Ashland Area Fishing Report for Sept. 25, 2014
~ Fishing Guide Roger LaPenter and wife Carolyn from Anglers All, 715/682-5754 (http://www.anglersallwisconsin.com), report the following:
This report is about the Ashland side of Chequamegon Bay. Some of the best smallmouth bass fishing of the year is coming up and anglers are already getting in on that classic fall bite. The smallies are definitely into their fall feeding patterns with anglers snagging them out near the rock pile and back into the breakwall.
There's still a lot of dirty water moving around out there so just keep an eye on it and look for clean water. The edges of the dirty water can be good as well.
“It's getting to be that most wonderful time of the year,” observed Luke Kavajecz, fishing guide for Anglers All. “The leaves are super colorful, mornings on the water have been crispy cool, and the fishing is fun.”
Carolyn LaPenter said the salmon are not out in large numbers yet, but they are coming in in waves as the water temperatures cool down.
“On the big water, everybody seems to be Coho-crazy,” said Luke. “The fish are definitely around and they seem to be of pretty good size this year.
“The fish are moving shallow in the mornings and evenings and then pushing out over deeper water during the daylight hours,” he continued. “Fish have been caught up in the rivers, too.”
Speaking of which, the inland trout rivers like the Sioux and Onion are fishing great right now for brookies and browns. Fall is the time to fish them aggressively. “The brook trout are all colored up and are just beautiful right now,” Luke noted.
The Brule River is looking great right now as well. Steelhead are trickling in and will only get better as the fall moves on.
The walleye are starting to transition, moving into shallow waters and people are trolling for them over the weed beds and in the drop-off to the channel.
For the most complete and up-to-date fishing report, just give us a call at Anglers All and we will keep you informed!
Luke Kavajecz of Anglers All found this Coho salmon hiding in the shallows of Lake Superior. He says the salmon “are definitely around and seem to be of pretty good size this year.
Ashland fishing guide Luke Kavajecz caught this colorful brook trout recently on an inland river in Ashland County.
~ The Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce, www.visitashland.com, 1-800-284-9484, reports:
Fishing is always a thrilling adventure in the Ashland area! Chequamegon Bay is famous for its world-class smallmouth bass fishing.
The 39th Annual Red Clay Classic will roar down the ABC Raceway track Sept. 26-27. More than 200 racers from throughout the Upper Midwest and Canada are expected to compete for their share of the huge purse.
Ashland's annual MarketFest will be Saturday, Sept. 27, starting at 10 a.m. in the city's historic downtown. The event features sidewalk sales, autumn/harvest foods and merchandise, baked goods, and music. The Ashland Lions Club will have their brat and hot dog stand in front of Moore's Army Navy Store.