gengberg December 26th, 2008
As of December 22, 2008:
Fishing, Outdoor, and Event Reports for
Eagle River, Wisconsin;
Wausau/Central Wisconsin area;
Lake of the Woods and Rainy River out of Sportsman’s Lodge (Baudette,
Minnesota).
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THIS WEEK’S HEADLINES:
– Excellent northern bite, with good action for walleye, crappie, bluegills
and perch in the Eagle River, Wisconsin area.
- - Strong walleye and panfish bite, with very good northern action in the
Wausau/Central Wisconsin area.
- - Furious walleye action including a 30 inch 10.5 pounder; 60 inch
sturgeon caught and released, solid ice and great snow conditions, on Lake
of the Woods, out of Sportsman’s Lodge, Baudette, Minnesota.
WEEKLY OUTDOOR AND FISHING REPORTS, and current calendars:
***Eagle River, Wis. (VILAS COUNTY) — as of December 22, 2008:
(Head): Excellent northern bite, with good action for walleye, crappie,
bluegills and perch in the Eagle River, Wisconsin area.
Excellent northern bite in the Eagle River area. Fish 15 feet of water or
less in and around the weeds. Use a large shiner under a tip-up, or a
jigging spoon. Mixed bag on size.
Walleye action is good in the Eagle River area. Fish break edges in 25 feet
of water or less. Use a medium shiner or walleye sucker under a tip-up, or a
Buckshot Rattle Spoon tipped with a fathead. Peak bite is at sunset, with a
mixed bag on size.
Crappie, bluegills and perch are all hanging together in the same general
spots in the Eagle River area. Fish 15 feet of water in and around the
weeds. Use a small jig, tipped with a waxie, spike or crappie minnow. Good
all around action.
(Report for the Eagle River Chamber of Commerce based on Creative Brilliance
interview with licensed guide Mat Hegy of Guides Choice Pro Shop).
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
* Guide’s Choice Pro Shop, 715-477-2248
* George Langley, Eagle River Fishing Guides Association, 715-479-8804.
e-mail: fishing@eaglesportscenter.com
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***Some outdoor activities and events coming up in Eagle River, Wisconsin:
– Sat., Jan. 3, 2009: Great Northern Sno-X Series at the Eagle River Derby
Track. Eagle River Chamber of Commerce; 800-359-6315; 715-479-6400; e-mail:
info@eagleriver.org; web: www.eagleriver.org
– Fri‹Sun., Jan. 9-11, 2009: Loadmaster Classic Vintage Weekend at the
Eagle River Derby Track.Eagle River Chamber of Commerce; 800-359-6315;
715-479-6400; e-mail: info@eagleriver.org; web: www.eagleriver.org
***** Fri.-Sun., Jan 16-18, 2009: 46th Annual World Championship Snowmobile
Derby in Eagle River. Eagle River Chamber of Commerce; 800-359-6315;
715-479-6400; e-mail: info@eagleriver.org; web: www.eagleriver.org
– Sat.-Sun., Jan 10-18, 2009: 23rd Annual Women on Snow. Over one hundred
women enjoy a wonderful, exciting, and fun week snowmobiling in the Eagle
River area. All women are invited to participate in this yearly event.
Eagle River Chamber of Commerce; 800-359-6315; 715-479-6400; e-mail:
info@eagleriver.org; web: www.eagleriver.org
Eagle River, The Snowmobile Capital of the World®, was voted number one
People’s Choice as “Best Wisconsin Town for a Snowmobiling Getaway.” (Also
ranked in “Best Town for a Fishing Getaway” and “Best Town for a Boating
Getaway.”)
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***Wausau/Central Wisconsin area (MARATHON COUNTY, including the communities
of Kronenwetter, Mosinee, Rib Mountain, Rothschild, Schofield, Wausau, and
Weston) — as of December 22, 2008:
(Head): Strong walleye and panfish bite, with very good northern action in
the Wausau/Central Wisconsin area.
The walleye bite in the Wausau/Central Wisconsin area is still going strong
with reports of many fish in the 20 to 28 inch slot being caught. Successful
anglers are catching fish in shallow water, two to six feet deep as they
target fish associated with weeds. Medium shiners used on tip-ups seem to
be producing the best, but anglers are also reporting good catches being
made on jig rods as anglers seek out active fish. Strong bites and good
catches after dark are being reported.
The panfish action in the Wausau/Central Wisconsin are is going strong with
many anglers reporting good catches of big, bull bluegills. Fish are being
caught on small jigs tipped with waxworms or mousies. The crappie bite has
been absolutely on fire with some very large slab crappies being caught on
area lakes. Anglers using tip-downs with small crappie minnow are reporting
good success during the dawn and twilight hours, while jig anglers have
caught fish throughout the day using a locator and hole hopping to locate
active fish.
The northern bite on Wausau/Central Wisconsin lakes continues to be very
good. Anglers are reporting the best catches associated with shallow weed
beds in three to five feet of water, using large golden shiners beneath
tip-ups. Although often overlooked by trophy northern anglers, the
Wausau/Central Wisconsin are contains some true, giant specimens just
waiting to be caught. Come up and gets yours it’s waiting for you.
Even with the cold weather, anglers are reminded to use caution when
venturing out onto Wausau/Central Wisconsin ice. Enjoy the wonderful
opportunities that winter and ice fishing bring to the Wausau/Central
Wisconsin area in completely safety!
And remember, the walleye, northern, and bass seasons on most of the waters
in the Wausau/Central Wisconsin area REMAIN OPEN throughout the year; and
unlike so many lakes further north that have daily walleye bag limits of two
or three fish, the walleye bag limit on most of the waters of the
Wausau/Central Wisconsin area remains at FIVE (5) fish.
With such a wealth of opportunities, it’s important for anglers to practice
catch-and-release for everything but a few for the frying pan. This simple
and mindful conservation will insure that the legendary fishing in the
Wausau/Central Wisconsin area will continue for generations to come. (This
report based on interview with guide Joel DeBoer of Wisconsin Angling
Adventures).
For more information about the Wausau/Central Wisconsin area:
*Wausau/Central Wisconsin Convention & Visitors Bureau: 888-948-4748, or
715-355-8788; web: www.visitwausau.com
Fishing and hunting info:
* Wisconsin Angling Adventures (Joel DeBoer), web:
www.wisconsinanglingadventures.com; e-mail: joelthemuskyman@charter.net;
phone: 715-297-7573
* Hooksetters Fishing & Hunting Guide Services (Phil Schweik, John Sparbel,
Craig Lemmer, Justin Gaiche, Glen Moberg); phone: 715-693-5843; e -mail:
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