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Northwoods Wisconsin Fishing/Outdoor Report 3-11-2010

gengberg March 12th, 2010

As of March 11, 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 ice fishing action for crappies, bluegills and perch in the Eagle
River, Wisconsin area.

- -Ice and open water anglers both, are having success with walleyes,
northerns, and panfish - - all going on in and amidst the lakes and the
Wisconsin River of Wisconsin’s Marathon and Lincoln Counties (near Mosinee
and Wausau). Remember: The walleye and northern seasons REMAIN OPEN on
many of the waters in Central Wisconsin.

WEEKLY OUTDOOR AND FISHING REPORTS, and calendar highlights:

***Eagle River, Wis. (VILAS COUNTY) — as of March 11, 2010:
Good ice fishing action for crappies, bluegills and perch in the
Eagle River, Wisconsin area.

Ice is generally OK in the Eagle River area, but with warmer temps
and rain there will be some slush forming, which means difficulty in getting
around. It is still recommended that no trucks or cars be used when getting
out on the ice. It’s just too “iffy.” Ice has already started sharding,
thinning, cracking, and eroding. This surge will increase as spring nears.
We urge all to be extremely cautious. Best suggestion: Hire one of Eagle
River’s excellent and experienced guides.

Good all around action for panfish in the Eagle River area. Be prepared to
move around as the fish are mobile, and use a flasher if possible.

Crappies in the Eagle River area are locating in 15 to 30 feet of water over
mudflats. The crappies are suspending at all depths, so work your way up or
down on the water column. Use a crappie minnow or a waxie. All day bite,
with best action around sunset and just after.

Bluegills are in two places in the Eagle River area. You’ll find them right
with the crappies, suspending up and down the water column in deeper water,
over mud flats. The gills can also be found in shallow basin lakes, where
they’re locating in weeds in 15 feet of water or less. Use a waxie on a
real small jig.

Perch in the Eagle River area are on mudflats, in 20 to 30 feet of water.
The perch are tight to the bottom. Use a crappie minnow, waxie or wiggler.

(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: info@muskiematt.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., March 12-14, 2010: Great Northern Sno-X Series Round 7 & 8
Races at the Eagle River Derby Track. Conclude the snowmobile season with
these great races in Eagle River, the Snowmobile Capital of the World.®
Eagle River Chamber of Commerce; 800-359-6315; 715-479-6400; e-mail:
info@eagleriver.org; web: www.eagleriver.org.

- -Sun., March 21, Sun. April 11, 2010: American Legion Riders Association
of Wisconsin, District 11 Meat Raffle Fund Raisers. Support local veterans
who have honored our country with their service. Fresh meat is from Prime
Choice Meat Market in Eagle River. Raffle packages include beef, pork,
bacon, chicken, turkey, sausage and other assorted meats. Worthy cause and
lots of fun! Information: Doug Breit 715-477-2163; Bob Sabatke,
715-499-6154, and: Eagle River Chamber of Commerce; 800-359-6315;
715-479-6400; e-mail: info@eagleriver.org; web: www.eagleriver.org

- - Eagle River area snowmobile trails have been officially closed for the
season. 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 March 11,
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
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