Fishing slows but fish still here
By Wayne Morgenthaler
Now that we are getting cooler temperatures in the morning, the backwater fishing action is slowing down. Fishing from shore on the Wisconsin backwaters is best done with a small ice fishing jig tipped with a waxworm attached about a foot below a small bobber. Just remember to fish the edges of lily pads or dead trees lying in the water.
This time of the year is good for the big bass and northern pike. They like the colder temperatures. There have been some great bug hatches the last couple of days and trout are hitting in the late afternoons. Water levels still remain very low but trout are very active on the many small streams that run through most of our valleys.
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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. Call 608-647-6205 or email chamber@richlandalliance.com