Northwoods Wisconsin Fishing/Outdoor Report 6-2-2010

As of June 2, 2010:

Outdoor and Fishing Reports for:
– Eagle River, Wisconsin;
– Central Wisconsin Lakes AND the Wisconsin River in Wisconsin’s Marathon
and Lincoln Counties (near Mosinee and Wausau).

THIS WEEK’S HEADLINES:

- - Good fishing action for everything in the Eagle River, Wisconsin area ­
muskies, walleye, northern, bass (catch and release only for bass),
crappies, bluegills and perch.

- - Muskie, bass, walleyes, crappies and bluegills all hitting - - all
going on in and amidst the lakes and the Wisconsin River of Wisconsin’s
Marathon and Lincoln Counties (near Mosinee and Wausau).

WEEKLY OUTDOOR AND FISHING REPORTS, and calendar highlights:

***Eagle River, Wis. (VILAS COUNTY) — as of June 2, 2010:

Good fishing action for everything in the Eagle River, Wisconsin
area ­ muskies, walleye, northern, bass (catch and release only for bass),
crappies, bluegills and perch.

 Water temps on the Eagle River Chain of Lakes (largest freshwater
chain of lakes in the world), are ranging from 72-74 degrees.

Guides and anglers both are very happy about the fishing action in the Eagle
River area. It’s good all the way around, and it’s an all day bite for
everything. We had previously mentioned that knowledgeable locals and
guides were predicting a very good fishing season this year in Eagle River,
and the predictions are coming true. Come up and “get your share” of the
fishing action, and all the pristine beauty and activities that Eagle River
provides in such abundance.

Muskie are locating in the weeds in 10 feet of water or less in the Eagle
River area. Small bucktails and minnow baits are working when “twitched”.
Best depth ranging from 4-8 feet. The muskies are in their summer locations
because of the warm weather Success is coming on a medium fast retrieve -
-not painfully slow nor burning fast. Lots of follows, along with a number
of “nips”, and some welcome strong bites. One of our guide sources –
Muskie Matt - - saw a 41 incher floating belly up - -still alive, but he
couldn’t save her. He was very saddened and urges muskie hunters to
practice good release, especially during this very warm weather.

The walleye and perch in the Eagle River are hanging together in 5-10 feet
of water in the weeds. Find one, and you’ll find the other. Action is good
­ indeed, perch action at times is furious- - with good numbers of 12
inchers being caught. Lots and lots of fun! Both the walleyes and perch
will hit a jig and a fathead, and you may want to slip bobber the bait for
the perch.

Good action for northern in the Eagle Rvier area. Fish 10 feet of water or
less in and around the weeds. Husky Jerks, spinner baits, and #4 and #5
Mepps are all working. Don’t forget- - that normally the bigger northerns
will be deeper, albeit with less action than the smaller fish which will
generally locate higher in the water column.

Bass in the Eagle River area are finishing up their spawn, and starting to
transition from their beds directly to their summer haunts, bypassing their
spring mode this year because of the very warm water temps. The largemouth
will move to shallower heavy weeds, cover, brush piles and sunken wood, and
anglers are using Texas Rigs with plastic worms, jig and a pig (that’s a jig
tipped with a hunk of pork rind), and topwaters (topwaters working early and
late). The smallies are locating over hardbottom areas, with rocks and
boulders in 15 feet of water. Use a tube jig, jig and a leech, or spinner
bait. Anglers can at least surely try the bass spawning beds first -
-(shallow sand/gravel bottom, 2-5 feet of water) - -as some of the bigger
females will stay on their beds a bit longer than the smaller fish. Don’t
forget: Right now bass fishing is all strictly catch-and-release.

Crappie are hitting in 10 feet of water or less (anywhere on the water
column), locating in and around weeds in the Eagle River area. Use a
crappie minnow on a slip bobber, or a jig. Good action.

Bluegills are in their spawn, and will finish up in the next number of days
to a week, plus or minus, in the Eagle River area. Fish 5 feet of water or
less over sand bottoms. Use a crawler on a slipbobber, Beetle Spin or Mini
Mite. Good action.

(Report for the Eagle River Chamber of Commerce based on Creative Brilliance
interviews with Eagle River guides “Muskie Matt” of Wild Eagle Lodge,
“Ranger Rick” Krueger of Guide’s Choice Pro Shop, and Mat Hegy).
Contact info for Eagle River:
* Eagle River Chamber of Commerce; 800-359-6315; 715-479-6400; e-mail:

info@eagleriver.org; web: www.eagleriver.org

* “Muskie Matt”, 715-479-8086; e-mail: rfrgoutdoors@gmail.com
* Mat Hegy, 715-571-7544, e:-mail: lunkerclunkerguideservice@yahoo.com
* Guide’s Choice Pro Shop, guide/owner “Ranger Rick” Krueger 715-477-2248
* George Langley, Eagle River Fishing Guides Association, 715-479-8804.
e-mail: fishing@eaglesportscenter.com
***Some special calendar highlights for Eagle River, Wisconsin:

******- -Fri.-Sun., June 4-6, 2010: Fishing Has No Boundaries. The Eagle
River community’s annual event held at Wild Eagle Lodge on Lynx and Duck
lakes, for the mentally and physically challenged. This weekend event
provides those who otherwise would not be able to enjoy the beauty of the
Northwoods the opportunity to open water fish with guides. Meals, lodging,
and equipment furnished. Volunteers and donations greatly appreciated and
needed. Those who volunteer and donate continually say that they get more
out of this great event than the participants. Don’t miss this chance to
help others, while helping yourself! Contact: Wil Campbell, 715-479-9309.
Eagle River Chamber of Commerce; 800-359-6315; 715-479-6400; e-mail:
info@eagleriver.org; web: www.eagleriver.org.

- -Sat.-Sun., June 12-13, 2010: Spring Classic Musky Tournament. Held on
the Eagle River Chain of 28 Lakes (largest freshwater chain of lakes in the
world). Catch-and-release tournament with prize money, lots of fun, and
great action. Eagle River Chamber of Commerce; 800-359-6315; 715-479-6400;
e-mail: info@eagleriver.org; web: www.eagleriver.org.

- -Sat. June 12, 2010: Eagle River’s Annual Great Northern Beer Festival.
Hi-Pines Eagle River Campground. Enjoy sampling great beer from many
breweries all over Wisconsin. Food. Seminars. Just plain fun! Bill
Summers; 715-891-0421. Eagle River Chamber of Commerce; 800-359-6315;
715-479-6400; e-mail: info@eagleriver.org; web: www.eagleriver.org.

- -Sat./Sun., June 12-13, 2010: Spring Classic Musky Tournament. Eagle
River Chain of Lakes. Super annual event for all. Lots of action. Lots of
fun. Jeff Heffner, 715-477-2667. Eagle River Chamber of Commerce;
800-359-6315; 715-479-6400; e-mail: info@eagleriver.org; web:
www.eagleriver.org.

– Sat. June 19, 2010: 6th Annual Antique and Classic Boat Show at Wild
Eagle Lodge on Duck Lake, on the Eagle River Chain of Lakes. This event
benefits area special athletes. Ample parking, food, and entertainment.
Free admission. Donations to area special athletes appreciated. Flag
raising ceremony at Noon presented by special area athletes. Many fabulous
classic boats and exhibits, both on and off the water. Vote for your
favorite boat. Trophies to be awarded. Eagle River Chamber of Commerce;
800-359-6315; 715-479-6400; e-mail: info@eagleriver.org; web:
www.eagleriver.org.

******- -Sat.-Sun., June 26-27, 2010: Annual Professional Musky Tournament
Trail Tournament. This tournament is sanctioned and is one of the most
popular events of the year. Don’t miss it! Pros and amateurs welcome,
regardless of skill level. High profile, exciting, entertaining. Tim
Widlacki: 815-464-8412. www.promusky.com. Eagle River Chamber of Commerce;
800-359-6315; 715-479-6400; e-mail: info@eagleriver.org; web:
www.eagleriver.org.
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***(Report on Central Wisconsin Lakes AND the Wisconsin River in Wisconsin’s
Marathon and Lincoln Counties near Mosinee and Wausau), — as of June 2,
2010. Editor’s note: The daily bag limit for walleyes on many lakes and the
Wisconsin River in Central Wisconsin (always check the regulations on the
particular water, first) is five (5) fish per day throughout the year while
the daily bag limit for walleye in many areas north of Mosinee and Wausau
may only be two to three fish because of Native American spearing
initiatives and the resulting DNR “quota limits”.

Muskie, bass, walleyes, crappies and bluegills all hitting - - all
going on in and amidst the lakes and the Wisconsin River of Wisconsin’s
Marathon and Lincoln Counties (near Mosinee and Wausau).

: Summer bite in the Central Wisconsin area, like the weather, is
heating up fast!

Action is heating up all over Central Wisconsin. Muskie season has arrived
and anglers are finding fish already holding in their summer haunts.
Bucktails and topwater baits worked over shallow weeds are producing nicely.

With warmer water temps, bass action in the Central Wisconsin area remains
strong. Look for bass to be very shallow, and associated to wood. A jig and
pig combo (jig with a hunk of pork rind attached), or spinner baits in white
or chartreuse are working best.

Walleyes are biting very aggressively in the Central Wisconsin area. Fish 6
to 8 feet of water associated with submerged wood and use a jig and a minnow
or jig and a crawler.

The panfish bite in the Central Wisconsin area is outstanding, with limits
of both crappies and bluegills being taken daily. Shallow weeds and deep
wood are both holding fish. Slip bobbers baited with a small crappie minnow
or a chunk of crawler on a #4 Aberdeen hook will produce action all day
long.
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(This report based on interview with licensed guide and trapper Phil Schweik
of Hooksetters Fishing & Hunting Guide Service, Mosinee. Wisconsin).

For more information about fishing and hunting in the Central Wisconsin
area:
* Phil Schweik, Hooksetters Fishing & Hunting Guide Services: phone:
715-693-5843; e-mail: info@hooksetters.biz; web: www.hooksetters.biz

Upcoming 2010 Events and Tournaments for Hooksetter’s Fishing & Hunting
Guide Services:

NOTE: All Hooksetter’s fishing tournaments are done for CHARITY! All
proceeds from the tournaments will go to the Kippenberg Creek Kids. Entry
fees provide the cash prize money, and there is 100% payback of entry fees.
Great fishing opportunities, great fun, years of wonderful response. Join
us. Enjoy yourself and help the Kippenberg Creek Kids!

NOTE the dates of upcoming Hooksetter’s charity fishing tournaments in 2010.

Half Moon Lake (Mosinee, Wisconsin):

- -Sat., July 24, 2010: Summer Days Fishing Tournament

–Sat., Oct. 9, 2010: Fall Meltdown Fishing Tournament

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Reports compiled, written & distributed by Creative Brilliance. ©2010.
Naomi K. Shapiro or Ray Smith, Creative Brilliance 608-827-6483;
e-mail: cre8vnaomi@gmail.com; cre8vRay@charter.net.