You may have noticed a change in Wolf River Country.Com. That is because I have sold it to a magazine publisher, whose first edition is on the news stands throughout the area. I will continue to supply some content and site help through the outdoor section and this blog. I have also put up a new web site at http://www.docswaters.com where I will have all of my recent articles, pictures and stories from a variety of topics. Please visit.
Jun
12
Hot fishing some days that is. Especially after any stretch of stable weather. Walleye have been being caught in the river by those looking, with some limit catches being reported. Not many people fishing for them though, especially in New London where casting small crank baits to flooded shoreline cover should produce a variety of fish. The mouth of the river at Lake Poygan and the shallow areas of the lake itself have also been producing walleye on some days, along with a few white bass, drum sheepeshead and the occasional northern pike.
Water levels are cooler then normal. but are also higher then normal for this time of year. That should be a clue as to the shallow water bite.
Jun
05
There have been some catches of walleye in the lower river and out on Lake Poygan. White bass, catfish and drum (sheephead) will also provide a tug on the line. Same goes for the river in New London. There are a few walleye around and the catfish are starting to bite. There is also some pretty good smallmouth bass fishing to be had and even a good population of largemouth bass. The northern pike should also stat to bite as soon as the water warms up a bit.
May
25
I’ve heard of some incredible catches of white bass, but also of people catching just a few. I’ve also talked to people that caught a lot on one day only to return to just a few fish.I’m not sure if it’s because of the start of the spawning process or the falling water level. Either way, the people I have talked to told me the fish were still pre-spawn, which surprised me.
Walleye fishing on Lake Poygan and Winneconne has been hot and cold also. Small cranks baits and crawler harnesses have both been working. I plan on spending some time out there next weekend. I’d bet I could find a few in the river too if I had the time. A jig and leech fished on drops in to deep water or through any spring and clam beds should catch fish.
Bass fishing has been so – so due to the low water but there is some good fishing to be had for smallmouth and largemouth but PLEASE REMEMBER TO RELEASE THE BASS. Too many better eating fish around to keep a bass.
Speaking of good eating fish. Catfish are starting to bite pretty well and I’ve heard reports of some nice sized perch in the river along with the start of some bluegill fishing. Populations for both are exploding in the Winnebago system.
May
17
The cool down and falling water temperatures have affected the overall white bass bite. There are still fish being caught but not in as good of numbers except for those who find a group stacked up adjacent to a spawning area. The falling water levels should also move some of the fish. Some more rain would be good for fishing but the real peak will be once the water warms up a bit. Watch the water level and temperature gauge inked on my web site on the outdoor page for the best predictor of the peak bite. 16.6 celcius is about 62 degrees farenheight, and a good target. Lilacs are just starting to bloom, hmmmmmmmmmm. And I used to think that was a bunch of bunk!
May
11
If there are any golfers out there I have some certificates for golf at Glen Cairn Golf Course, east of Iola. They are for 2 golfers, 18 holes with cart at weekday rates and have a value of approximately $60. They are good for the entire 2009 AND 2010 season and can be redeemed at full value for weekend play. All you do is pay the difference in price between the weekday and weekend rate. It’s a nice, challenging 18 hole course that I’ve always enjoyed playing. I will sell the certificates 1 for $30, 2 for $50 and 5 for $100. Contact me via email at joel@wolfrivercountry.com or give me a call at 920.472.4535 if interested. I have a limited quantity available.
May
10
Generally fishing for white bass has been pretty good throughout the system. I’ve heard reports of good catches from just about everywhere. The cool down should extend the bite and expected rain continue to draw fish in to the system. Water levels have been dropping and water temps had reached 62 but have now dropped back below 60. More this week as I talk to a few of my friends in Fremont.
Apr
30
I’ve heard credible reports of white bass being caught from Winneconne to Shiocton. It’s still early in the run but water levels have returned to a more normal state thanks to some well needed rain. There have also been some good reports of walleye fishing scattered around the system too. Catfish, perch, crappie and bluegills are also starting to bite along with some decent bass fishing. I also expect to see some quality northern pike fishing with the opening of the season, this Saturday.
Apr
24
There have been walleye filtering back with fish being caught everywhere from above New London to Lake Poygan and Winneconne. They are not being caught in big numbers as the fish are spread out, so finding a group is key. They have been being caught on flies, jigging and by casting crank baits in the river and by trolling crawler harnesses and crank baits out on the lower lakes. Catfish have been bitting as well as quite a few bass, especially smallies. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO RELEASE ALL LARGEMOUTH AND SMALLMOUTH BASS. THERE ARE BETTER EATING FISH IN THE SYSTEM AND THE POTENTIAL FOR SOME BIG FISH EXISTS IF PEOPLE PRACTICE CATCH & RELEASE ON THESE SPECIES. PERFECT FISH FRY MATERIAL WOULD BE ANY OF THE ABUNDANT WHITE BASS, WALLEYE, CATFISH, BLUEGILL, PERCH AND CRAPPIE IN THE SYSTEM.
Apr
18
Here’s some footage from the shocking boat. Please make sure to visit my You Tube Channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/WolfRiverCountry for more videos.
