Ashland County Fishing Report
River Rock Inn & Bait Shop, Located at 1200 W. Lake Shore Drive (U.S. Highway 2), in Ashland where you can stop in and see their wide variety of live bait, fishing tackle, gear, accessories, fresh and smoked fish from Lake Superior, local meat sticks, and microbrews, and much more. Call them at 715/682-3232 for the most current fishing report.
Scott Bretting from River Rock reports: Small Mouth are now done spawning and getting into their “Summer warm weather mode”. As we see the temps getting warmer, we will see more fish on top water. Fishing for Smallies could be a little tough now because of the hatches of natural bait.
Trolling for Walleye's in Chequamegon Bay at 15 foot using crawler harnesses has brought in some nice fish. The quality has been great.with some really big fish being caught and the quantity has been a little tough right now.
The Hex hatch just started, we need warmers nights for the hatch.
Break out your Fly Rod because it could be a lot of fun fishing on calm days!!!!
Frog patterns have been great on the Bay. Trolling continues to be very good with lots of Lake Trout being caught in the South Channel, using spoons behind the downriggers and flys with flashers or spin-in-glows. Inland fishing has been productive. As the water gets warmer, you will see of lot of people water skiing and on jet skis on the Inland Lakes. The campgrounds are busy so there is a lot of water activity to enjoy. The Blue Gills, Crappies, Perch and Bass are very active on the Inlands using crawlers, and leeches. There is a wide variety of baits to use for fishing any time this summer!!!!! Shore fishing off the Marina Sea Wall, Power Plant and the Base of the Ore Dock has brought in many fish from Rock Bass to Walleyes. Anglers are soaking Smelt and catching fish!
There are sand flies on the tip of Long Island on the beach so dress appropriately for now.
The water is getting warmer and we are in typical summer fishing! Enjoy!!!!!
Anglers All, Located at 2803 E. Lake Shore Drive (U.S. Highway 2) in Ashland, is a full-service tackle and fly shop offering a huge selection of baits and tackle for year round fishing. For the most complete and up-to-date fishing report, just give them a call at 715/682-5754, and they will gladly keep you informed!
Anglers have been catching Walleye at the head of the Bay, Brush Point and Kakagon Slough, using crawlers, leeches, and minnows as well as stick baits.
Northern’s have been caught at the Break Wall and along the Ashland shoreline with many Anglers casting spoons and spinner baits.
Trolling for Trout and Salmon has been very productive from Houghton Point all the way out to the Islands. Many fish are still being caught in shallower depths trolling stick baits, however, water temps are starting to warm and anglers are starting to transition into using spoons.
White River had a hex hatch a few days ago so Brown Trout Fishing should be really good.
Always be aware of deadheads and floating debris on the water!!!