Minocqua Area Fishing Report
Cool and wet! While the threat of an early snow was on last week’s forecast, few people saw the little snow we did get as it melted before dawn. Water temps have dropped this past week, low surface temps at 45 degrees to as high as 52 degrees. Could actually climb a little as forecast for low 60’s scheduled for Mon thru Wed. of this week.
Musky: Good – Very Good. Most reports from angler’s still working suckers have been very good. Most of fish from 40-48” this past week. Multi fish trips with enough action on slow working gliders and jointed cranks to keep casting a viable option.
Walleyes: Good – fair. Action slowing a bit as waters cools. Shallow bite on jigs w / chubs- muds getting slower as shallows cool. Deep water all about being able to hover over fish during windows of activity. Larger chubs and suckers on Lindy style rigs best.
Crappies: Fair. Fewer anglers still out. Slow fishing med. Fat heads on slips around deep wood. Not easy with some windy days, but with good boat control on the light to moderate days decent catches of nice slabs (11-14”) still available.
Most Smallmouth bass and Northern Pike have been incidental catches. Same with Yellow Perch.
No reports on Largemouth Bass or Bluegill.
Weather not bad when not windy. Still plenty of time to try and boat that big Musky of the year or add a Walleye or two to the freezer.
Kurt Justice
Kurt’s Island Sport Shop