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  • 1/22/2016 10:30:00 AM
    A near mirror image of the previous week’s weather (nicer temps on Thursday and Friday, temps falling through the day Saturday followed by below zero and wind on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday) put participation levels on par with the week before, but, results were somewhat better.  While ice thickness continue...
  • 1/18/2016 1:30:00 PM
    Attention Winnebago System Sturgeon Spearing Enthusiasts: Attached is the Regulation Pamphlet for the 2016 Sturgeon Spearing Season on the Lake Winnebago System.  Please review the regulation pamphlet if you are planning to take part in the 2016 season.  We have dispersed some hard copies of the regulations to license vendors aroun...
  • 1/15/2016 11:10:00 AM
    ~ Fishing guides Roger LaPenter and Luke Kavajecz from Anglers All, 715/682-5754, report the following: This report is about the Ashland side of Chequamegon Bay.  Winter is here with a vengeance, folks!  We’ve got single-digit high temps and snow almost every day.  The Ashland area has received 1-2 more inches of fresh snow o...
  • 1/15/2016 11:10:00 AM
    By Wayne Morgenthaler The ice is a lot safer now with the cold weather.  The ice fishing on the backwaters of the Wisconsin River for pan fish has been slow.  The bite has been early in the morning and only a couple of feet below the ice.  Now that the water temperature is changing the fish should be more towards the bottom.  T...
  • 1/15/2016 11:05:00 AM
    1/14/16- Reported by- Long Lake Bait, Tackle & C-Store Ice condition reports on Long Lake are coming in at around 6"-8"  with a few 10" spots.  Crappies have started to bite.  Folks this week have been catching Crappie, Bluegill, Perch, Bass, Walleye & Northern.  Most folks have been using Waxies & spikes ...
  • 1/15/2016 11:05:00 AM
    Well we are finally seeing some safe ice on most of our area lakes and guys are getting out to their favorite hot spots. That doesn’t mean it’s safe everywhere but there is a few good locations for anglers to head out.  Always use caution when heading out on the ice. The bite has been very good for all species of panfish as well...
  • 1/15/2016 11:00:00 AM
    Northern pike are waiting as ice fishing season ramps up with Free Fishing Weekend MADISON -- While the ice fishing season is off to a slower than usual start this year, anglers can be sure of one thing: when the ice finally cooperates, the northern pike will be waiting. - Read Full Article  Wisconsin DNR Lake Superior stocking...
  • 1/12/2016 10:55:00 AM
    Steve Suman For people who wondered if winter weather would ever arrive this year – it is here! The sub-zero lows forecast for this week, combined with (at this time) no “major” snow events, should build good ice on the lakes and freeze the swamps so snowmobile trail crews can stake the entire system. Conditions should then be ex...
  • 1/12/2016 10:50:00 AM
    January 12, 2016.  Muskie Expo is proud to announce that due to explosive growth, the 2016 Muskie Expo Milwaukee will be held at a brand new location on February 12-14, 2016.  Located a short 30 minutes north of Milwaukee on Highway 45, at Exit 65, the Washington County Fairgrounds and Convention Center, located in West Bend, WI, wi...
  • 1/12/2016 10:50:00 AM
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    ASHLAND , Wis. - An emergency rule governing the lake trout harvest in Lake Superior takes effect today (Monday, Jan. 11) following a series of public input opportunities and administration approvals. The rule, which includes a daily bag limit of three lake trout in key recreational areas, was developed through extensive public input includin...
  • 1/12/2016 10:45:00 AM
    Angler Education for Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/fishing/anglereducation/, click on the "Fishing in the Neighborhood" tab.   The DNR's Fishing in the Neighborhood (FIN) program will be hiring 5 Fin Interns, or FIN'terns&nb...
  • 1/12/2016 10:45:00 AM
    Angler Education for Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/Fishing/AnglerEducation/#tabx4  Winter is throwing us a curve ball for Free Fishing Weekend, January 16-17, 2016. Keep your eyes on the Free Fishing Weekend page for updates and alwa...
  • 1/12/2016 10:45:00 AM
    Finally some true cold winter like weather to help make the ice we need to be able to safely venture out. Air temps shot down into the negative degree marks, enough to expect a good inch plus of ice to be made per day over the next five plus days. Once some lakes become safe for vehicle travel by next weekend, dispersing the fishing pressure and a...
  • 1/12/2016 10:40:00 AM
     ~ Fishing guides Roger LaPenter and Luke Kavajecz from Anglers All, 715/682-5754, report the following: This report is about the Ashland side of Chequamegon Bay.  Winter is here, folks!  The Ashland area has received 3-4 more inches of fresh snow over the last couple of days with more on the way.  And despite temperatures av...
  • 1/12/2016 10:30:00 AM
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  • 1/8/2016 10:30:00 AM
    Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Outdoor Report summary for January 7, 2016  Complete DNR Outdoor Report (Reports from conservation wardens, wildlife and fisheries staff and property managers from around the state) Ice and snow conditions continue to vary widely across the state; most ski trails open, but few counties have open...
  • 1/8/2016 10:25:00 AM
     RHINELANDER, Wis. -- A ban on baiting for hunting and feedingdeer for recreational viewing or other purposes in Oneida, Forest and Vilascounties will take effect Jan. 11, 2016 due to the detection of chronicwasting disease in captive white-tailed deer on private land in OneidaCounty reported in December.Forest and Vilas counties are...
  • 1/7/2016 11:55:00 AM
    First report of the new year…  Happy New Year everyone!!!! Finally we are starting to see some safe ice in the central Wisconsin area. Lakes in central Wisconsin are averaging 3 to 6 inches of ice depending on their size. The larger flowages are still unpredictable and have just started to freeze up.  I wouldn’t suggest h...
  • 1/7/2016 11:50:00 AM
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  • 1/7/2016 11:50:00 AM
    1/6/2016- Reported by Jim Stroede Guide Service Ice fishing is in full swing here in Washburn County. Ice thickness varies from lake to lake, however, the places I've been out on had 5 1/2 inches of good ice over this past weekend.  Generally walk out access is good in most places, ATV or driving trucks out onto the ice is not ...
  • 1/7/2016 11:45:00 AM
    January 5, 2016 Expanded catch-and-release season, stream reclassifications greet trout anglers in the New YearMADISON -- Trout anglers have much to celebrate in 2016 as an expanded early trout season gets underway and ongoing habitat improvements are contributing to upgraded stream classifications. - Read Full Article Milwaukee Bucks team u...
  • 1/6/2016 8:50:00 AM
    Caution is the best way to describe conditions in the Lakeland area, Still! Here it is the 5th of January and some lakes in the area are not completely iced over. Walking is the ONLY way to go, and even then- spud your way to make sure. In some instances, certain lakes look ( due to snow cover) and start out safe (3-8”) but there may be...
  • 1/6/2016 8:45:00 AM
    By John Luthens The sun broke the horizon to reveal a winter wonderland in southern Bayfield County. The landscape was blinding white and the jack pines and burr oaks were capped to the gills in snow. It was the first day of Wisconsin’s catch-and-release trout season and it was uncharted territory. If I’d calculated my history correctl...
  • 1/6/2016 8:45:00 AM
    MADISON - Migratory bird hunters are reminded that January Canada goosehunting dates in the Mississippi River Zone have changed - the 2015-16Canada goose hunting season will be open through Jan. 7 in this zone.While online regulations<http://dnr.wi.gov/files/PDF/pubs/wm/WM0010.pdf>show current season structure, paper regulations wil...