Ice fishing starting to move forward with walleye, northern and panfish all hitting.  All in the Eagle River, Wisconsin area. The Eagle River area is now pretty much iced up.  While some die-hards are still breaking the very thin ice on larger lakes, the open water season is done. As we do every year, we must remind all of our readers that while early ice is one of the "primo" times to fish in the Eagle River area, caution -- SUPER CAUTION -- is needed!  Yes -- there are some back bays … [Read more...]

Musky, walleye, northern and panfish all providing a good to excellent bite.  All in the Eagle River, Wisconsin area. While we're seeing some ice form along shoreline edges in places, water temps remain in the mid to upper 30s.  So while you should be getting your ice fishing tackle in shape, there is still some good to excellent open water fishing going on in the Eagle River area. Musky in the Eagle River area are in 12-25 feet of water off of break edges and over main lake basins. … [Read more...]

Musky and walleye hitting well; all in and amidst the lakes and the Wisconsin River in Wisconsin’s Marathon and Lincoln Counties (near Mosinee and Wausau). With a lot of focus on the remaining early archery season and upcoming deer gun season, most sportsman have put fishing on the back burner.  Right now however can be the best time of the year to catch the largest musky of your life as well as catching plenty of walleyes and some big ones too. The fishing in the central Wisconsin area … [Read more...]

Walleye, northern and panfish putting on a good to excellent bite, with musky action good and improving.  All in the Eagle River, Wisconsin area. Water temps in the Eagle River area are in the low 40s and continuing to fall. Walleye in the Eagle River area are in 10-30 feet of water off of main lake break edges.  The walleye are tight to bottom.  Use a jig a minnow.  All day action, and the bite is good to excellent. Northern in the Eagle River area are in 10 feet of water or less … [Read more...]

Musky and northern hitting; all in and amidst the lakes and the Wisconsin River in Wisconsin’s Marathon and Lincoln Counties (near Mosinee and Wausau). The fall musky bite in the central Wisconsin area is right now and big fish are being caught by anglers running large suckers run under bobbers and by guys throwing large jerkbaits like Suicks and Mantas.  Most of the action is in 8 to 14 feet of water but a few fish have been caught suspended over very deep water up to 30 feet … [Read more...]

Smallmouth putting on an excellent bite, with walleye, northern and panfish action good to excellent, and musky good.  All in the Eagle River, Wisconsin area. Water temps in the Eagle River area holding steady at around 60 degrees. Smallmouth bass in the Eagle River area are providing excellent action.  Fish 10-25 feet of water, over hardbottom areas, and off of break edges.  Use a plastic tube or crawfish, or a minnow under a slip bobber.  All day bite. Walleye in the Eagle River … [Read more...]

Musky, walleye and crappies hitting hard; all in and amidst the lakes and the Wisconsin River in Wisconsin’s Marathon and Lincoln Counties (near Mosinee and Wausau). Cooler water temps are now in the mid 50 degree range in the central Wisconsin area, and all species are bulking up for the ensuing winter months. The musky bite in the central Wisconsin area has really turned up a notch with multiple fish days being the norm.  A lot of activity on jerkbaits and rubber along with action … [Read more...]

Walleye, northern, and panfish all putting on a good to excellent bite, with musky, smallmouth and largemouth providing good action.  All in the Eagle River, Wisconsin area. Water temps hovering around 60 degrees, and dropping slowly but steadily. Walleye in the Eagle River area are putting on a good to excellent bite.  Fish 10-30 feet off of break edges or adjacent mud flats.  The walleye are tight to bottom.  Use a 1/8th ounce jig and a fathead.  All day action. Northern are … [Read more...]

Musky, walleye, crappie and bass all hitting; all in and amidst the lakes and the Wisconsin River in Wisconsin’s Marathon and Lincoln Counties (near Mosinee and Wausau). Anglers are having a good fall fishing season in the central Wisconsin area, with water temperatures in the upper 50s, and on their way down.  Fishing is only going to get better. The musky bite in the central Wisconsin area continues to improve with some big fish showing up on jerkbaits like Suicks and Reef Hawgs, as … [Read more...]

Panfish hitting strong, with a good bite for walleye, northern, and bass, while musky action is fair.  All in the Eagle River, Wisconsin area. Water temps in the Eagle River area are in the mid 60s, and dropping slowly but steadily. Panfish (crappies, bluegills and perch) are putting on a good to excellent bite in the Eagle River area.  Fish 15 feet of water or less off of weed edges and adjacent break edges.  Perch are tight to bottom, with crappies and gills suspending up and down the … [Read more...]