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What could be the heaviest smallmouth bass caught in nearly 63 years in Wisconsin was reeled in by a team from Illinois Friday, opening day of the 23rd annual Sturgeon Bay Open Bass Tournament.
Low oxygen levels caused a 'significant' die-off of walleyes in the Big Eau Pleine Reservoir this spring, but the fish kill was not as bad as originally predicted, according to the state Department of Natural Resources.
There are still spots available for the June 1 Kid's Fishing Day at Riverside Boat Launch in New London. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon and is sponsored by Walleye's for Tomorrow.
A fishkill on the Big Eau Pleine Reservoir earlier this spring reduced walleye numbers significantly but was not as severe as expected given extremely low oxygen levels at the time, a recent survey of the reservoir’s fish populations shows.
Hello, once again, fellow outdoors enthusiasts. As some of you may already know one of my favorite things to do is be out on the water with my best buddy, Duke, my yellow lab. We spend a great deal of time on the hard and open water together and boy do we have a blast. But there are a few things to keep in mind as the weather warms up, and the sun beats down on us.
In a new installment in her series, WAOW.com's Lauren Magiera tries her hand at fishing on the Wisconsin River.
Last January blogger Len Harris was at the dam in Gays Mills throwing around some spoons trying to get a pike to come and play and I saw the most awe inspiring thing I have ever seen while pike fishing.
When Longfellow Elementary School teacher Patty Zerger learned of a student who wanted to grow up to be a professional fisherman, but had never fished before, Zerger decided she needed to start a fishing club.
Green Bay waters — both bay tributaries and the bays, harbors and shorelines on the main lake itself — are producing incredible catches of trophy smallmouth bass this week.
If you’re looking for some eating size crappies and some larger 'slabs,' then Columbia County’s Lake Wisconsin is the place to go in the spring. We all know that this has been a tough spring with inconsistent weather which has made most fishing hot and cold. It’s the middle of May and we even had frost in southcentral Wisconsin earlier this week. But the weather looks like it is going to change for the better and hopefully that means better fishing for all species.
Recently, Forrest Goetsch Charities donated 100 fishing rods and reels to the D.C. Everest Fishing Team at the D.C. Everest Senior High School. Many remember when Forrest Goetsch passed away in 2009 during his eighth grade year as he began warming up for cross country practice. Forrest was a vibrant and caring young man who had a passion for sports and the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing with his family and friends.
Blogger Gary Engberg hosts a radio show each weekend. The interview this week is with Minnesota Freshwater Hall of Fame angler and guide, Tom Neustrom. Neustrom is a full time guide in the Mille Lacs area of Minnesota. Tom is one of the top guides and multi-species angler in the country. Besides fishing and guiding, Tom is a great seminar speaker, product promoter, writer, radio show host, and NPAA member.
Walleye fishing remains good on the Wisconsin River with lots of nice fish being caught by jig and minnow anglers and a few by guys tossing crankbaits in shallow water,
Need help landing that big catch? Read fishing reports from around Wisconsin.
Blogger Len Harris was back at it this weekend, searching for the big Northern that got away last week.
Perch, crappies and bluegills putting on a good to excellent bite, with good northern action, and walleye hitting fair to good. Wild turkey hunters entering the final week of the season and hearing/able to locate lots of gobblers. All in the Eagle River, Wisconsin area.
Walleye, bass, crappies and musky (where allowed - -south of Hwy.
Federal and Illinois officials said Thursday that they will intensify efforts to find Asian carp in Illinois waterways this year but cut back on DNA sampling that has scored positive hits without resulting in the discovery of the invasive fish.
Professional fisherman Mark Martin, Brandon Carpenter and Derrick Borge were pre-fishing the Mississippi river in Redwing, Minnesota for the Cabelas NWT tournament trail event when a strange set of events unfolded before their very eyes.
The old codger chuckled a bit, but I hardly noticed. Perch the size of footballs? I couldn't wait to get to the lake he'd just mentioned. It was all I could do to thank him for the directions before I dashed from the bait shop.
How much money is too much when it comes to bass fishing tournament entry fees and payouts?
Dave Bakken pulled and pushed on his oars, quietly guiding his wooden boat down the Chippewa River and beneath its steep banks, foot bridges and old brick-and-mortar buildings in downtown Eau Claire.
DNR film crew join us for sturgeon spawning assessments on the Wolf River. Original soundtrack is courtesy of Wisconsin musician Dick “Blackhawk” Kapusta.
Anthony Larson shares photos of men bowfishing in the backwaters of the Mississippi River near La Crosse.
The first ever Women’s Walleye Weekend, run by Wisconsin Women Fish and World Walleye Association, commences this weekend in Winneconne. The letter “W” on my computer will get worn out during this article!
Fond du Lac’s largest free festival is a month away, meaning it’s time to start signing up for its various attractions, including a family fishing event.
Blogger Len Harris fought a big northern pike yesterday.
Federal and Illinois officials said Thursday that they will intensify efforts to find Asian carp in Illinois waterways this year but cut back on DNA sampling that has scored positive hits without resulting in the discovery of the invasive fish.
Wildflower hike: The Northwoods Chapter of the Ice Age Trail Alliance will conduct this hike at 10 a.m. in Lincoln County's Harrison Hills. Bring a lunch and water for the trail. Take Highway 51 to Highwy J at Irma, east on Highway J for five miles to Turtle Lake Road and north three miles on Turtle Lake road. Or from the east take Highway 17 to Highway J at Bloomville, then west on Highway J to Turtle Lake Road and turn north. Contact Ruby Jaecks at brjaecks@airrun.net or 715-443-3586. More events | Events map
Birding: Discover birds arouned Wisconsin in events hosted in Ozaukee County, Door County, the Kettle Moraine State Forest, Columbia County and Horicon Marsh. Times and hosts vary. For more information or to register visit https://www.cvent.com/events/great-wi-birdathon-big-day-trips/registration-941aca6cd282454189211661afb27a0a.aspx. More events | Events map
Fly fishing school: The Frank Hornberg Chapter of Trout Unlimited will hold this event at the Riverside Bible Camp, south of Amherst, next to Stedman County Park on the Tomorrow River. Sessions will cover casting, knots, gear selection, entomology, fly tying and reading a stream. Meals and two nights lodging are included. Total cost is $200 for registrants before April 15, $250 after and $150 for youths accompanied by an adult. For more information contact Matt Salchert at 715-321-1394 or mattsalchert@yahoo.com.More events | Events map
Paddle: Paddle Namekagon covers 92 miles of the Namekagon River. Visit http://www.scrapaddle.org for more registration information and additional details. Registration has begun and is limited to 80 participants. More events | Events map
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