Species population information: Results from a 2022 spring electrofishing survey suggest that northern pike are present in decent numbers with some quality fish being available. Current regulation: Upstream of CTH I: 5 trout in total; all brook trout caught shall be immediately released; brown and rainbow trout no minimum length, artificial lures only. Anglers can find a fun harvest opportunity during both open and hard water periods. CHINOOK SALMONChinook salmon (commonly referred to as king salmon) are among the largest and most popular salmonid targeted by Lake Michigan anglers. Have no fear. A catch rate of 56.5 black crappies per net night ranks in the 96th percentile for lakes in Wisconsin, indicating high densities of black crappies can be found in Long Lake. Milwaukee River Bronzeback (smallmouth bass) caught on Oct 10th, 2022, Milwaukee River Jumbo Perch??? Species population information: A total of 1,592 walleye were captured during a spring 2022 fyke netting survey on Lake DuBay. Access information: There is a state boat landing off of County Hwy K and several other town landings around the lake. The Onion River downstream from CTH E is managed with the yellow regulation: 8-inch minimum length limit, 3 fish bag limit, and no gear restriction. The City of West Bend also regularly stocks other species. The perch bite usually picks up in mid-summer and lasts through fall. Access Information: There are numerous boat landings and shoreline access points around Big Green Lake. It is operated by the Town of La Valle and there is a fee for launching there. Swing flies through the seams with fluoro leaders on floating lines. An email address is required to associate with your Fishidy premium subscription. To view the locations of public streambank easements in Wisconsin, go to https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/fl/RealEstate/PALApplication and https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Fishing/trout/TROUT.html. Bluegill's average length (4.3 in 2014 and 4.2 in 2022) and PSD (17 in 2014 and 15 in 2022) remained constant. Daily Wisconsin Fishing Reports (April 2023) Home United States Wisconsin Fresh Wisconsin Fishing Reports Top Wisconsin destinations Kenosha Tomorrow: 67 / 58 F Port Washington 38 fishing charters Milwaukee 53 fishing charters Sheboygan 27 fishing charters Algoma Tomorrow: 38 / 34 F Sturgeon Bay Tomorrow: 38 / 34 F Green Bay Tomorrow: D&B Business Directory HOME / BUSINESS . Flows are just about perfect right now! Species population information: Average Length 17 inches, 2.5 adults per surface acre. Benjamin Heussner, Fisheries Biologist, Eagle. Of interest: Since 1989, muskellunge have been the focal species stocked into Lake DuBay in a collaborative effort by the Wisconsin DNR and local Musky Fishing Clubs to create a quality muskellunge fishery on the Wisconsin River in Central Wisconsin. Most anglers target perch vertical jig, using slip bobbers just off the bottom or dead sticking off the side of a boat letting bait sit stationary just above the bottom. Species population information: This lake holds a high density of northern pike with fish up to 35 inches. It has a maximum depth of 6 feet. River segment length: 1.2 miles from the confluence with unnamed stream 129660 0 downstream to the mouth (confluence with Dell Creek). This report follows the virtual meeting on 29 April 2021 between the Panel and the team of Veszprm, one of the European Capitals of Culture (ECoC) in 20231. Catch rate varied from 686-1,820 fish per mile and percent of fish over 9 inches varied from 25-50 percent. That has not stopped anglers on the East and West Twin Rivers. Although not abundant, anglers have the opportunity to hook into one of these large toothy critters both in the lake and downstream on the La Crosse River. There is no minimum length limit for largemouth bass, but largemouth bass from 14 inches to 18 inches may not be kept, and only 1 fish over 18 inches is allowed. River segment length: 2.75 miles. Visitors have access to public lands or parks Mitchell Park Pond is a 3 acre waterway in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. From Millis Road upstream to its confluence with Bluff Creek is approximately 0.75 miles, Bluff Creek adds another 2 miles of Class I and II trout waters. The observed length range was 5.0 to 15.9 inches with an average length of 8.4 inches. Access information: There is a public boat launch with good access and ample parking on the northwest side of the lake off Sportsman Lake Rd. Species population information: Brown trout captured in 2022 varied from 2.4-20.6 inches with an average length of 7.6 inches. Access information: Anglers can access from any of four different public boat landings. Current regulation: Ten panfish in total. Justin Haglund, Fisheries Biologist, Dodgeville. Species population information: Sampling in August 2022 produced several brown trout greater than 15 inches and brook trout over 8 inches. Species population information: Bluegill is the most abundant panfish and has a good size structure in Big Sand Lake. There is no minimum length limit, and the daily bag limit is 5 trout. 16.0 in. Musky in the 30 to 35-inch range were most common in the survey, and because of a tagging study we know these fish were just 5 years old in 2022. Though modest in numbers, the population had a favorable size distribution that should satisfy most anglers. During the remainder of the season, 25 panfish may be kept. The channel catfish's average length was 22.7 inches with an average weight of 4.25 pounds. Abundance was fairly high too, meaning pike anglers on Smith can expect to catch fish and they have a chance at some nice quality fish. An estimated 28 percent of the sample was over 20 inches. Milwaukee River Fishing Reports Recently shared catches and fishing spots. Below the Amherst Milldam to Durant Rd - 3 daily bag limit with 8-inch minimum length limit for all trout (yellow base reg), Early Catch and Release Season available in this reach. Access information: Anglers can access the Brill River from the stream crossings at 29th Avenue, County Highway V, 27 Avenue and 26th Avenue. This placed Lake Wyona well above the 75th percentile for northern pike abundance among similar lakes across Wisconsin (small impoundments). Current regulation: The panfish regulation differs from the statewide standard of 25 per day and only allows a daily bag limit of 10. Northern pike has no minimum length limit, but northern pike from 25 to 35 inches may not be kept. "Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance: A Bass Bully has all the ingredients of top bass flies. The forage base for musky in Long Lake consists of white sucker, cisco, panfish and, to a lesser extent, juvenile gamefish. Access information: A public boat launch with ample parking and restroom facilities is available on the northwest side of the lake off CTH P. The current catch and release state record smallmouth was caught from Elkhart Lake in 2021 and measured 22.75 inches. There were 119 brown trout per mile larger than 12 inches with fish easily reaching over 15 inches. Overall, the 2022 survey data indicates an above-average size structure and high-quality abundance. Check www.noaa.gov or your local weather for more updates. Dave Seibel, Fisheries Biologist, Antigo. Species population information: A 2022 survey yielded a length range of 7.3 to 18.5 inches with an average length of 12.4 inches. Overall, 2022 was a good year for Lake Trout fishing in Lake Superior, and the trend of higher-than-average angling effort continued on the big lake. New regulations were promulgated for walleye with a minimum length limit of 15 inches walleye, walleye between 20 and 27 inches must be released, and 1 walleye over 27 inches is allowed. This is believed to be a sizable increase from where the population was a few years ago and is attributed to the success of several recently stocked year classes. Species population information: Big Green Lake is home to one of the few unique inland lake trout populations in the state. off CTH-D, and Sunset Bay Rd. Surveys in 2022 yielded a catch rate of 372 bluegill per mile, surpassing the statewide median of 117 fish per mile when compared to other similar lakes. Most access is provided by DNR streambank easements purchased from private landowners by the DNR. Little Willow Creek is a Class 1 brook trout stream within the Middle Tomahawk River watershed. Access information: Consolidated Water and Power Company Old Highway 51 Landing; DuBay Portage County Park (Landing and shore access); Tiki Beach Bar & Grill (Fee to launch, once called Antlers Landing); DuBay Drive Landing; Unimproved landing at intersection of Highway DB and Highway C (Shore access); Hosta Road Landing; Consolidated Water and Power Company Seagull Landing; W.V.I.C Big Eau Pleine Dam Landing (Landing and shore access); Consolidated Water and Power Company Beans Eddy Access; Chucks Landing in Mosinee (Landing and shore access); Highway 34 and Train Trestle Bridges shore access; Sandy Creek Road shore access; Highway E shore access; Bird Lane shore access. Two separate peaks of nearly 500 fish each occurred, one during the last week of July and the other during the last week of August. Our fall young-of-year (YOY) survey results in Mississippi River Pool 10, near Lynxville, WI showed above average reproduction during the spring of 2022 with a catch rate of 146 YOY walleye per hour and 44 YOY sauger per hour. The black crappie population provides an opportunity for anglers to not only have great angling action but also a chance to harvest some great-sized fish for the pan. Stream surveys during the summer of 2022 produced a mean relative abundance of 1,360 brown trout per mile (above the Driftless Area median of 730 brown trout per mile). Of interest: From 1983-2003, walleye size structure dramatically decreased and became a major concern in the early 2000s. Species population information: During a 2021 survey, Lower Turtle Lake had abundant black crappie and yellow perch populations with excellent size structures. Sixty-one percent of the pike captured were over 21 inches. Brown trout make fall migratory runs into the Menominee, Peshtigo and Oconto rivers. FISHING REPORT Snorkel User since 7/30/16 Night Time 56 - 60 F Water: 61 - 65 F Was out on the MKE river at night with the Z-Man HellraiZer, this is from last night (Sept 23rd 2022) Z-Man HellraiZer Catches Smallmouth !!! Higher harvest by sport anglers was likely related to an increase in angler effort. Since stocking started in 1989, a total of 186,403 fingerling muskies and 31,622 yearling muskies have been stocked into Green Bay and its tributaries. Current regulation: 5 per day, 14-inch minimum length limit. Access information: To view access points and locations of easements and lands go to https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/fl/RealEstate/PAL. Check out the following websites for more details: https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/lands/boataccess/ https://www.fws.gov/uploadedFiles/Upper_Pool_9.pdf https://www.fws.gov/uploadedFiles/Lower_Pool_9.pdf https://www.fws.gov/uploadedFiles/Upper_Pool_10.pdf https://www.fws.gov/uploadedFiles/Lower_Pool_10.pdf. Since 2010, 1,136 large fingerlings (average length of 7 inches) and 25,533 small fingerlings (average length of 2 inches) walleyes have been stocked into Long Lake. The discussion will take place in 2024 between the DNR, the Parker Lake Association, and anglers to retain the special regulation or change it. LAKE TROUTSpecies population information: Lake Trout is the most popular species that anglers target in the Apostle Islands and Western Arm regions of Lake Superior. The run began in early July, and most fish passed from late July through late August. Current regulation: The Onion River upstream from CTH E, including Mill Creek and Ben Nutt Creek, is currently managed with special regulations: 12-inch minimum length limit, 2 fish bag limit, and only artificial lures may be used. Load up the small jon boat or slap the canoe or kayak on the roof and find your piece of serenity in Vilas County. Species population information: The electrofishing catch rate during 2022 was 337 fish/mile, which is high for Barron and Polk counties, and 15 percent were 10 inches or larger. Most Walleyes were between 13 to 18 inches. Before 2021, the stream had never even been surveyed but as of Jan. 1, 2023, it will be classified as Class I trout water. Ongoing genetics research in Lake Superior will hopefully provide more information on the range of St. Louis River walleye seasonal migrations and to what extent they might contribute to other smaller spawning populations around the South Shore. 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