As of June 11, 2012.
Outdoor and Fishing Reports (and weekly calendars) for:
* Eagle River, Wisconsin;
* Central Wisconsin Lakes AND the Wisconsin River in Wisconsin’s Marathon and Lincoln Counties (near Mosinee and Wausau).
As of June 11, 2012: THIS WEEK’S HEADLINES:
* Good to excellent fishing continues in the Eagle River, Wisconsin area, with action coming from musky, walleye, northern, crappie, bluegill and perch.
* Good action across the board, with walleyes, crappies, bluegills, bass and muskies all hitting; in and amidst the lakes and the Wisconsin River in Wisconsin’s Marathon and Lincoln Counties (near Mosinee and Wausau).
WEEKLY OUTDOOR AND FISHING REPORTS, followed by calendar highlights:
***Eagle River, Wis. (VILAS COUNTY) — as of June 11, 2012:
Good to excellent fishing continues in the Eagle River, Wisconsin area, with action coming from musky, walleye, northern, crappie, bluegill and perch 
Water temps in the Eagle River, Wisconsin area are in the mid 60s, and the quality of the fishing is making a lot of anglers very happy. For the best all-around action, try the Eagle River Chain of 28 lakes (largest freshwater chain of lakes int he world).
Musky in the Eagle River area are in 7-8 feet of water or less around weeds. Use small to medium bucktails or spinner baits, and use a fast retrieve. All day bite. Good to excellent action.
Walleye are putting on a good bite in the Eagle River area. Fish 10 feet of water or less along weed edges. The walleyes will be tight to bottom. Use a 1/16th or 1/8th ounce jig with a minnow. All day action.
Northern continue on a feeding rampage in the Eagle River area. Fish 10 feet of water or less in and around weeds. Use a small bucktail, a Husky Jerk in a minnow or walleye pattern, or a bass style spinner bait. Good to excellent action. 
All day bite. Remember, the bigger northerns will usually be deeper. The action may be somewhat slower when fishing deeper, but the fish you catch could turn out to be a real lunker.
Crappies, bluegills and perch are hanging out in the same general location in the Eagle River area. Fish 10 feet of water or less in and around weeds. The perch will tight to bottom, with the crappies and gills suspending near the tops of the weeds. Use a chunk or crawler or a crappie minnow under a jig or a slip bobber. Good to excellent all day action.
Editor’s Note: Eagle River, Wisconsin, is the Snowmobile Capital of the World®, Hockey Capital of Wisconsinâ„¢, World’s Largest Chain of 28 Lakes (Eagle River Chain O’Lakes named one of the “7 Natural Wonders of Wisconsin†by Travel Wisconsin.com/Wisconsin Department of Tourism); voted “The Best Up-North Town†by readers of Wisconsin Trails Magazine.
(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 Mattâ€, 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
***Calendar highlights for Eagle River, Wisconsin:
* Fri.-Sat. June 15-16, 2012: 22nd Annual Fly-In and Air Show at the Eagle River Airport. Two days of wonderful exhibitions, fly-bys, live music, all you can eat fish boil (pulled pork alternative), raffles, demonstration team, 82nd airborne freeFall, models on display, vintage war plane performances, Boy Scout pancake breakfast, Civil Air Patrol BBQ lunch, American Legion corn roast, Historical Society root beer floats. Never ending fun for the whole family, enthusiasts, and history buffs. Everyone welcome. Donations gladly accepted. Not to be missed! One of the greatest of this type of event anywhere! Eagle River Chamber of Commerce; 800-359-6315; 715-479-6400; e-mail: info@eagleriver.org; web: www.eagleriver.org
* Trees For Tomorrow has a multitude of family, youth, public and nature programs right on its campus in Eagle River. This wondrous venue allows everyone to explore the joys of nature at little or no cost. Contact Trees for Tomorrow for information and program schedule. Phone: 715-479-6456. E-mail:learning@treesfortomorrow.com. Eagle River Chamber of Commerce; 800-359-6315; 715-479-6400; e-mail: info@eagleriver.org; web: www.eagleriver.org
*The Eagle River Speedway is now open for the season. Great fun. Great entertainment. Great racing. Hot laps start at 7:00 pm, with racing starting at 7:30 pm. Eagle River Chamber of Commerce; 800-359-6315; 715-479-6400; e-mail: info@eagleriver.org; web: www.eagleriver.org
* Eagle River Golf Course is open. Spring has really sprung in Eagle River. The beautiful Eagle River Golf Course is open from 10 am-6 pm daily. Take advantage of the gorgeous, warm Northwoods weather, the scenic beauty, and get your swing in the groove. Many continuing money saving fun specials throughout the season, tournaments, youth golf season and tournament, new equipment demos, warm, expert, welcoming staff. Eagle River Chamber of Commerce; 800-359-6315; 715-479-6400; e-mail: info@eagleriver.org; web: www.eagleriver.org
* Sat.Wed., June 30-July 4, 2012: The world famous Vietnam Memorial Traveling Wall will be exhibited at the Eagle River Derby Track. A moving tribute to the heroes who gave their all for our country. Their names are inscribed on the wall, with the phrase: “We will never forget.” Come and pay your respects from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm daily. Volunteers are needed as well. Assist in this solemn and memorable event in Eagle River, by volunteering to help. Eagle River Chamber of Commerce; 800-359-6315; 715-479-6400; e-mail: info@eagleriver.org; web: www.eagleriver.org
* Wed., July 4, 2012: Downtown Eagle River. Celebrate our nation’s birthday and Eagle River’s hometown pride by taking in our spectacular parade. This year’s theme is “Honoring Our Vietnam Veterans.” Over 100 entrants and 60 floats showcase the parade’s annual theme. Then come view the great fireworkds at the Hi-Pines Campground located on Hwy. 45N. Eagle River Chamber of Commerce; 800-359-6315; 715-479-6400; e-mail: info@eagleriver.org; web: www.eagleriver.org
- -Thurs., july 12, 2012: 32nd Annual Guides/Kids Day. Vilas County Fairgrounds. For ages between 7-12 years. Area guide come together to share the beautiful northwards by taking a child fishing for the afternoon. Great even where tales and traits are shared and learned. Eagle River Chamber of Commerce; 800-359-6315; 715-479-6400; e-mail: info@eagleriver.org; web: www.eagleriver.org
- – Sat., July 21, 2012: 40th Annual Artarama-Riverwalk Art Show and Sale. Riverside Park in Eagle River. Nationally known one-day art and fine draft festival draws top quality artists. Live music, picnic-style food and parking, provided by non-profit organizations. Eagle River Chamber of Commerce; 800-359-6315; 715-479-6400; e-mail: info@eagleriver.org; web: www.eagleriver.org
- – Thurs.-Sun., Aug. 9-12, 2012: Annual Vilas County Fair, Vilas County Fairgrounds. Eagle River Chamber of Commerce; 800-359-6315; 715-479-6400; e-mail: info@eagleriver.org; web: www.eagleriver.org
- – Sat., Aug. 11, 2012: Annual Polish Regatta at Pitlik’s Sand Beach Resort (noon, rain or shine). Eagle River Chamber of Commerce; 800-359-6315; 715-479-6400; e-mail: info@eagleriver.org; web: www.eagleriver.org
- – Wed., Aug. 15, 2012: 31st Annual Paul Bunyan Fest. Downtown Eagle River. Fun filled family event features chain-saw carving demonstrations, over 75 art-’n-crafts vendors, live music, and a Paul Bunyan Roast Cookoff. Come and enjoy a great beef sandwich with potato salad and corn, along with all the great activities. Eagle River Chamber of Commerce; 800-359-6315; 715-479-6400; e-mail: info@eagleriver.org; web: www.eagleriver.org
–Fri.-Sun., Aug. 17-19, 2012: 27th Annual National Championship Musky Open. A very exciting family oriented catch-and-release musky tournament held on seven different lake families in the Eagle River area. Great fun for all skill levels. Eagle River Chamber of Commerce; 800-359-6315; 715-479-6400; e-mail: info@eagleriver.org; web: www.eagleriver.org
–Sat.-Sun., August 25-26, 2012: 4th Annual Festival of Flavors food event, sampling, demonstrations and competitions. This great festival showcases Wisconsin products, local goods and culinary artisans, Wisconsin wineries and cheese producers, plus an expo of the health aspects of food and fitness. 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 June 4, 2012.
Good action across the board, with walleyes, crappies, bluegills, bass and muskies all hitting; in and amidst the lakes and the Wisconsin River in Wisconsin’s Marathon and Lincoln Counties (near Mosinee and Wausau).
Walleyes in the central Wisconsin area have been holding tight to points on wind blown shores usually in 6 to 10 feet of water. Jigs tipped with minnows have been the best bait, but we are seeing a few nice fish coming on crawlers and leeches as the water temperatures are now in the 70s.
The crappies fishing in the central Wisconsin area has been good. We have been finding plenty of them suspended in about 12 to 15 feet of water. Most of the fish are holding 5 to 7 feet down and are being caught on slip bobber rigs baited up with small jigs, tipped with tiny minnows or plastics.
Anglers looking for lots of action should target bluegills right now in the central Wisconsin area. We are catching a ton of them holding in about 3 to 6 feet of water right in the weeds. Early int he day the gills are hunkered down right in the weeds, but as the day progresses you will the fish move up towards the surface to basically “sun” themselves All you need is a small hook baited up with a worm. Set this below a bobber at the appropriate depth and get ray for the action to start.
The action for bass has been very good in the central Wisconsin area, and with the warmer water temperatures, we are starting to see the topwater action picking up. Most of the fish have been holding in about 2 to 6 feet of water associated with rocks and wood.
The spring musky bite in the central Wisconsin area has been very good and we are catching quite a few nice fish. Most of the action this past week has been working shoreline structure along the main river and by working the deeper weeds on the main lake. Medium sized bucktails like the Slowie Slippery Sam in orange or chartreuse are working as well as twitch baits and crankbaits in firetiger and perch patterns.
(Central Wisconsin lakes report based on interviews with licensed guide and trapper Phil Schweik and licensed guide Glenn Moberg, 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: pschweik@dwave.net; web: www.hooksetters.biz
Reports compiled, written & distributed by Creative Brilliance. ©2012.
Naomi K. Shapiro or Ray Smith, Creative Brilliance.
e-mail: cre8vnaomi@gmail.com; cre8vRay@charter.net
