each open season species in the lake we were fishing. By the end of the day we caught smallmouth, walley...
  • 5/12/2015 9:30:00 AM
    For fishing reports and to plan your visit, go to:http://www.washburncounty.org/news/what-to-do/171 Fishing & Outdoor Reports for Washburn County Fishing season dates 2014-2015 Download the fishing season dates for 2014-2015 [PDF} to plan your upcoming fishing trips.  DNR site. For up to date river levels for the Namekag...
  • 5/12/2015 9:20:00 AM
    With the warming water, the fishing has started to improve.  Most of the lake last week was around 60 degrees on the surface.  Both the largemouth and walleyes have become active. Largemouth bass are positioned in 2-6 ft of water.  Most of my success last week came from the boat launch channel to Lake Lawn golf course.  I was f...
  • 5/7/2015 2:15:00 PM
    The 2105 fishing season started off with a bang last week with anglers enjoying near perfect conditions.  In addition to the great fishing, turkey hunters also enjoyed another outstanding week of hunting. The walleye bite was on fire with lots of fish in the 15 to 20 inch range being caught along with some real dandies in the mid to upper 20i...
  • 5/7/2015 2:10:00 PM
    By Jim Onarheim This year’s Governors Fishing opener was held in Hayward WI. This year’s event was something special because it was the 50th annual. Fifty years ago Governor Warren Knowles started the Governors Fishing opener because of his love for hunting, fishing and the great Wisconsin outdoors. Because Wisconsin Indianhead ...
  • 5/7/2015 2:05:00 PM
    Hayward, WI - Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker was presented with a Henry Big Boy Steel .44 Magnum rifle at the 50th Annual Governor’s Fishing Opener on May 1, 2015. The rifle was manufactured at Henry Repeating Arms’ plant in Rice Lake, WI. It features custom serial number WGF50 in honor of the event. Andy Wickstrom, General Man...
  • 5/7/2015 2:05:00 PM
    Despite beautiful weather, the opener of the 2015 gamefish season was not as wonderful as we hoped. At least we had open water for the opener and some walleyes did get caught, just not in the overall numbers or by as many anglers as expected.Walleyes: Fair. Some anglers found good success, but as a whole a lot of time went into not a lot of fish fo...
  • 5/7/2015 2:00:00 PM
    Lake Geneva has an extremely cold water temperature this time of year and the water clarity is very high.  This is typical for Opening day of fishing season but it doesn’t always make for the best fishing. Largemouth bass are active in Abbey Harbor or in Trinkes Bay.  They can be caught on split shot rigged nightcrawlers or a green...
  • 5/7/2015 2:00:00 PM
    What a difference a year makes, Last season we were wondering if our favorite lake would be ice free for the fishing opener and this year some lakes have had open water for a month already and the walleye finished their spawn weeks ago. Most anglers that hit the water for last weekends opener were reporting some good fishing, Crappie and other Panf...
  • 5/7/2015 2:00:00 PM
    Opening Day is finally here.  Delavan Lake was a complete a zoo on Saturday.  By 6:00 a.m. the boat launch was just about full.  The pressure on the lake appears to be continuing into 2015.  Overall fishing was rather slow, some people did have success once they found some active fish. Crappie action has been okay in the Lake L...
  • 5/7/2015 1:55:00 PM
    Steve Suman Hayward hosted the 50th Annual Governors Fishing Opener this past weekend and sunny skies, warm temperatures, and cooperative fish all combined for an outstanding game fish opener – perhaps the best on record. Forecasts indicate warm temperatures continue this week, but include numerous chances for much-needed spring rains. &ldq...
  • 5/1/2015 12:50:00 PM
    ~ Fishing guide Roger LaPenter and wife Carolyn Swartz from Anglers All, 715/682-5754 (http://www.anglersallwisconsin.com), report the following: This report is about the Ashland side of Chequamegon Bay.  People are still catching plenty of trout and salmon all the way from the head of the bay out to the Apostle Islands. Anglers are tra...
  • 4/30/2015 2:25:00 PM
    It’s been another fantastic week in Central Wisconsin. With turkey season in full swing and fishing getting better and better daily it doesn’t get much better than this. The number one fishing topic this week has to be the OPENER.  With the 2015 open water fishing season upon us, anxious anglers will be headed to their f...
  • 4/30/2015 2:20:00 PM
    http://dnr.wi.gov/news/releases/article/?id=3588     MADISON, Wis. — A project to increase walleye production at the Wild Rose Fish Hatchery as well as separate projects for improvements at Black River State Forest and Sheboygan Marsh Wildlife Area gained approval from the State of Wisconsin Building Commission Wednesday...
  • 4/30/2015 2:00:00 PM
    Electronic deer and bear registration will provide additional convenience to hunters while keeping time-honored traditions aliveMADISON -- After a successful 2014 pilot program, deer and bear hunters in Wisconsin will be able to electronically register their harvest during 2015 hunting seasons.  -  Read Full Article  From ...
  • 4/30/2015 2:00:00 PM
    The smelt run is pretty much over in Ashland, but they are doing well harvesting them over in Superior now, according to Carolyn Swartz, co-owner of Anglers All.We hope all of you smelters had a great time during this year’s run and that you will visit Ashland next year when the smelt come to our shores once again!For more information on smel...
  • 4/28/2015 1:35:00 PM
    By John Luthens I held my breath, lying in the cattails and watching through binoculars as the pair of loons dove around the point and glided into the bay. The nest arched from the water 50 yards in front of me and into a chilly April morning. As the sun cracked the horizon, I thought for a moment they might enter the nest. But the birds upended a...
  • 4/28/2015 1:30:00 PM
    Hi Everyone, The 2015 Winnebago walleye tagging effort is in the books and the numbers are in.  Walleye tagging efforts took place from 03/24/2015-04/22/2015 and fish were primarily collected during electrofishing surveys, but we also tagged some walleye during some yellow perch and muskellunge fyke netting surveys.  In total, there were...
  • 4/28/2015 1:30:00 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/#tabx4 Must be spring! Fishing clinics are starting to pop up! Free Fishing Weekend is June 6 - 7 this year. It provides a great la...
  • 4/28/2015 1:30:00 PM
    Finally!  Accessibility will not be an issue for the opener, a first in the past couple years.  With ice out in the rear view, most all but a few large lakes are done with the walleye spawn and a gradual warming trend for the weekend means things look good for opener.  While cold nighttime temps and mild daytime temps saw surface w...
  • 4/28/2015 1:25:00 PM
    Forecasts promise great weather heading into Wisconsin’s May 2 game fish opener this weekend. A few days indicate minimal chances of rain, but all show high temperatures in the 60- to 70-degree range! Get your tackle ready – and make sure you have a current license! “Regulation changes brought good news for anglers,” says P...