The bite for crappies, bluegills and perch is good, although travel on the ice remains difficult; all in the Eagle River, Wisconsin area. Ice conditions remain good in the Eagle River area, but travel conditions continue to worsen.  It's very difficult to get out and around on the ice right now.  There's lot of snow cover and slush.  Use a snowmobile and make sure you stick to traveled routes.  Easy to get stuck and mired.  Caution, as always, remains the watchword when fishing on the … [Read more...]

Walleye, crappies, bluegills, perch and northern all hitting; in and amidst the lakes and the Wisconsin River in Wisconsin’s Marathon and Lincoln Counties (near Mosinee and Wausau). It's important to note that unlike many other areas in Wisconsin, the season for walleye, and northern remains open on many waters of the central Wisconsin area.  Check with the Wisconsin DNR to insure that you fish on waters where the season for these gamefish has not closed. Great action this week... … [Read more...]

Panfish action good to excellent, with northern action fair to good, and the walleye bite fair; all in the Eagle River, Wisconsin area. Ice conditions in the Eagle River area are good, with ice thickness 22+ inches on most area lakes.  However thick the ice may be, always be very cautious.  There are continuous thinning, cracking, and unsafe areas.  Make sure you know the lake you're out on, or better yet, hire one of the Eagle River's excellent and knowledgeable fishing guides.  They'll … [Read more...]

Northern and panfish action is good to excellent, with the walleye bite fair; all in the Eagle River, Wisconsin area. Ice conditions in the Eagle River area are good, with 22 or more inches of ice being generally found.  Travel getting out and on the ice is still touch, with snow and some slush, and a fair amount of drifting. NORTHERN:  Northern in the Eagle River area are in 10 feet of water or less in and around remaining weeds.  Use a medium to large shiner or northern sucker under a … [Read more...]

Crappies, bluegills, walleye and northern all providing great action in and amidst the lakes and the Wisconsin River in Wisconsin’s Marathon and Lincoln Counties (near Mosinee and Wausau). Great panfish, northern and walleye bite in the central Wisconsin area. The Central Wisconsin area has been putting out good numbers of panfish this past week with crappies and bluegills topping the list. Most action is coming from large flats in 8 to 12 feet of water working submerged structure. … [Read more...]

Northern and panfish action is good, with the walleye bite fair to good; all in the Eagle River, Wisconsin area. Ice conditions in the Eagle River area are good, with ice thickness generally at 20+ inches.  Travel on the ice is difficult, due to heavy snow cover and some slush.  Anglers are using snowmobiles, ATV's and some trucks.  Foot travel can be OK, but only if well traveled trails are used. NORTHERN:  Northern in the Eagle River area are in 15 feet of water or less in and around … [Read more...]

Good bite for walleyes, crappies and catfish, with a few nice perch and northerns in the mix, as well; in and amidst the lakes and the Wisconsin River in Wisconsin’s Marathon and Lincoln Counties (near Mosinee and Wausau). Lots of snow in the central Wisconsin area  is making for difficult travel on area lakes.  But for the anglers still willing and able to get out the bite has been good for big walleyes, nice crappies, some dandy catfish, and a few nice perch and northerns. The best … [Read more...]

Northern and panfish putting on a good to excellent bite, with walleye good; all in the Eagle River, Wisconsin area. Ice conditions in the Eagle River area are good -- and with the cold snap -- continuing to increase depth.  There's probably 18+ inches of ice on most area lakes – but that doesn't mean anglers should not remain completely cautious.  Ice is very tricky, and can fool the most accomplished angler.  To insure that you get on fish in safety, hire on of Eagle River's excellent, … [Read more...]

Walleye, crappies, bluegills, catfish and white bass all hitting; in and amidst the lakes and the Wisconsin River in Wisconsin’s Marathon and Lincoln Counties (near Mosinee and Wausau). The walleye bite continues to be good on the lakes in the central Wisconsin area, most of the action has been during the low light periods. A lot of the fish are coming on tip-ups in shallow water.  Use a walleye sucker or medium shiner. The crappie bite has been very good in the central Wisconsin area, … [Read more...]

Northern bite is good to excellent, with walleye and panfish good; all in the Eagle River, Wisconsin area. Ice conditions in the Eagle River area are good and improving.  Lakes generally have 18 inches or more of ice.  Travel conditions remain fair, as there is snow and slush in some areas.  Trucks are going out in select areas (caution is still strongly advised), with one of our guide sources reiterating the absolute need to "know the water" before you venture out.  Our best suggestion … [Read more...]