gengberg September 3rd, 2008
As of September 1, 2008: Gary Engberg Outdoors will now be posting the Northwoods Report by outdoor and travel writer, Naomi Shapiro.The report from Naomi covers the Wausau/Central Wisconsin area, Eagle River, and the Sportsman Lodge on Lake of the Woods. Her fishing reports and outdoor happening are fresh and up to the day reports. I welcome Naomi and Ray Smith to the website and hope that you read and find that there are great places to fish and hunt for all species of fish and game.
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).
1. THIS WEEK'S HEADLINES:
-- Excellent walleye bite continues, with great action for musky and
northern, along with anglers preparing for fall sturgeon season, on the
south end of Lake of the Woods, out of Sportsman's Lodge, Baudette,
Minnesota.
-- Northern bite excellent, with very good musky, smallie, largemouth and
panfish bite, and walleye hitting fair to good, in the Eagle River,
Wisconsin area.
-- Musky biting hard, walleye action picking up dramatically, crappie and
bluegill bite outstanding, and catfish very active in the Wausau/Central
Wisconsin area; while hunters bait for the upcoming bear season, and tune up
their gear for the deer archery season.
- - EDITOR'S NOTE: Information for all upcoming Wisconsin hunting and
trapping seasons is posted at the end of these reports, with gracious thanks
to guide Phil Schweik of Hooksetters Fishing & Hunting Guide Services,
Mosinee, for providing the excellent information.
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2. WEEKLY OUTDOOR AND FISHING REPORTS, and current calendars:
***Eagle River, Wis. (VILAS COUNTY) -- as of September 1, 2008:
(Head): Northern bite excellent, with very good musky, smallie, largemouth
and panfish bite, and walleye hitting fair to good, in the Eagle River,
Wisconsin area.
Northern are putting on an excellent bite in the Eagle River area. Fish 10
feet of water or less in and around the weeds. Use a small Mepps, or a
Rapala floating minnow.
Musky action is very good to excellent in the Eagle River area. Fish weed
edges and break edges in 20 feet of water or less. Small bucktails,
crankbaits and topwaters are all working.
Smallies are hanging in 20 feet of water on hardbottom edges in the Eagle
River area and putting on a strong bite. Use 3 to 4 inch tube jigs, or a
lipless crankbait. Chartreuse and fire tiger are the hot colors.
Largemouth are still holding tight to structure in the Eagle River area, and
providing very good action. Fish piers, docks, drowned wood and heavy
weeds. Use a 7 inch ribbon tail worm, a lizard or weedless frog.
Panfish - -crappies, bluegills and perch - -are all hanging together in the
Eagle River area, and are providing very good numbers, and some real nice
sized fish, even while doing some sorting. Fish 10 feet of water or less in
the weeds. Use a crappie minnow, or chunk of crawler under a small jig or
under a slip bobber.
The walleye action in the Eagle River area remains fair to good. Fish 25
feet of water or less, with bottom ranging from mud flats to weed edges.
Use a jig and a minnow, crawler or leech. While action is day dependent,
the bite will peak early or late in the day.
Now is the time to start getting your gear in shape for the upcoming bear
and deer seasons. The Eagle River area provides excellent hunting
opportunities. I am an avid hunter and will be happy to answer your
questions, without any obligation (Mat Hegy, Guides Choice Pro Shop, Eagle
River).
(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:
NEW: Eagle River, The Snowmobile Capital of the World®, voted number one as
The People’s Choice “The Best Wisconsin Town for a Snowmobiling Getaway.”
Thousands from the state and nation voted in The Wonders of Wisconsin
competition. Eagle River was also ranked number three for “Best Town for a
Fishing Getaway” and “Best Town for a Boating Getaway.”
- - Sun., Sept. 7, 2008: 15th Annual Walter E. Olson Library Foundation
Golf Classic at the Eagle River Golf Course. $1500 in prizes, two flights;
plus other great prizes and awards. Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce &
Visitors Center: 800-359-6315; e-mail: info@eagleriver.org; web:
www.eagleriver.org
– Fri./Sat., Sept. 12-13, 2008: Run to the Eagle Motorcycle Rally, at the
Eagle River Derby Track. Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors
Center: 800-359-6315; e-mail: info@eagleriver.org; web: www.eagleriver.org
- -Sat./Sun., Sept. 21-22, 2008: Paul’s Pro-Am Musky Tournament.
Headquarters at Hiawatha Hideaway on Duck Lake. Annual event, hosting avid
professional and amateur musky hunters. Great fun, and plenty of action.
Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center: 800-359-6315;
e-mail: info@eagleriver.org; web: www.eagleriver.org
– Fri.-Sun., Oct. 10-12, 2008: Muskie Fishing School at Wild Eagle Lodge.
Learn how to go after the greatest freshwater gamefish — the legendary
muskie — with expert local guide, Muskie Matt. Enjoy 3 nights of premier
lodging and meals. Includes half day guide service with Muskie Matt, and
evening sessions featuring instruction and open discussion.
Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center: 800-359-6315;
e-mail: info@eagleriver.org; web: www.eagleriver.org
GENERAL: The fall season in Eagle River, Wisconsin means many things:
Beautiful crisp weather, pristine forest with the fall colors of vibrant
reds, golds, and yellows; 1200 lakes including the Eagle River Chain of 28
lakes (the largest freshwater chain of lakes in the world), providing
excellent fall fishing along with unmatched deer, bear, bird, and waterfowl
hunting. Great time for hiking, biking, birding, picnicking, fall
festivals, fabulous fishing, hunting, exploring and just plain relaxing.
Eagle River Chamber of Commerce; 800-359-6315; 715-479-6400; web:
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