Panfish Activity Picking Up in Richland Center
By Wayne Morgenthaler
I am starting to get some good fishing reports. The Wisconsin River is still high but the fish are biting. I had a nice report of an 8 pound 2 ounce walleye taken on a live nightcrawler on the river. You need to find where side streams enter into the river and target fish holding out of the strong current. Once you locate these spots fishing has been tremendous.
The Wisconsin backwaters are just starting to heat up with the male bluegills now moving in to the shallows. Crappie action is good during the last two hours of before sunset. Trout streams are starting to return to normal levels and fishing should be good for the upcoming weekend.
A good place to get information for outdoor activities for Richland County is to stop in at the Visitor Center located in Richland Center at the railroad station which is currently open from 8 to 4, Monday through Friday. They have some outstanding maps to help you navigate. They can also line you up with local guides. They are located on Hwy 14 in the middle of town and just look for the railroad car and station. There is a stop light at the intersection that you will need to turn on. You can call 608-647-6205 or email chamber@richlandalliance.com
For information on lodging, dining, entertainment and more outdoors in the Richland Center Area, call the Richland Chamber at 608-647-6205, or connect at chamber@richlandalliance.com or www.richlandchamber.com.
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| Expert Wisconsin River angler Wayne Morgenthaler spent time in a boat with his wife Kathy near Richland Center to find great bluegill fishing this week. | ||