Picking The Fall Fight;‘Bronze back’ frenzy on the Wolf
Most North American fishing sites rate theWolf River as a four out of five, or five stars,when it comes to fall fishing—especially forsmallmouth bass.The effluent of three rivers near New London turnsthis section of the Wolf River into a smallmouthgatheringepicenter. The Embarrass and Little Wolfrivers meet up with the Wolf within a six-mile stretch,making everything […]
Fall Musky Magic; Autumn factors to more and bigger fish
Autumn is among my preferred seasons for targeting muskies.During this time, their behavior becomes more predictable and theysignificantly increase their feeding activity. It is common to experiencemultiple fish days, along with the chance of catching a true giant.When pursuing muskies in the fall, I consider several factors. These includethe time of day I’m fishing, the […]
Let Class Begin; Schooling fall fish promise action
In Fall, the kids go to school. Fish, on theother hand, simply school up. And thatcan make for excellent fishing for severalspecies.Now is the time when largemouth bassvisit the shallow water to bulk up for thecold season, making hollow-body frogs anexcellent starter after Labor Day passes.As the temperatures continue to drop,largemouth head deeper. Follow the […]
Walleyes After Dark; Night time is the right time for the autumn angler
For many people, fall is the time to go hunting and theyreplace their fishing poles for a bow or a shotgun. Mysituation is different, I keep fishing; less people on thelake, hungry fish and fall colors. What’s not to enjoy?The fish I truly love to target in fall is the walleye,especially at night. Most nights […]
2026 Chippewa Out of Season Fishing Preliminary Numbers
The list below shows the preliminary number of walleyes removed from northern Wisconsin lakes in 2026, by Chippewa out of season fishing. A “keeper walleye” is a fish weighing between 1 ¾ and 2 pounds. The lakes are listed by county. The numbers indicate: 33,169 walleyes were directly removed from northern Wisconsin lakes as they […]
Walleyes in Northern Wisconsin
Why and how great fishing will be restored As recently as the mid 1980’s, northern Wisconsin was an excellent fishing destination. On the opening day of fishing season continuous lines of vehicles, pulling boats of all kinds, headed north to places like Boulder Junction, Eagle River, and Hayward to catch fish, with walleyes especially sought […]
Finding Walleyes; Locating post-spawn fish
One of the most asked questions in my boat over the years is where do the walleyes go after they spawn? It is almost like they disappear. Catching walleyes during the spring spawning run in April can be really good and almost anyone can catch them. Post-spawn can be more of a challenge. I fish […]
Walleyes in Wisconsin’s Ceded Territory-Part Seven
Restoring equal protection, and walleyes On July 9th, 1868, the 14th Amendment of the United States Constitution was ratified. The 14th Amendment requires equal protection of laws for all U.S. citizens. Section 1 of the Amendment states: All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of […]
Walleyes in Wisconsin’s Ceded Territory – Part Six
The 14th Amendment and Indian Citizen Act Wisconsin’s fishing seasons are timed to allow fish to spawn. When this is combined with proper bag limits, it ensures an ongoing healthy population of fish. If managed properly, there should rarely be a need to restock the resource. But since 1985 Chippewa tribal members, who are U.S. […]
Put Your Show on Ice
Anglers Welcome Early Ice Anglers across Northeast Central Wisconsin, especially in Waupaca and Portage Counties, are celebrating an early, solid freeze-up. A strong early hard water season means better access and a longer overall fishing window. As one local angler put it, “The more ice the merrier.” Key Fishing Forecast: Low Water Outlook Anglers fishing […]