Fishing/Outdoor Report:

January 26, 2020 by ·

People that are fishing are reporting good catches of crappie and bluegill. Using small jigs tipped with wax worms and/or small plastics in 8 to 15 feet of water next to the weed drop off areas. Sometimes suspended so varying depths is important. Having electronic would be even better.

Walleye continues to be an occasional one mostly into the late afternoon to evening hours. Tip ups with a shiner or walleye sucker in 6 to 10 feet of water along weed edges, Northern action continues to be a sure thing. Same rigging as the walleye, but over the weeds and drop off areas. Even a couple of musky caught using those same methods.

Snowmobiles all over the area. Every business seems to be busy catering to the snowmobiles. Went by Black Iron, Tally Ho, Dow’s Corner, Reel Livin’ and Lost Land Lake Lodge and there were more sleds there than cars. I am sure Red Deer Resort was just as busy. Riders reported the trails are in excellent condition, but are getting a little soft with the warming conditions.

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Let’ Go Fishing

April 25, 2019 by ·

Let Fishing Reel You In!  You arrived in Hayward area ready to start your vacation. You made a trip to the local bait store and stocked up on the best baits and lures to reel in that catch of a lifetime. You head to the lake, cast your line and felt that first tug of a bite. What did you reel in?  The “Quiet Lakes” just might offer the best multi-species, freshwater fishing in Sawyer County!  With an amazing variety of fish in a diversity of lakes, the “Quiet Lakes” is a top-rated fishing destination for anglers of any experience level. Whether you want to spend a quiet day by yourself on the water, rent a pontoon and take the entire family, or hire a guide to help you land the best catch, you will find it all in here.

 

Musky (Muskellunge)MUSKY

The king of freshwater fish. They are the top predator and least populated fish in our lakes. Catch and release is the common practice these days. It’s known as the fish of 10,000 casts, but hiring a guide will cut those odds.

 

Northern PikeNORTHERN PIKE

Wisconsin’s second largest predator fish, second only to their relative the Musky. Pike are typically very aggressive and will feed anytime the opportunity allows. They prefer weed flats and other ambush points.

 

WalleyeWALLEYE

The walleye is the largest member of the perch family and is often targeted for its table fare. Walleyes can be tough to find, but when they are located, they typically cooperate and bite. Bait secret: minnows, nightcrawlers and leeches, and back to minnows as the season starts and finishes.

 

Yellow PerchPERCH

A small fish that most anglers seek more for the taste than the tug. Adults average 7 to 10 inches which make it a good fish for all ages to catch. Perch have a tendency to congregate in large schools making it a one-stop spot to catch your dinner.

 

Largemouth BassBASS

Large and smallmouth bass are brothers, but like family they do take separate paths.  Our lakes offer untapped largemouth fishing, and some area lakes that offers trophy fishing for smallmouth. NOTE: the season for smallmouth does not open to harvest until the 3rd Saturday of June. Regulations for harvest of largemouth on our lakes are any size may be kept with a limit of five.

 

Panfish: BluegillPANFISH

These fish are probably one of the most popular sport and eating fish in Wisconsin. Crappies, bluegills, and sunfish are our most common “panfish”. Probably the most targeted fish in the spring, and often over harvested. Remember to take only enough for a meal and leave some for another day. Limit on panfish is 25, but only 10 of any one species.

 

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