Northwoods Wisconsin Outdoor and Fishing Report. February 21, 2011 2-22-2011
gengberg February 22nd, 2011
As of February 21, 2011: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:- - - Northern, crappies, bluegills and perch providing good action, with
walleye fair, and some largemouth bass being caught, in the Eagle River,
Wisconsin area.
- - Walleye active, with good ancillary action for northerns, and panfish
continue to hit without letup ,all 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 February 21, 2011: Northern, crappies, bluegills and perch providing good action, with
walleye fair, and some largemouth bass being caught, in the Eagle River,
Wisconsin area.Ice conditions in the Eagle River area are generally good, with
areas of slush forming due to the warmer weather. As we move towards
spring, be extra cautious as ice will be thinning, honeycombing, and
breaking up, especially in current areas and around structure like bridges.
Be especially cautious about going out on lakes with motor vehicles.Northern in the Eagle River area are hitting well, and locating in 15 feet
of water or less in and around weeds. Use a tip up with a large shiner or
sucker minnow. Anglers are also getting some largemouth bass as incidental
hits when going for the northerns.Crappies are providing good action in the Eagle River area, but you have to
hunt for them. There are two areas to fish for the crappies: Shallow weeds
- -15 feet of water or less or the crappies are suspending up and down the
water column over deep mudflats.
Fish at different depths starting at the
bottom and working your way up, remembering that crappies always bite up,
never down. Crappie minnows are working best, with waxies pulling in some
fish as well.
The bluegill bite in the Eagle River area is good. Fish 15 feet of water or
less in and around weeds. Use a small teardrop jig with a waxie.
Perch action has been good in the Eagle River area. The perch are really
scattered, with no consistent area to fish. Fish 5 to 25 feet of water,
over primarily mud bottom. The perch will be hugging the bottom. Use a
waxie, spike or wiggler - -all are working, and some real nice jumbos are
being caught.
One suggestion that is paying off for ice anglers going for panfish in the
Eagle River area: Use electronic locators. This will save you an enormous
amount of time and effort- - especially since the panfish seem to be really
moving around right now. Be patient. Drill a lot of holes, and move
around. You’ll find the panfish.Walleye action in the Eagle River area is fair. Evening bite is best. Fish
10-25 feet off of break edges. Use a tip up with a small walleye sucker or
small shiner.(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: SNOWMOBILE TRAILS IN EAGLE RIVER ARE OPEN!!
The snowmobile trails in the Eagle River area are OPEN! 500 miles of trails
on the finest snowmobile system anywhere - -beautifully groomed and
perfectly maintained as no one else can do it- - and that¹s just one reason
why Eagle River is called The Snowmobile Capital of the World®. Trailer up
your sled and get on up here. You¹ll have the best ³two-fer² of your life
great snowmobiling and great ice fishing- - plus top-flight food and
beverage, accommodations, services, activities, and special events - -all
designed for every taste and budget. Don¹t miss out. Now¹s the time to be
in Eagle River! Eagle River Chamber of Commerce; 800-359-6315; 715-479-6400;
e-mail: info@eagleriver.org; web: www.eagleriver.org
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