It is my understanding that quite a few walleye were registered at Shiver in the Shanty that came from the New London area. That’s good news. I’ve still heard of anglers not catching any, but the rise in water from the warm up should start to move some fish. That should be good.
Panfish have been biting in typical spots around the system.
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Well I’ve heard a lot more reports but it generally seems that there is a typical mix of good and bad results. The water level is up a bit which moves the walleye, so a few more should be being caught. I’ve heard good reports from Winnebago and from the lower lakes where white bass, perch and bluegill seem to be the main action with a few walleye being caught also. Access is good for the most part.
There’s plenty of ice just about everywhere you might want to go fishing. Of course, caution is ALWAYS the rule when going ice fishing. Lake Poygan is doing well with white bass and walleye being fairly active on most days. Northern pike are also being caught. Spruce Lane, Herbst’s and Captain’s Cove are all being mentioned as access points. There are also some walleye being caught near Old Indian Point and near the mouth of the river. Back waters continue to produce panfish.
In the New London area there are plenty of anglers out with some mixed results being reported. Because it’s generally fish on the move, action can be spotty. There are quite a few small fish being caught and some anglers are keeping the 10 inch walleye, justifying them as big perch. If you see someone keep more then 5, or double dip, or take 5 every day, then please call the DNR. There is no excuse for poaching.
Although there is still plenty of dangerous spots, there is also plenty of good ice. A few pike and some good panfish action has been reported from the lower end of the system. Boom Bay, Pages Slough, The Mill Bayou, Partridge Lake, Partridge Crop, The Oxbow and Old River are all seeing some action. Bluegills are also being caught in shallow weeds on the lower lakes. As far as walleye, anglers are getting out on some of the usual spots. I expect to hear about some fish being caught soon.
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I have not seen any groups of anglers out on the river yet but have heard of a few people testing access points. Check with Cashes Little Shoppe of Bait for up to date info. The back waters are starting to freeze but the large amounts of snow have made for the need to exercise caution. Anglers are still walking out for the most part due to some potential soft spots. Bluegills and perch are being caught on the lower end of the system in places such as Boom Bay. Kiesow’s is an excellent access point. The lower lakes are also producing fish in weedy areas and channels. Mr Bluegill at Critters Sports is the best guide for the area. In Fremont, Partridge Lake and other local hot spots are starting top produce fish. Ma’s Bait is a good starting point for the area. I’ll post more as the season goes.
Well the river is closed to boat traffic and the snow and ice are taking over. Some of the back waters are freezing over but snow on the ice is cause for concern. The cold weather should do it’s job and ice anglers could be going out on some back waters, local lakes or mill ponds in the next week or so.
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Lots of slush moving. I’m afraid that the cold snap is going to close the river to boat traffic. Back waters are starting to ice up. Here comes ice time.
I’ve heard all sorts of reports. From few crappies to 29 nice ones. Both reports came from the same spot a day apart. Walleye fishing is improving with reports of some limits and bunches of small fish in between. The area below Boom Island has been popular and anglers are catching some in New London too. Things should improve as the water cools. Water levels are dropping so I hope there is some rain in the forecast.
Wasn’t hot and heavy, but Kevin and I caught a few keepers on Sunday and Monday. Hear lots of reports of smallmouth bass biting in the New London area. PLEASE RELEASE ANY SMALLMOUTH BASS YOU CATCH!!!!!
Should have more time to go fishing, so keep in touch.
Water levels have risen. That should draw some fish in to the system and create some activity as the water cools. Crappie have also responded and are biting pretty well most days according to some people I know who have been fishing them. I’ll be out scouting over the weekend so I should have a better idea on the walleye bite.
