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Lake Wisconsin Fall Walleye & Sauger Fishing Report 11-7-09 by Joel Ballweg (11/11/2009)
[Wisconsin River,WI] The fall sauger & walleye bite on Lake Wisconsin did improve considerably last week. We actually had some very good days on the water for numbers of fished mixed in with several other days that were not necessarily great for numbers but good for big fish.
[Wisconsin River,WI] The fall sauger & walleye bite on Lake Wisconsin did improve considerably last week. We actually had some very good days on the water for numbers of fished mixed in with several other days that were not necessarily great for numbers but good for big fish.
Lake Wisconsin Fall walleyes & saugers by Joel Ballweg (11/02/2009)
[Wisconsin River,WI] Even though the fall walleye & sauger bite remains below par for this time of the year, you can still put some decent fish in the boat if you're willing to work at it.
[Wisconsin River,WI] Even though the fall walleye & sauger bite remains below par for this time of the year, you can still put some decent fish in the boat if you're willing to work at it.
Lake Wisconsin October Walleyes & Saugers by Joel Ballweg (10/26/2009)
[Wisconsin River,WI] October walleye & sauger fishing on Lake Wisconsin seems to run hot & cold. Some years it’s really good and other years, not so good. This year is running mostly in the not so good category and because of that, I'm hearing plenty of regulars wondering out loud about why that is.
[Wisconsin River,WI] October walleye & sauger fishing on Lake Wisconsin seems to run hot & cold. Some years it’s really good and other years, not so good. This year is running mostly in the not so good category and because of that, I'm hearing plenty of regulars wondering out loud about why that is.
Lake Wisconsin Fall Walleye & Sauger Fishing Report by Joel Ballweg (10/20/2009)
[Wisconsin River,WI] The fall walleye & sauger bite continues to be a work in progress. As of this past weekend, the bite was slightly better than the previous two weeks of October but not even close to where we hope to see it in another week or two. There are fish willing to bite if you’re willing to put in some work finding them and working through several different presentations in order to trigger them.
[Wisconsin River,WI] The fall walleye & sauger bite continues to be a work in progress. As of this past weekend, the bite was slightly better than the previous two weeks of October but not even close to where we hope to see it in another week or two. There are fish willing to bite if you’re willing to put in some work finding them and working through several different presentations in order to trigger them.
Lake Wisconsin Fall Crappies, Saugers & Walleyes by Joel Ballweg (10/13/2009)
[Wisconsin River,WI] The screwy weather we had in September definitely had an effect on fishing here on Lake Wisconsin. Overly warm weather kept the crappies from setting up in there usual fall patterns and my fall fishing success suffered because of it. We did get on some crappies, but nothing like a normal September of the past.
[Wisconsin River,WI] The screwy weather we had in September definitely had an effect on fishing here on Lake Wisconsin. Overly warm weather kept the crappies from setting up in there usual fall patterns and my fall fishing success suffered because of it. We did get on some crappies, but nothing like a normal September of the past.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 9/29/09 by Jim Hirt (9/29/2009)
[Milwaukee,WI] Gale force winds will change everything. The water temperature will be the key to finding fish on your next trip out.
[Milwaukee,WI] Gale force winds will change everything. The water temperature will be the key to finding fish on your next trip out.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 9/21/09 by Jim Hirt (9/21/2009)
[Milwaukee,WI] The warm water is in and the fish are out. A temperature break has set up in 110 to 195 feet of water. The best action for Chinooks is 75 to 120 down.
[Milwaukee,WI] The warm water is in and the fish are out. A temperature break has set up in 110 to 195 feet of water. The best action for Chinooks is 75 to 120 down.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 9/14/09 by Jim Hirt (9/15/2009)
[Milwaukee,WI] East wind continues and the fish have adjusted to the warm water. A temperature break has set up in 110 to 195 feet of water. The best action for Chinooks and Rainbow Trout is 75 to 120 down.
[Milwaukee,WI] East wind continues and the fish have adjusted to the warm water. A temperature break has set up in 110 to 195 feet of water. The best action for Chinooks and Rainbow Trout is 75 to 120 down.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 9/9/09 by Jim Hirt (9/09/2009)
[Milwaukee,WI] East wind continues and the fish have marched out to deeper water. A temperature break has set up in 110 to 195 feet of water.
[Milwaukee,WI] East wind continues and the fish have marched out to deeper water. A temperature break has set up in 110 to 195 feet of water.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 8/31/09 by Jim Hirt (8/31/2009)
[Milwaukee,WI] If you were waiting for east wind it has arrived. A temperature break has set up in 80 to 125 feet of water. The best action for Chinooks and Rainbow Trout is 25 to 70 down.
[Milwaukee,WI] If you were waiting for east wind it has arrived. A temperature break has set up in 80 to 125 feet of water. The best action for Chinooks and Rainbow Trout is 25 to 70 down.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 8/24/09 by Jim Hirt (8/24/2009)
[Milwaukee,WI] West wind has not changed the fish location or attitude. A lot of cold water has moved the fish high in the water column. Shore, gap and near shore action for pier and small boat anglers remains steady and consistent.
[Milwaukee,WI] West wind has not changed the fish location or attitude. A lot of cold water has moved the fish high in the water column. Shore, gap and near shore action for pier and small boat anglers remains steady and consistent.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 8/19/09 by Jim Hirt (8/19/2009)
[Milwaukee,WI] West wind continues to provide shore, gap and near shore action for pier and small boat anglers. Steady and consistent action has been the norm for all species especially big Chinooks.
[Milwaukee,WI] West wind continues to provide shore, gap and near shore action for pier and small boat anglers. Steady and consistent action has been the norm for all species especially big Chinooks.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 8/10/09 by Jim Hirt (8/10/2009)
[Milwaukee,WI] West wind is providing 45 degree water near shore with steady and consistent action for all species.
[Milwaukee,WI] West wind is providing 45 degree water near shore with steady and consistent action for all species.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 8/03/09 by Jim Hirt (8/03/2009)
[Milwaukee,WI] Anglers are enjoying action on Chinooks, Coho and Rainbows lots of Rainbows to 12 pounds and some Lake Trout. Action is in 65 to 110 feet. Set up at 60 feet and run spoons 15 to 50 feet down for Rainbows and Coho. The four year old kings some over 19 pounds are coming near the bottom in 65 feet on magnum Reaper Spoons.
[Milwaukee,WI] Anglers are enjoying action on Chinooks, Coho and Rainbows lots of Rainbows to 12 pounds and some Lake Trout. Action is in 65 to 110 feet. Set up at 60 feet and run spoons 15 to 50 feet down for Rainbows and Coho. The four year old kings some over 19 pounds are coming near the bottom in 65 feet on magnum Reaper Spoons.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 7/27/09 by Jim Hirt (7/27/2009)
[Milwaukee,WI] Chinooks over twenty pounds are becoming part of most every trip with Coho to 10 pounds and Rainbows lots of Rainbows to 11 pounds.
[Milwaukee,WI] Chinooks over twenty pounds are becoming part of most every trip with Coho to 10 pounds and Rainbows lots of Rainbows to 11 pounds.
Wausau/Central WI fishing report by Joel DeBoer (7/27/2009)
[Wausau,WI] Cooler temps lately, but the fishing continues to be quite good for a variety of species!
[Wausau,WI] Cooler temps lately, but the fishing continues to be quite good for a variety of species!
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 7/21/09 by Jim Hirt (7/21/2009)
[Milwaukee,WI] The fishing has become predicable and productive during the past week. Good numbers of Chinook, Coho and Rainbows lots of Rainbows to 16 pounds. Action is in 60 to 120 feet. Set up at 55 feet and run spoons 10 to 25 feet down for Rainbows 40 to the bottom for salmon. All size spoons are working magnum spoons have been my best producer for salmon the last five days.
[Milwaukee,WI] The fishing has become predicable and productive during the past week. Good numbers of Chinook, Coho and Rainbows lots of Rainbows to 16 pounds. Action is in 60 to 120 feet. Set up at 55 feet and run spoons 10 to 25 feet down for Rainbows 40 to the bottom for salmon. All size spoons are working magnum spoons have been my best producer for salmon the last five days.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 7/13/09 by Jim Hirt (7/13/2009)
[Milwaukee,WI] The fish are Now on thermocline on Lake Michigan out of Milwaukee. Action is in 120 to 260 feet. Set up at 120 feet and run spoons 10 to 25 feet down for Rainbows.
[Milwaukee,WI] The fish are Now on thermocline on Lake Michigan out of Milwaukee. Action is in 120 to 260 feet. Set up at 120 feet and run spoons 10 to 25 feet down for Rainbows.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 7/8/09 by Jim Hirt (7/08/2009)
[Milwaukee,WI] The fish are starting to set up on thermocline on Lake Michigan out of Milwaukee. Action is in 100 to 260 feet. Set up at 100 feet and run spoons every 10 feet from 90 feet and up. Magnum spoons have been my best producer for the last five days.
[Milwaukee,WI] The fish are starting to set up on thermocline on Lake Michigan out of Milwaukee. Action is in 100 to 260 feet. Set up at 100 feet and run spoons every 10 feet from 90 feet and up. Magnum spoons have been my best producer for the last five days.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 6/30/09 by Jim Hirt (6/30/2009)
[Milwaukee,WI] The fish are scattered on Lake Michigan out of Milwaukee. Action is in 76 to 270 feet. Set up at 50 feet and run spoons every 10 feet from top to the bottom. Magnum spoons have been my best producer for the last five days.
[Milwaukee,WI] The fish are scattered on Lake Michigan out of Milwaukee. Action is in 76 to 270 feet. Set up at 50 feet and run spoons every 10 feet from top to the bottom. Magnum spoons have been my best producer for the last five days.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 6/23/09 by Jim Hirt (6/23/2009)
[Milwaukee,WI] Late June the action on Lake Michigan out of Milwaukee has moved offshore. The surface temperature is up to 61 degrees and the fish are deeper and scattered. Go deep and fish for Chinook, Coho, Rainbow and Lake Trout.
[Milwaukee,WI] Late June the action on Lake Michigan out of Milwaukee has moved offshore. The surface temperature is up to 61 degrees and the fish are deeper and scattered. Go deep and fish for Chinook, Coho, Rainbow and Lake Trout.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 6/15/09 by Jim Hirt (6/15/2009)
[Milwaukee,WI] Mid-June the action on Lake Michigan out of Milwaukee heats up. The surface temperature is up to 50 degrees and the fish like the warmer water. Go deep and fish for Chinook, Coho, Rainbow and Lake Trout.
[Milwaukee,WI] Mid-June the action on Lake Michigan out of Milwaukee heats up. The surface temperature is up to 50 degrees and the fish like the warmer water. Go deep and fish for Chinook, Coho, Rainbow and Lake Trout.
Early Summer Walleyes on Lake Wisconsin by Joel Ballweg (6/12/2009)
[Wisconsin River,WI] The walleye & sauger bite here on Lake Wisconsin is continuing to improve as we slip further into the month of June, which is normally our best month of the year for catching numbers of walleyes & saugers.
[Wisconsin River,WI] The walleye & sauger bite here on Lake Wisconsin is continuing to improve as we slip further into the month of June, which is normally our best month of the year for catching numbers of walleyes & saugers.
Lake Wisconsin early summer walleyes by Joel Ballweg (6/08/2009)
[Wisconsin River,WI] The early summer trolling bite on Lake Wisconsin continues to improve. What we really need to get it going full swing though is some consistent, warm weather.
[Wisconsin River,WI] The early summer trolling bite on Lake Wisconsin continues to improve. What we really need to get it going full swing though is some consistent, warm weather.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports 6/8/2009 by Jim Hirt (6/08/2009)
[Milwaukee,WI] June has started with decent fishing for Chinook, Coho and Lake Trout. Deep and shallow water are all producing.
[Milwaukee,WI] June has started with decent fishing for Chinook, Coho and Lake Trout. Deep and shallow water are all producing.
Big Walleyes on Lake Wisconsin by Joel Ballweg (6/02/2009)
[Wisconsin River,WI] Overall numbers of walleyes caught per trip are going down but we are still managing to put some pretty big ones in the boat. Not on every trip but often enough to keep it interesting.
[Wisconsin River,WI] Overall numbers of walleyes caught per trip are going down but we are still managing to put some pretty big ones in the boat. Not on every trip but often enough to keep it interesting.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports 6/1/2009 by Jim Hirt (6/01/2009)
[Milwaukee,WI] May ended with decent fishing for Chinook, Coho and Lake Trout. You may have to move around to get a respectable cooler of fish.
[Milwaukee,WI] May ended with decent fishing for Chinook, Coho and Lake Trout. You may have to move around to get a respectable cooler of fish.
Lake Wisconsin multi-species fishing report by Joel Ballweg (5/28/2009)
[Wisconsin River,WI] Lake Wisconsin has continued to put out some very nice fish for us this past week. The walleyes have slowed down a little bit some other species are showing up in place of them. Other than walleyes & saugers, pike, catfish and crappies are the most common.
[Wisconsin River,WI] Lake Wisconsin has continued to put out some very nice fish for us this past week. The walleyes have slowed down a little bit some other species are showing up in place of them. Other than walleyes & saugers, pike, catfish and crappies are the most common.
Excellent Early Summer Multi-Species Action! by Joel DeBoer (5/27/2009)
[Wausau,WI] From muskies to crappies, a host of fish species are currently actively biting in the greater Wausau, WI area right now!
[Wausau,WI] From muskies to crappies, a host of fish species are currently actively biting in the greater Wausau, WI area right now!
Lake Wisconsin Walleye & Sauger Fishing Report by Joel Ballweg (5/26/2009)
[Wisconsin River,WI] Whats that saying you always hear about fishing under clear bluebird skies? I always hear the same thing about fishing in strong east winds. Today we had both and the fish didn't seem to notice. The bite was excellent!
[Wisconsin River,WI] Whats that saying you always hear about fishing under clear bluebird skies? I always hear the same thing about fishing in strong east winds. Today we had both and the fish didn't seem to notice. The bite was excellent!
Lake Trout Has Been Steady With Chinooks Up To 18 Pounds by Jim Hirt (5/26/2009)
[Milwaukee,WI] May fishing for Lake Trout has been steady and predictable with a few Chinooks to 18 pounds. We have been out over this Memorial Day weekend. Water Temperatures are coming up and this should improve the action on all species.
[Milwaukee,WI] May fishing for Lake Trout has been steady and predictable with a few Chinooks to 18 pounds. We have been out over this Memorial Day weekend. Water Temperatures are coming up and this should improve the action on all species.
Lake Wisconsin late spring walleyes & saugers by Joel Ballweg (5/25/2009)
[Wisconsin River,WI] With the walleyes & saugers going on an absolute tear lately, I've had a hard time finding the time to sit down and write up a report. The bite was especially hot this past Sunday moring when Tim Roebens & I put twenty four walleyes & saugers in the boat, plus one 32" northern & five big crappies.
[Wisconsin River,WI] With the walleyes & saugers going on an absolute tear lately, I've had a hard time finding the time to sit down and write up a report. The bite was especially hot this past Sunday moring when Tim Roebens & I put twenty four walleyes & saugers in the boat, plus one 32" northern & five big crappies.
Lake Wisconsin Walleye & Sauger Fishing Report by Joel Ballweg (5/20/2009)
[Wisconsin River,WI] The walleye & sauger fishing on Lake Wisconsin is still hot! On an average five hour trip, we have been boating approximately twenty five walleyes & saugers ranging in size from 14-23" long.
[Wisconsin River,WI] The walleye & sauger fishing on Lake Wisconsin is still hot! On an average five hour trip, we have been boating approximately twenty five walleyes & saugers ranging in size from 14-23" long.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports 5/19/2009 by Jim Hirt (5/19/2009)
[Milwaukee,WI] May fishing is improving and action on Chinooks has been good. We have been out everyday for the six days. Tons of baitfish around and this should crank up the action.
[Milwaukee,WI] May fishing is improving and action on Chinooks has been good. We have been out everyday for the six days. Tons of baitfish around and this should crank up the action.
Lake Wisconsin walleyes, saugers & pike by Joel Ballweg (5/16/2009)
[Wisconsin River,WI] Went out this past Monday (5-11-09) with a group of guys in search of more big walleyes. We found some of those but we also ended up with a pretty decent mixed bag of fish also.
[Wisconsin River,WI] Went out this past Monday (5-11-09) with a group of guys in search of more big walleyes. We found some of those but we also ended up with a pretty decent mixed bag of fish also.
Lake Wisconsin late spring walleye fishing report by Joel Ballweg (5/14/2009)
[Wisconsin River,WI] The big walleyes are still biting here on Lake Wisconsin. Saturday was a bit slower for us but on Sunday, (5-10-09) we were back on them once again. Trolling crankbaits was the ticket once again.
[Wisconsin River,WI] The big walleyes are still biting here on Lake Wisconsin. Saturday was a bit slower for us but on Sunday, (5-10-09) we were back on them once again. Trolling crankbaits was the ticket once again.
Wausau/Central WI fishing report by Joel DeBoer (5/11/2009)
[Wisconsin River,WI] Fantastic fishing opportunities await those traveling to the Wausau, WI area!
[Wisconsin River,WI] Fantastic fishing opportunities await those traveling to the Wausau, WI area!
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports by Jim Hirt (5/11/2009)
[Milwaukee,WI] May fishing is good. On the overcast days the number of fish are better. We have been out every other day for the last week. Mostly Browns with some Lake Trout and Coho.
[Milwaukee,WI] May fishing is good. On the overcast days the number of fish are better. We have been out every other day for the last week. Mostly Browns with some Lake Trout and Coho.
Lake Wisconsin walleye fishing report by Joel Ballweg (5/08/2009)
[Wisconsin River,WI] With the bite being super good lately, my wife Nancy & I both took a day off work to enjoy some time in the boat together this past Tuesday. Turned out to be another great day on the water with 20 walleyes & saugers coming in the boat.
[Wisconsin River,WI] With the bite being super good lately, my wife Nancy & I both took a day off work to enjoy some time in the boat together this past Tuesday. Turned out to be another great day on the water with 20 walleyes & saugers coming in the boat.
Lake Wisconsin late spring walleye fishing by Joel Ballweg (5/07/2009)
[Wisconsin River,WI] Mark Webb jumped aboard my boat last Saturday. He gave himself this guided fishing trip for his 48th birthday. Turned out to be one of his best birthdays ever. The walleyes bit from the time we started fishing until we quit five hours later.
[Wisconsin River,WI] Mark Webb jumped aboard my boat last Saturday. He gave himself this guided fishing trip for his 48th birthday. Turned out to be one of his best birthdays ever. The walleyes bit from the time we started fishing until we quit five hours later.
Lake Wisconsin Monster Walleyes by Joel Ballweg (5/06/2009)
[Wisconsin River,WI] The past ten days of walleye fishing on Lake Wisconsin have been like none other that I have experienced anywhere on earth. Back in 2003 the new slot limit regulations on Lake Wisconsin took effect and now, not only are we seeing & enjoying the benefits of those limits but we are also just beginning to see the potential that Lake Wisconsins walleyes have always possessed.
[Wisconsin River,WI] The past ten days of walleye fishing on Lake Wisconsin have been like none other that I have experienced anywhere on earth. Back in 2003 the new slot limit regulations on Lake Wisconsin took effect and now, not only are we seeing & enjoying the benefits of those limits but we are also just beginning to see the potential that Lake Wisconsins walleyes have always possessed.
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Reports 5/3/2009 by Jim Hirt (5/03/2009)
[Milwaukee,WI] April fishing is good to ok could be better. Most of our charter trips are catching 4 to 7 fish. Mostly Browns with some Lake Trout, Rainbows and Chinooks.
[Milwaukee,WI] April fishing is good to ok could be better. Most of our charter trips are catching 4 to 7 fish. Mostly Browns with some Lake Trout, Rainbows and Chinooks.
Big post spawn walleyes on Lake Wisconsin by Joel Ballweg (5/01/2009)
[Wisconsin River,WI] Whenever I or a client has popped a big walleye in the past, I always try to get out and hit the area again. Many times it will pay off with another good one. That has been driving me nuts this week at work.
[Wisconsin River,WI] Whenever I or a client has popped a big walleye in the past, I always try to get out and hit the area again. Many times it will pay off with another good one. That has been driving me nuts this week at work.
Warm Temps bring HOT fishing! by Joel DeBoer (4/29/2009)
[Wausau,WI] It's a great time to visit the Wausau/Central WI area as the fishing keeps getting better and better!
[Wausau,WI] It's a great time to visit the Wausau/Central WI area as the fishing keeps getting better and better!
Lake Wisconsin post spawn walleye fishing by Joel Ballweg (4/28/2009)
[Wisconsin River,WI] Post spawn walleyes continue to filter down into Lake Wisconsin. We have not been finding large numbers of fish but the ones we have crossed paths with are pretty nice fish. On an average outing of four hours, we'll catch one or two small walleyes, a couple more eaters in that 15-20" range and a couple more over 20" long. Its not fast and furious yet, but it does seem to be getting better all the time. Get ready though, cause the best bite of the year is just around the corner.
[Wisconsin River,WI] Post spawn walleyes continue to filter down into Lake Wisconsin. We have not been finding large numbers of fish but the ones we have crossed paths with are pretty nice fish. On an average outing of four hours, we'll catch one or two small walleyes, a couple more eaters in that 15-20" range and a couple more over 20" long. Its not fast and furious yet, but it does seem to be getting better all the time. Get ready though, cause the best bite of the year is just around the corner.
Draggin Jigs on Lake Wisconsin by Joel Ballweg (4/20/2009)
[Wisconsin River,WI] Overall, the bite was down right poor this past weekend. Didn't matter for us whether we were targeting crappies or walleyes. We had a rough time of it for both species. Just a week early and a little to cold yet.
[Wisconsin River,WI] Overall, the bite was down right poor this past weekend. Didn't matter for us whether we were targeting crappies or walleyes. We had a rough time of it for both species. Just a week early and a little to cold yet.
Wisconsin River Walleyes & Muskies by Joel Ballweg (4/15/2009)
[Wisconsin River,WI] The first week or two of April is kind of like the peek of our spring night fishing season. The walleyes are reaching the point where they can & will spawn at anytime, and by the end of the week, that's exactly what they were doing.
[Wisconsin River,WI] The first week or two of April is kind of like the peek of our spring night fishing season. The walleyes are reaching the point where they can & will spawn at anytime, and by the end of the week, that's exactly what they were doing.
Wausau/Central WI fishing report by Joel DeBoer (4/14/2009)
[Wausau,WI] Beautiful spring weather has the water temperatures rising, and the fish activity on fire!
[Wausau,WI] Beautiful spring weather has the water temperatures rising, and the fish activity on fire!
Wisconsin River Muskies at Night by Joel Ballweg (4/07/2009)
[Wisconsin River,WI] Have you ever caught a decent size muskie in less than two feet of water on your favorite walleye rod? That is becoming quite common on many of our night fishing adventures. They can definitely make the water around them boil as they thrash & roll in there efforts to free themselves.
[Wisconsin River,WI] Have you ever caught a decent size muskie in less than two feet of water on your favorite walleye rod? That is becoming quite common on many of our night fishing adventures. They can definitely make the water around them boil as they thrash & roll in there efforts to free themselves.
Wausau/Central WI fishing report by Joel DeBoer (4/02/2009)
[Wausau,WI] Open water opportunites are increasing every day, and with them, some exciting walleye fishing!
[Wausau,WI] Open water opportunites are increasing every day, and with them, some exciting walleye fishing!