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  • 11/16/2016 10:40:00 AM
    As October seems to have slid into the second week of November, anglers are finding good reason to get the boats out for “one last shot” at landing a musky or putting some last minute fish in the freezer.  A few 20 degree mornings have helped push surface temps into the upper 40’s all throughout the Lakeland area.  Some ...
  • 11/16/2016 10:40:00 AM
    Steve Suman  Enjoy the extended fine fall weather the first part of this week, as it appears an abrupt change is in the cards for Friday and into the weekend. One forecast shows a high of 51 degrees Friday – followed by a high of 31 degrees Saturday! Deer hunters will appreciate snow this weekend for the start of gun deer season!  ...
  • 11/16/2016 10:35:00 AM
    Coho salmon spawning is now complete, and the Lake Michigan weir reports for the Besadny and Root River facilities have been updated with the final numbers for the fall season.  Please visit the following webpages for current information: Besadny - http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/fishing/lakemichigan/BesadnyFacilityReport.html Root Ri...
  • 11/16/2016 10:30:00 AM
    Complete DNR Outdoor Report (Reports from conservation wardens, wildlife and fisheries staff and property managers from around the state) Unseasonably warm weather continues for outdoor recreation; white-tail deer rut continuing strong  Most of the state has enjoyed beautiful weather over the past week and weekend. With no rain, sunny s...
  • 11/16/2016 10:30:00 AM
    It has been another fantastic week here in central Wisconsin for outdoor activities. The weather has been about as perfect as one could want for fall activities and the hunting and fishing have been very good.  Water temperatures are holding right around that 50 degree mark with good current flow on the Wisconsin River. The musky fishing ha...
  • 11/11/2016 10:15:00 AM
    ASHLAND, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has extended the comment period through Nov. 15 for several rule options to help sustainably manage the Lake Superior lake trout fishery. Provide feedback on your preferred options by taking the online public survey here. Terry Margenau, DNR Lake Superior fisheries...
  • 11/10/2016 12:20:00 PM
    November 7, 2016 Steve Suman   If you are taking great pride in consistently running an hour ahead of schedule... perhaps you forgot to turn back your clock Saturday night/Sunday morning! Mild weather continues in the North Woods this week, mirroring last year’s fall pattern. Should that continue, expect to see an abrupt change next ...
  • 11/10/2016 12:20:00 PM
    BAYFIELD, Wis. - A public hearing on an emergency and permanent rule to guide sustainable harvests of cisco - or lake herring -- from Lake Superior will be held Nov. 14 in Bayfield by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.  Cisco hold significant commercial value and also represent a key link in the Lake Superior food chain,...
  • 11/10/2016 12:15:00 PM
    We just dropped the anchor and the current swung us around until the anchor finally held. The wind across the Mississippi River was gusting and the high water with resulting strong current tugged at our boat. We were in about sixteen feet of water.Bruce and his grandson, Jack baited their three way rigs, dropping them into the fast moving water. I ...
  • 11/10/2016 12:10:00 PM
    The ‘river of presidents’ on the edge of November.  By John Luthens  Scant weeks before the presidential election and I was up to the waterline in a fine state of political current. Hooks and barbs were flying. A numbing sensation had begun somewhere along my left toe and was slowly creeping upward and threatening to freez...
  • 11/10/2016 12:05:00 PM
    This incredibly mild November has given way for anglers to take advantage of increased opportunities out on the water.   Surface temps of 47-53 degrees are being reported throughout the Lakeland area.  Anglers finding good fishing for many species this weekend that typically by now they’ve given up on.Musky:  Very good.&nb...
  • 11/10/2016 12:00:00 PM
    The Lake Michigan and Green Bay Outdoor Fishing Report has been updated with current fishing information. Please visit - http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/Fishing/lakemichigan/OutdoorReport.html to view the latest reports.
  • 11/10/2016 11:20:00 AM
    What a change in weather this past week, and not for the better if you are an outdoorsmen.  At this time of the year, we as outdoorsmen are looking for cooler days and nights to not only bring down the water temperatures but to kick-star the fall rut.  Right now our water temperatures are holding right around the 50 degree mark but it doe...
  • 11/9/2016 6:50:00 PM
    Darkness will be falling a little quicker starting this weekend with the end of daylight savings time and the clocks falling back an hour, but with temperatures the way they have been, there's still plenty of time to get outdoors this fall. While several rain cells moved across the state recently, trails in state parks and forests are in good shape...
  • 11/4/2016 7:15:00 AM
    Anglers All, Located at 2803 E. Lake Shore Drive (U.S. Highway 2) in Ashland, is a full-service tackle and fly shop with a professional guide service for Lake Superior and area inland lakes and rivers, offering the largest selection of baits and tackle in the Chequamegon Bay area.  For the most complet...
  • 11/4/2016 7:15:00 AM
    Fall hunting is in full swing – DNR website offers wealth of information on season changesMADISON - The nine day gun deer hunt, a staple in Wisconsin's cultural framework, is almost here and a number of tools on the Department of Natural Resources website offers answers to many questions hunters have leading up to the hunt. - Read Full A...
  • 11/4/2016 7:10:00 AM
    With the end of October, interest in fishing drops off.  Anglers are still in pursuit of Musky.   Some walleyes and a few crappie/perch fisherman can also be found.  With water temps a bit above average (reports of 47-53 degrees) there is still plenty of time to get out and pursue your favorite fish.Musky:  Very good. ...
  • 11/4/2016 7:10:00 AM
    October 31, 2016 Steve Suman This week’s forecast predicts highs in the upper 50s, lows in the upper 30s, and sunshine – after moving on from a drab, dreary, windy, rainy Monday. Take advantage of this unseasonably mild weather to extend the season of whatever outdoor fall activities you enjoy! Guide Steve Genson at Hayward Bait says...
  • 11/1/2016 6:35:00 PM
    Gearing up for fall  By the time you read this article we who troll and live bait fish will be gearing up for our fall patterns and, with any luck, the trophy of a lifetime. The months of September through December should be some of the most productive times of the year. This is the period when most or all trophy fish are to be caught &hellip...
  • 10/31/2016 10:25:00 AM
    By John Luthens For my cousin, Bryce: We fight because we have been to the wild places. I fled towards Deadfall Bend with worry simmering on the backburner of my mind like a kettle of dark soup. In the beginning, the northern interstate sky was purest blue and the southern leaves of Wisconsin held tight to their color upon the trees, but the furt...
  • 10/31/2016 10:20:00 AM
    It has been a very exciting week here in Central Wisconsin.  We have had outstanding walleye and crappie fishing, along with a very good perch bite.  In addition to the previously mentioned species the musky bite has really come into its own.  Water temperatures are holding steady in the lower to mid-fifties which has some good fish ...
  • 10/31/2016 10:15:00 AM
    Steve Suman  Moderate fall weather continues in the North Woods, though with signs of moving to more seasonal aspects. This week looks to be a bit cooler and again (surprise!) includes chances for rain – with snow possible on the weekend. However, IF it occurs, Sunday’s high of 50 degrees should remove all evidence. Take advantage...
  • 10/31/2016 10:10:00 AM
    10/27/16 - Reported by Jim Stroede Guide Service I've been fishing muskie exclusively here in the month of October.  The bite has been good to very good most days.  One thing that has been working well is dragging live suckers and casting big minnow baits. We are catching more fish deeper rather than shallow this week, see...
  • 10/31/2016 10:10:00 AM
    MADISON - The deadline to purchase sturgeon spearing licenses for the 2017 Lake Winnebago and Upriver Lakes sturgeon spearing seasons is Oct. 31, with assessments from earlier this year indicating spearers will have a shot at many fish longer than 75 inches.   Wisconsin's sturgeon spearing season tradition dates to the 1930s with the ann...
  • 10/31/2016 10:05:00 AM
    The Lake Michigan weir reports for the Besadny and Root River facilities have been updated.  Please visit the following webpages for current information: Besadny - http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/fishing/lakemichigan/BesadnyFacilityReport.html Root River - http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/fishing/lakemichigan/RootRiverReport.html Strawberry C...