Minocqua area fishing report
Is there ice? Yes. Is it safe? No. Four nights of temps in the teens, with the last two very calm has forced water temps into the close to freezing ranges. Some small ponds, edges of shallow lakes and bays of flowages have locked up. The pond behind our shop froze yesterday (11/21) which typically means that Minocqua will follow in 7-10 days. Forecast of night temps in the 20’s with high of mid 30’s means we should see some fishable ice as early as next week.
Musky: Good. The weekend was rough with high, cold winds relegating the few hardy souls to trolling. That proved successful for one particular crew who boated an ugly 47” on Saturday evening. Calmer temps allowing for more casting now, suckers overall still best. Musky season ends November 30.
Walleyes: Good. Few participants over the weekend due to wind. Prior and since, good below dams and along windward shores towards dusk on chubs, suckers and large fatheads.
Waiting to get some lake temps, but overall cold weather putting us in good conditions for early December ice fishing.
Kurt Justice
Kurt's Island Sport Shop
www.kurtsislandsports.com