FISHING REPORTS
from some of the BEST PLACES TO FISH !
Beautiful spring weather has water temperatures
currently in the mid-forty degree range or warmer throughout most of the area,
and as a result, the fish activity has been excellent. The walleye activity has
been ever-increasing with the arrival of spawning time, and anglers are
continuing to catch numbers of fish including some heavy egg-laden female
specimens. Jigs tipped with fatheads or Mr. Twister tails and retrieved just
over the bottom are accounting for the majority of the action. Brighter colors
such as orange and chartreuse have been best during mid-day hours while more
natural colors like black, brown, and yellow have been effective during the
early morning and evening, when light levels are diminished.
Crankbaits have also been working well on the resident walleye population.
Shallow, rocky, current swept areas have been prime locations for anglers
looking to work crankbaits. Match the lure to the depth, selecting a bait that
will occasionally tick the bottom when retrieved. As with the jig colors,
brighter colored patterns have been best during the day, with firetiger, orange
tiger, and similar patterns having done well the past week or so; black and
silver or black and gold patterns have been equally as deadly during the
low-light periods.
While walleyes are drawing the bulk of the attention lately, there are other
species accessible and available to anglers right now. Good number of crappies
can be found holding in deeper water, including holes, river channels, and the
like. Begin by locating schools of fish on your electronics, making note of the
depth, then anchoring with your boat in casting range. Slip bobbers and minnows,
though simple, are the most efficient way to catch numbers of crappies right
now. Anglers looking for a different type of panfish should search shallow bays
as yellow perch have moved shallow and are readily taking small minnows
presented below finesse-style slip bobbers.
Northern pike are also available to anglers, and some quality fish should remain
shallow for the next while. Fan-casting bays and backwaters with suspending
crankbaits or swim baits has been the best method in which to locate areas of
active fish. Live bait such as large golden shiners or sucker minnows suspended
under a float have been good bets for once fish are found.
The fishing is good and will only continue to get better – enjoy the bounty that
spring has to offer!
For more information
Contact:
Joel DeBoer
Wisconsin Angling Adventures
www.wisconsinanglingadventures.com
Tel: +1 715-297-7573
joelthemuskyman@charter.net
"Fishing's our business... and business is good!"
