Low Fishing Pressure Means Good Fishing

Water levels have fallen to the point where we area actually a bit below normal levels for this time of year. What that does is concentrate the fish in the deeper sections of the river and deeper holes for a short time. If you know where any spring or clam beds are, you will most likely still catch some walleye there and in deep water. The deep water should also have plenty of catfish to tangle with. Bass and pike fishing should still provide some action and from what I’ve heard the bluegill had been biting in the back waters and local lakes. It’s great “fishing boat” territory here in Wolf River Country this time of year and as far north as you need to go for some good fishing.

Fishing Good With Settling Water

The higher then normal water levels are providing some good fishing opportunities.  There is quite a bit of flooded grass along the river channel and I could see fish actively feeding in it while on a recent ride.  A friend also caught some bass and pike during a recent outing.  I’ve also heard of a few walleye being caught, mostly early in the morning, prior to the boat traffic.  Lake Poygan is also producing quite a few fish as is Winnebago and the bluegills are starting to bite again in local waters.
With the present water levels, Wolf River Country is a great place to get out in your “fishing boat” and dodge the high horsepower fishing machines, wind and waves on the bigger bodies of water.  Walleye, bass, northern pike, catfish and panfish are all available in good numbers.  Keep in touch with my website as I add video and articles on area fishing and fun opportunities.
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Cora Jones Benefit June 21 At Guths

With plenty of raffle prizes, food, music and fun to enjoy, I invite you to come out to Guth’s Resort on Saturday June 21st for the Cora Jones Scholarship Fund benefit.  Cora was a 12 year old girl whose life was ended in 1994 at the hands of a paroled sex offender while riding her bike near her Grandma’s House.  Since that time the community has come together to remember her life, provide community awareness and raise money to help provide scholarships for students in the Weyauwega/Fremont School district.  There will be a horseshoe tournament starting at NOON. (sign-in by 11:30 am) that I will be participating in, showing my underhanded steel slinging skills to those in attendance.  BE THERE IF YOU CAN!!
Call 888-473-3905 for donations of prizes or money, register for the horseshoe tournament at Guth’s Resort. 

Muddy Water

WOW, water levels have jumped but not anywhere near flood stage.  Fishing has been tough for all species in the river due to the “chocolate soup”.  Some of the back waters have produced a few pike, bass and bluegill and Lake Poygan has had some good days but a bit of stable weather is needed to really get them going again.  Shallow water cover and baits with a high flash and vibration should produce fish for those who are looking for some action.  With world class fishing for a variety of species this close, make plans to visit us here this summer.

GOOD FISHING CONTINUES

Looks like the good fishing continues as some white bass are still being caught along the rock wall and other areas in the river and on Lake Poygan.  Anglers fishing walleye on Winnebago are also catching quite a few white bass.  Cat fish are biting as are walleye on Lake Poygan along with a decent early morning bite on some stretches of the river. More soon.

White Bass Still On The Bite

Although not as thick as before in the New London area, anglers finding the returning schools or the few still spawning fish, are having great action.  Reports from New London AND Fremont have some anglers catching between 100 - 200 fish in  a days fishing.  For one friend, that was 5 hours.  There have been a few walleye being caught in the river but no reports of hot fishing.  Evenings have been best with most being caught on a jig and crawler or small crank bait pitched near shallow cover.  Catfish have been the most talked about bite with good numbers of channel cats and a few flatheads being caught.

In the Winneconne area white bass numbers have been good and anglers are catching some walleye pulling flies in the bridge area early in the morning.  The trolling bite is starting to pick up on lakes Poygan and Winneconne and some anglers are picking up walleye by pitching or casting to shallow structure, rocks and weeds.  Bluegill are also staring to show signs of activity in the shallows on the river and on area lakes.

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White Bass Spawning

White Bass are spawning and still biting very well all over the system.  From Winneconne, to Fremont and New London reports of very good white bass action has been the norm.  The number of white bass in the system is amazing right now due to a number of factors all coming together.  When they start heading back and feeding, it could be legendary catches for some who hit the right place at the right time.  There are some post spawn spots I know that should be unreal in the next few days.  One of the most fun will happen in a week or so when the big schools go out on Lake Poygan.  Just look for the seagulls and cast spinners from as far away as you can from the “bird activity”, if you know what I mean.  Other places such as eddie currents that gather young of the year minnows and hatchlings will see white bass gathering to feed.

Walleye action has been slow due in part to the huge numbers of white bass in the system.  I’ve still been hearing of some being caught on Lake Poygan and some by anglers throwing small crank baits to shoreline structure, creek and marsh inlets and the like.

Bass fishing is getting better and there are quite a few catfish around if you have the time or inkling to fish for them.  Bluegill, crappie and perch should also start showing up in better numbers.  Actually, reports from Winneconne had crappie fishing still being pretty good in the channels. 

Fishing Very Good On System

Water levels are dropping closer to average levels for this time of year but still remain a bit higher then normal.  That should continue to mean good fishing for white bass, walleye, catfish, smallmouth bass and northern pike along with bluegill and crappie throughout the entire system.  With water temperatures reaching 60 degrees the white bass should be starting to spawn and all of the other mentioned species should be becoming quite active.  I’ve heard good reports of crappie from places around the lower lakes and Winneconne and my friends that target bluegills are starting to talk the talk.  I’ve been hearing of some nice smallmouth being caught by those throwing small crank baits for walleye.  Theory is that there are still plenty of walleye to come back.  Trollers on Poygan have been finding a few walleye as have some anglers in the Winneconne area.  Warmer water temperatures and falling river levels should improve this bite soon.  Catfish are biting and a few nice northern pike have been reported caught, including this one, which I caught and released while fishing off my friends dock for white bass.

Giant White Bass Invade New London

WOW, could not believe the size and quantity of the white bass we caught over the weekend.  Even seasoned walleye anglers are having a bit of trouble getting their baits past the active white bass which seem to be all over the river.  Early morning, when the white bass activity is slower, is best for walleye right now.  As far as the white bass, they are still pre-spawn and there are LOTS of them.  I had no trouble finding a half a dozen places where I could catch all I wanted without another boat near us.  We just floated down from New London and worked pockets of flooded grass that were near deep water.  The best spots were off the current and  had a good size shelf of 4 - 5 feet of water and some weeds.  The fish would work shallow then back off to the shelf area once we caught quite a few on spinners.  We would then switch to a jig and work it with a quick hop-hop action or bobber to take the less aggressive fish.  Kevin and I caught and released over 100 in just 2 hours Saturday afternoon.  At least a dozen were the size of the one pictured, (over 16 inches) and many were over 14 inches. 

White Bass Hot, Walleye On Way Back

Well from what I’ve heard and seen the white bass action has been very good.  Larry Martochko from Larry & Jan’s Resort called in one of the best “runs” since the 70’s.  That’s a pretty strong statement from someone who really knows the white bass.  I’ve heard reports of excellent fishing for white bass all over the system.

Walleye are starting to show up too now that the water level is dropping to within the banks.  They are leaving the marshes above New London, (many went all the way to Shawano) and are starting to show up al over the river.  I talked to anglers in Fremont on Wednesday night and most had taken a few walleyes in their basket of white bass.  Those targeting walleye in the New London area are starting to see better catches drifting and jigging.  It should be a GREAT weekend for fishing, so come up and visit us in Wolf River Country.