Kind of Like A Fishing Report:

April 16, 2021 by ·

What a cool and wet couple of weeks we have had.  The much needed precipitation has really tested our rain gear.  In case you have not noticed, we are finally starting to see some trees budding and grass turning green, and, before you know it, we will be mowing.  Before that we will need our wet soggy yards to dry out. 

Before heading out make sure of the following: your updated boat registration; new 2021- 2022 fishing license; proper spring maintenance on your boat/motor/trailer have been taken care of; all fishing gear has been sorted through and reorganized; your boat has proper amount of approved PFDs (and a throwable) not to mention fire extinguisher, first-aid kit, rope and of course gas.  Also, be knowable of the current fishing regulations for the lake you are intending to fish. 

Area lakes fishing has seen a slow start, mostly due to the weather, but it will  get better as water temperatures continue to rise.  Some owners of cabins/homes have already started to put their docks in.  However, most boat launches are still waiting for spring dock installation.  The best pan fishing is still a ways out, but  be ready.

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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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