Northwoods Fishing and Outdoor Report 8-30-2010

As of August 30, 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 musky, northern and panfish bite, with walleye, smallmouth,
largemouth action just fair in the Eagle River, Wisconsin area.

- - -Musky, walleye, northern and crappies all hitting well, 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 August 30, 2010:

Good musky, northern and panfish bite, with walleye, smallmouth,
largemouth and action just fair in the Eagle River, Wisconsin area.

Water temps in the upper 60s to the low 70s in the Eagle River,
Wisconsin area.

Musky fishing in the Eagle River area has picked up dramatically with the
recent drop in water temps., The temps are in the low 70s on the Eagle
River Chain of 28 lakes (largest freshwater chain of lakes in the world),
and a significant algae bloom is happening on many smaller area lakes. Fish
15 feet of water or less in and around weeds. Big blade bucktails that
produce a loud “thump” in the water are a good choice right now, as are
jointed crankbaits. They put out a lot of vibration for the fish to home in
on. Suggested colors now include black/silver, black/orange,
black/chartreuse, on either bucktails or crankbaits.

There’s a good northern bite in the Eagle River area. Fish 15 feet of water
or less in and around weeds. Use a bass style spinner bait, #4 Mepps, or a
northern sucker minnow under a slip bobber.

Panfish in the Eagle River area generally hanging together in 15 feet of
water or less, in and around weeds. The crappies and bluegills are
suspending up and down the water column, with the perch close to the bottom.
Use a crappie minnow or a chunk of crawler under a slip bobber. Some
crappies are also being found here-and-there over deep water humps. Panfish
action is good.

Walleye in the Eagle River area are in 10-30 feet of water (depth is lake
dependent), over rocks, rock points, and rocky humps, or outside of weed
edges. Use a jig and a minnow, leech or crawler. Action is fair.

Smallmouth are in 10-20 feet of water in the Eagle River area. Fish break
edges over hardbottom/rocks/gravel. Use a jig and a minnow, or a jig and a
tube. In the evening try a topwater like a Heddon Torpedo or Zara Spook.
Fair action.

Largemouth in the Eagle River area are in 10 feet of water or less relating
to structure. Fish heavy weed areas, near docks, downed trees, stumps or
brushpiles. Use a jig and a pig, spinnerbait, or a topwater like a rat or
frog. Action is fair.

(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”, 715-891-5980; 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:

-- Sat.-Sun., Sept. 18-19, 2010: Paul’s Annual Pro-Am Musky Tournament.
This is the “one for everybody” - -professional and amateur. Lots of fun.
Lots of prizes. EVERYONE is welcome! Eagle River. Eagle River Chamber of
Commerce; 800-359-6315; 715-479-6400; e-mail: info@eagleriver.org; web:
www.eagleriver.org

******- -Sat.-Sun., Oct. 2-3, 2010: 31st Annual Cranberry Fest. This
wonderful fall festival features cranberry marsh and winery tours, sales of
all types of great cranberry foods and fresh cranberries, cranberry cook
off, large arts & crafts show, world’s largest cranberry cheesecake, antique
market, flea market, cranberry fiber arts and weavers show and sale, bike,
walk, and run fitness events, family entertainment, farmers market,
cranberry fest market, activities throughout town. Great family fun
festival attended by thousands. Not to be missed! Eagle River Chamber of
Commerce; 800-359-6315; 715-479-6400; e-mail: info@eagleriver.org; web:
www.eagleriver.org

- - Fri.-Sun., Oct. 8-10, 2010: Wild Eagle Lodge Musky School. Hands on
opportunity to learn and fish for the greatest of all freshwater game fish,
from accomplished musky hunter and guide, Muskie Matt. Lodging, equipment,
meals, seminars, fishing. Eagle River Chamber of Commerce; 800-359-6315;
715-479-6400; e-mail: info@eagleriver.org; web: www.eagleriver.org

- - Tues-Sat., Oct. 23-27, 2010: “Wallhanger” Eagle River Chain Musky
Fishing School by “Ranger Rick” Krueger guide/owner of Guide’s Choice Pro
Shop, Eagle River, Wisconsin. Join this “classic musky trip of all time”
with renowned musky hunter Ranger Rick Krueger on his home waters. Learn
artificial and live bait techniques; enjoy Power-Point presentations
discussing all aspects of musky fishing. Each attendee will spend a
half-day in the boat with Ranger Rick or another Guide’s Choice Pro Shop
professional musky guide. Trip also includes four nights lodging,
breakfast, dinners and raffles galore. Eagle River Chamber of Commerce;
800-359-6315; 715-479-6400; e-mail: info@eagleriver.org; web:
www.eagleriver.org

***(Report on Central Wisconsin Lakes AND the Wisconsin River in Wisconsin’s
Marathon and Lincoln Counties near Mosinee and Wausau), — as of August 30,
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”.

Musky, walleye, northern and crappies all hitting well, in and
amidst the lakes and the Wisconsin River of Wisconsin’s Marathon and Lincoln
Counties (near Mosinee and Wausau).

Water temps falling slowly in the central Wisconsin area, but still
in the lower 70s.

Muskies in the central Wisconsin area have been hitting strong on bucktails
and topwaters in shallow weeds.

The walleye bite in the central Wisconsin area is providing some very nice
catches coming from deep weeds, using a jig and a minnow.

Northerns are hitting a variety of lures in shallow weeds in the central
Wisconsin area. Use a Daredevil or a spinnerbait in red and white.

Slab crappies in the central Wisconsin area are putting on a very good bite.
Fish in 14 to 18 feet of water, where the crappies are suspending 5 to 7
feet down. And don’t forget‹crappies only bite “up,” never “down.”
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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., 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.