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Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports 7/15/2008 by Jim Hirt (7/16/2008)
[Milwaukee,WI] Continuous west wind has pushed the warm water out of Milwaukee. Surface temperature is 46 with the coldest water north of the filtration plant. This has brought the fish to the top 30 feet.
[Milwaukee,WI] Continuous west wind has pushed the warm water out of Milwaukee. Surface temperature is 46 with the coldest water north of the filtration plant. This has brought the fish to the top 30 feet.
Wausau, WI Area fishing report by Joel DeBoer (7/10/2008)
[Wausau,WI] Hot weather and hot fishing continues in North-Central Wisconsin!
[Wausau,WI] Hot weather and hot fishing continues in North-Central Wisconsin!
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports 7/8/2008 by Jim Hirt (7/08/2008)
[Milwaukee,WI] Continuous west wind has pushed the warm water out of Milwaukee. Surface temperature is 55 with the coldest water north of the filtration plant. This has brought the fish to the top 40 feet. We are catching all five types of Lake Michigan fish Chinook, Coho and Lake, Brown and Rainbow Trout.
[Milwaukee,WI] Continuous west wind has pushed the warm water out of Milwaukee. Surface temperature is 55 with the coldest water north of the filtration plant. This has brought the fish to the top 40 feet. We are catching all five types of Lake Michigan fish Chinook, Coho and Lake, Brown and Rainbow Trout.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports 6/30/2008 by Jim Hirt (6/30/2008)
[Milwaukee,WI] West wind has pushed the warm water out of Milwaukee. Surface temperature is 46 degrees this has brought the fish to the top 40 feet.
[Milwaukee,WI] West wind has pushed the warm water out of Milwaukee. Surface temperature is 46 degrees this has brought the fish to the top 40 feet.
Hot Weather = Hot Fishing! by Joel DeBoer (6/26/2008)
[Wausau,WI] From muskies to catfish, from walleyes to crappies - a host of species are currently active in the Wausau area!
[Wausau,WI] From muskies to catfish, from walleyes to crappies - a host of species are currently active in the Wausau area!
Summer walleyes are here by Greg Thelen (6/25/2008)
[Chippewa Flowage,WI] the walleye have finally moved into a more summer pattern with the deeper humps producing nice fish.
[Chippewa Flowage,WI] the walleye have finally moved into a more summer pattern with the deeper humps producing nice fish.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports 6/24/2008 by Jim Hirt (6/25/2008)
[Milwaukee,WI] We are catching Chinook, Coho and Lake Trout. The fish are from the 50 to 155 feet of water fishing the top 50 feet. A thermo cline is setting up at about 25 down with temps of 50 and colder below.
[Milwaukee,WI] We are catching Chinook, Coho and Lake Trout. The fish are from the 50 to 155 feet of water fishing the top 50 feet. A thermo cline is setting up at about 25 down with temps of 50 and colder below.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports 6/17/2008 by Jim Hirt (6/17/2008)
[Milwaukee,WI] By Capt. Jim Hirt We are catching Chinook, Coho and Lake Trout. The Rainbows have disappeared for now. We had our best action in 55 to 110 feet of water. The fish are in a little closer to shore than they have been.
[Milwaukee,WI] By Capt. Jim Hirt We are catching Chinook, Coho and Lake Trout. The Rainbows have disappeared for now. We had our best action in 55 to 110 feet of water. The fish are in a little closer to shore than they have been.
Wausau, WI Area fishing report by Joel DeBoer (6/16/2008)
[Wausau,WI] Despite recent rain and high water, fishing remains very good for an array of species!
[Wausau,WI] Despite recent rain and high water, fishing remains very good for an array of species!
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports 6/9/2008 by Jim Hirt (6/09/2008)
[Milwaukee,WI] The unsettled weather and storms has not effected the action Lake Michigan. Great catches of Chinook, Coho and Lake Lobsters better known as Lake Trout. Some rainbows as well. We had our best action in 55 to 110 feet of water.
[Milwaukee,WI] The unsettled weather and storms has not effected the action Lake Michigan. Great catches of Chinook, Coho and Lake Lobsters better known as Lake Trout. Some rainbows as well. We had our best action in 55 to 110 feet of water.
Lake Wisconsin Walleyes & Saugers 6-7-08 by Joel Ballweg (6/08/2008)
[Wisconsin River,WI] How big was the first walleye or sauger that you ever caught? The first walleye ten year Andrew Allen ever caught was 29" long and the first sauger he ever caught was 22" long! Both were caught right here on Lake Wisconsin!
[Wisconsin River,WI] How big was the first walleye or sauger that you ever caught? The first walleye ten year Andrew Allen ever caught was 29" long and the first sauger he ever caught was 22" long! Both were caught right here on Lake Wisconsin!
Lake Wisconsin Walleyes & Catfish by Joel Ballweg (6/08/2008)
[Wisconsin River,WI] Anyone know how to make a 6'9" ex-UW Badger offensive lineman with two Rose bowl rings squeal like a little girl?
[Wisconsin River,WI] Anyone know how to make a 6'9" ex-UW Badger offensive lineman with two Rose bowl rings squeal like a little girl?
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports 6/3/2008 by Jim Hirt (6/03/2008)
[Milwaukee,WI] We had our best action in 75 to 120 feet of water. We started south of Prince Wilhelm wreck that lies 3 miles due east of the main gap Milwaukee.
[Milwaukee,WI] We had our best action in 75 to 120 feet of water. We started south of Prince Wilhelm wreck that lies 3 miles due east of the main gap Milwaukee.
Wausau, WI Area Fishing Report by Joel DeBoer (5/29/2008)
[Wausau,WI] Excellent fishing awaits those traveling to the Wausau, WI area for a variety of species!
[Wausau,WI] Excellent fishing awaits those traveling to the Wausau, WI area for a variety of species!
Wisconsin RIver Musky Report by Joel DeBoer (5/27/2008)
[Wisconsin River,WI] The Wisconsin musky opener has arrived, and a good opener it was indeed!
[Wisconsin River,WI] The Wisconsin musky opener has arrived, and a good opener it was indeed!
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports by Jim Hirt (5/27/2008)
[Milwaukee,WI] We had our best action working east and west from 65 to 180 feet of water. We started south of Prince Wilhelm wreck that lies 3 miles due east of the main gap Milwaukee.
[Milwaukee,WI] We had our best action working east and west from 65 to 180 feet of water. We started south of Prince Wilhelm wreck that lies 3 miles due east of the main gap Milwaukee.
Lake Wisconsin Walleyes & Saugers 5-25-08 by Joel Ballweg (5/25/2008)
[Wisconsin River,WI] Memorial Day weekend has come and gone. Fishing on Lake Wisconsin wasn't a numbers game but the quality sure was impressive.
[Wisconsin River,WI] Memorial Day weekend has come and gone. Fishing on Lake Wisconsin wasn't a numbers game but the quality sure was impressive.
Lake Wisconsin walleyes by Joel Ballweg (5/21/2008)
[Wisconsin River,WI] You have an excellent chance of connecting with a big walleye when fishing for late spring or early summer walleyes here on Lake Wisconsin.
[Wisconsin River,WI] You have an excellent chance of connecting with a big walleye when fishing for late spring or early summer walleyes here on Lake Wisconsin.
Good Walleye Action by Greg Thelen (5/19/2008)
[Chippewa Flowage,WI] the weather was tough with strong winds and thunderstorms, but the walleyes were active on the west side.
[Chippewa Flowage,WI] the weather was tough with strong winds and thunderstorms, but the walleyes were active on the west side.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports 5/18/2008 by Jim Hirt (5/18/2008)
[Milwaukee,WI] We had our best action working east and west from 80 to 170 feet of water. We started south of Prince Wilhelm wreck that lies 3 miles due east of the main gap Milwaukee.
[Milwaukee,WI] We had our best action working east and west from 80 to 170 feet of water. We started south of Prince Wilhelm wreck that lies 3 miles due east of the main gap Milwaukee.
Lake Wisconsin Multi-Species 5-17-08 by Joel Ballweg (5/17/2008)
[Wisconsin River,WI] Early summer is a great time to experience fishing on Lake Wisconsin. You never know what your going to end up catching while trolling for walleyes.
[Wisconsin River,WI] Early summer is a great time to experience fishing on Lake Wisconsin. You never know what your going to end up catching while trolling for walleyes.
Hot Fishing in Wausau, WI! by Joel DeBoer (5/16/2008)
[Wausau,WI] A variety of species currently acitve make the Wausau, WI area one of the "go-to" places right now for fish catching action!
[Wausau,WI] A variety of species currently acitve make the Wausau, WI area one of the "go-to" places right now for fish catching action!
Lake Wisconsin Walleyes & Saugers 5-16-08 by Joel Ballweg (5/16/2008)
[Wisconsin River,WI] Early summer walleye & sauger fishing is just starting to pick up here on Lake Wisconsin. The bite should continue to get better and better over the next week.
[Wisconsin River,WI] Early summer walleye & sauger fishing is just starting to pick up here on Lake Wisconsin. The bite should continue to get better and better over the next week.
Lake Wisconsin Crappies & Saugers 5-15-08 by Joel Ballweg (5/15/2008)
[Wisconsin River,WI] This time of the year on Lake Wisconsin, a guy has a choice. He can target crappies on or near the beds or you can chase walleyes & saugers out in the main lake.
[Wisconsin River,WI] This time of the year on Lake Wisconsin, a guy has a choice. He can target crappies on or near the beds or you can chase walleyes & saugers out in the main lake.
Lake Wisconsin Crappies 5-14-08 by Joel Ballweg (5/14/2008)
[Wisconsin River,WI] When you find the crappies on the spawning beds, the action is usually fast and consistent. That's what we experienced today on Lake Wisconsin.
[Wisconsin River,WI] When you find the crappies on the spawning beds, the action is usually fast and consistent. That's what we experienced today on Lake Wisconsin.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports 5/12/2008 by Jim Hirt (5/12/2008)
[Milwaukee,WI] We had our best action working 70 to 90 feet of water between the north gap and off the Water Filtration Plant.
[Milwaukee,WI] We had our best action working 70 to 90 feet of water between the north gap and off the Water Filtration Plant.
Opening Week Fishing Westside Chippewa Flowage by Greg Thelen (5/11/2008)
[Chippewa Flowage,WI] weather was tough and success was scattered during opening week.
[Chippewa Flowage,WI] weather was tough and success was scattered during opening week.
Spawning Spring Crappies on Lake Wisconsin. Saturday, May 10nth a.m. by Joel Ballweg (5/11/2008)
[Wisconsin River,WI] Doug Kuiper is a crappie fishing nut! He absolutely loves fishing for these speckled panfish and simply can't get enough information about how to catch them.
[Wisconsin River,WI] Doug Kuiper is a crappie fishing nut! He absolutely loves fishing for these speckled panfish and simply can't get enough information about how to catch them.
Spawning Spring Crappies on Lake Wisconsin 5-9-08 by Joel Ballweg (5/11/2008)
[Wisconsin River,WI] Scott Billings and Steve Fausnaugh met me at 2:00pm this afternoon at the boat landing. They were looking forward to getting in on some of the great spring crappie fishing that they've read and heard about on Lake Wisconsin. There timing could not have been better!
[Wisconsin River,WI] Scott Billings and Steve Fausnaugh met me at 2:00pm this afternoon at the boat landing. They were looking forward to getting in on some of the great spring crappie fishing that they've read and heard about on Lake Wisconsin. There timing could not have been better!
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports 5/6/2008 by Jim Hirt (5/07/2008)
[Milwaukee,WI] We had our best action working 30 to 50 feet of water outside the break wall between the main gap to the north gap and off St. Mary's Hospital.
[Milwaukee,WI] We had our best action working 30 to 50 feet of water outside the break wall between the main gap to the north gap and off St. Mary's Hospital.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports 4/28/2008 by Jim Hirt (4/28/2008)
[Milwaukee,WI] We had our best action working 30 to 40 feet of water outside the break wall between the main gap to the north gap. We also fished the temp breaks in front of the harbor gaps and marked fish at all depths with good success.
[Milwaukee,WI] We had our best action working 30 to 40 feet of water outside the break wall between the main gap to the north gap. We also fished the temp breaks in front of the harbor gaps and marked fish at all depths with good success.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports 4/21/2008 by Jim Hirt (4/21/2008)
[Milwaukee,WI] Brown trout are hot for Vulcan Spoons. Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports 4/21/2008 By Capt. Jim Hirt. April fishing is very good. Most of our charter trips are catching 18 to 22 fish. Mostly Browns with some Lake Trout, Rainbows and Chinooks.
[Milwaukee,WI] Brown trout are hot for Vulcan Spoons. Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports 4/21/2008 By Capt. Jim Hirt. April fishing is very good. Most of our charter trips are catching 18 to 22 fish. Mostly Browns with some Lake Trout, Rainbows and Chinooks.
Bring on the sun by Greg Thelen (4/12/2008)
[Chippewa Flowage,WI] 21 days till the opener and we still have ice on the Chip
[Chippewa Flowage,WI] 21 days till the opener and we still have ice on the Chip
Wisconsin River below the Dells by Joel Ballweg (3/18/2008)
[Wisconsin River,WI] A long, cold winter was officially put behind us when we made our first open water walleye fishing excursion of the year to the Wisconsin river below the Dells Dam. Long time friends Mark "Buck" Pings and Kevin Key were more than willing to join me for the first fishing trip of the year. All of us were looking forward to feeling the pull of a walleye or sauger on the end of our line.
[Wisconsin River,WI] A long, cold winter was officially put behind us when we made our first open water walleye fishing excursion of the year to the Wisconsin river below the Dells Dam. Long time friends Mark "Buck" Pings and Kevin Key were more than willing to join me for the first fishing trip of the year. All of us were looking forward to feeling the pull of a walleye or sauger on the end of our line.
May Walleyes & Saugers on Lake Wisconsin by Joel Ballweg (3/02/2008)
[Wisconsin River,WI] Saturday, May 12, 2007 The crappie fishing this spring was fun but I was ready to leave it behind and start chasing walleyes. I've been seeing lots of good fish pictures from quite a few of the other Lake Wisconsin walleye fisherman and it's been killing me to not be able to go after them. Today was the day I started to change all that.
[Wisconsin River,WI] Saturday, May 12, 2007 The crappie fishing this spring was fun but I was ready to leave it behind and start chasing walleyes. I've been seeing lots of good fish pictures from quite a few of the other Lake Wisconsin walleye fisherman and it's been killing me to not be able to go after them. Today was the day I started to change all that.
Walleye and Pike await anglers in Marathon County! by Joel DeBoer (2/27/2008)
[Marathon County,WI] As cabin fever strikes hold, a variety of angling opportunities await anglers willing to venture forth in the Marathon County, Wisconsin area.
[Marathon County,WI] As cabin fever strikes hold, a variety of angling opportunities await anglers willing to venture forth in the Marathon County, Wisconsin area.
Early June Walleyes & Saugers, 6-3-07 by Joel Ballweg (2/24/2008)
[Wisconsin River,WI] After the day we had yesterday on Lake Wisconsin, I was really wondering if they would be just as hot today. Dewey Schultz and Kim Christians were my guest today. Dewey is a repeat client and proved his fish catching ability to me last fall when he narrowly out fished me in my own boat. Ouch!
[Wisconsin River,WI] After the day we had yesterday on Lake Wisconsin, I was really wondering if they would be just as hot today. Dewey Schultz and Kim Christians were my guest today. Dewey is a repeat client and proved his fish catching ability to me last fall when he narrowly out fished me in my own boat. Ouch!
Walleyes & Saugers on Lake Wisconsin 5-20-07 by Joel Ballweg (2/23/2008)
[Wisconsin River,WI] Dave Bishop and Chuck Markham joined me today for there first ever fishing trip on Lake Wisconsin. Walleyes and saugers were still the target and these two were pretty excited and anxious to both catch fish and to learn some things about the methods used to catch them.
[Wisconsin River,WI] Dave Bishop and Chuck Markham joined me today for there first ever fishing trip on Lake Wisconsin. Walleyes and saugers were still the target and these two were pretty excited and anxious to both catch fish and to learn some things about the methods used to catch them.
Lake Wausau a good bet for February! by Joel DeBoer (2/04/2008)
[Wisconsin River,WI] Lake Wausau, a reservoir of the Wisconsin River, is host a variety of angling opportunities in February.
[Wisconsin River,WI] Lake Wausau, a reservoir of the Wisconsin River, is host a variety of angling opportunities in February.
Great Ice Fishing continues! by Joel DeBoer (1/15/2008)
[Northern Wisconsin,WI] A variety of species - walleye, pike, panfish, and even channel catfish are hungrily providing action in the North-Central WI area.
[Northern Wisconsin,WI] A variety of species - walleye, pike, panfish, and even channel catfish are hungrily providing action in the North-Central WI area.
Hot Walleye Ice-Fishing! by Joel DeBoer (12/27/2007)
[Big Eau Pleine Reservoir,WI] Ice fishing for walleyes has been great recently, with quality fish in the low to middle 20" range common!
[Big Eau Pleine Reservoir,WI] Ice fishing for walleyes has been great recently, with quality fish in the low to middle 20" range common!
Wausau, WI Ice Fishing Report by Joel DeBoer (12/17/2007)
[Wausau,WI] Ice conditions continue to improve making a variety of fish available to anglers. Several species are active in the Wausau, WI area right now...
[Wausau,WI] Ice conditions continue to improve making a variety of fish available to anglers. Several species are active in the Wausau, WI area right now...
Ice Fishing Report 12/03/07 by Joel DeBoer (12/03/2007)
[Wisconsin River,WI] Ice fishing is upon us here in North-Central Wisconsin. A variety of species are active right now including bluegill, crappie, walleye, and northern pike.
[Wisconsin River,WI] Ice fishing is upon us here in North-Central Wisconsin. A variety of species are active right now including bluegill, crappie, walleye, and northern pike.
Autumn Fishing is Heating Up! by Joel DeBoer (10/26/2007)
[Marathon County,WI] Autumn fishing in our area continues to heat up as the temperatures drop. Excellent angling opportunities are to be had RIGHT NOW for both trophy walleye and muskies!
[Marathon County,WI] Autumn fishing in our area continues to heat up as the temperatures drop. Excellent angling opportunities are to be had RIGHT NOW for both trophy walleye and muskies!
Fall musky action is starting to heat up around SE Wisconsin!! by Ben Kueng (10/19/2007)
[Waukesha County,WI] The last 2 weeks of musky fishing have been very productive despite the roller coaster weather trends we've been experiencing. Clients have boated more than 20 musky in the last 2 weeks, many of them 40 inches and better!! The super sized fish are just starting to show up, but arent interested in our offerings yet.
[Waukesha County,WI] The last 2 weeks of musky fishing have been very productive despite the roller coaster weather trends we've been experiencing. Clients have boated more than 20 musky in the last 2 weeks, many of them 40 inches and better!! The super sized fish are just starting to show up, but arent interested in our offerings yet.
Our best spoons have been the Reaper Silver Peacock and Big Joe Silver. by Jim Hirt (10/16/2007)
[Milwaukee,WI] Our best spoons have been the Reaper Silver Peacock and Big Joe Silver. You must know the temperature and speed at your lure to find consistent action.
[Milwaukee,WI] Our best spoons have been the Reaper Silver Peacock and Big Joe Silver. You must know the temperature and speed at your lure to find consistent action.
Good numbers on Chinook Fishing Lake Michigan by Jim Hirt (10/10/2007)
[Milwaukee,WI] Good numbers on Chinook, Browns and Lake Trout with an occasional Coho. The wind has kept the water cold near shore. The surface is 46 degrees with a break to 43 at 15 feet down. The fish have been high in the water column.
[Milwaukee,WI] Good numbers on Chinook, Browns and Lake Trout with an occasional Coho. The wind has kept the water cold near shore. The surface is 46 degrees with a break to 43 at 15 feet down. The fish have been high in the water column.
Fish Report 10/1/2007 Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan by Jim Hirt (10/01/2007)
[Milwaukee,WI] I have been out the last five days and action has been average to excellent. Good numbers on Chinook, Browns and Lake Trout with an occasional Coho.
[Milwaukee,WI] I have been out the last five days and action has been average to excellent. Good numbers on Chinook, Browns and Lake Trout with an occasional Coho.
Fish Report 9/27/2007 Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan by Jim Hirt (9/28/2007)
[Milwaukee,WI] Fish Report 9/27/2007 Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan
[Milwaukee,WI] Fish Report 9/27/2007 Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan
Fish Report 9/18/2007 Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan by Jim Hirt (9/18/2007)
[Milwaukee,WI] The wind has been switching directions and the currents have been strong on some days. This has been the challenge to finding fish. You must know the temperature and speed at your lure to find consistent action.
[Milwaukee,WI] The wind has been switching directions and the currents have been strong on some days. This has been the challenge to finding fish. You must know the temperature and speed at your lure to find consistent action.