WI Fishing Reports
Hayward, Wisconsin & Chequamegon Bay Fishing Report 5-24-16
What a difference a week makes… It’s been snowsuits to swimsuits in northern Wisconsin, and we have a bunch of good bites going on right now. John Meier from Minong, WI and his buddy Scott Kimball from Cottage Grove, MN joined me on Saturday for a day of smallmouth fishing in the Hayward area. Our…
Read MoreHayward, Wisconsin & Chequamegon Bay Fishing Report 5-20-16
We were finally able to run that nasty cold front out of here this week, but it wasn’t easy. North and east winds persisted until late in the week before some warm temps got things back to feeling like spring. Tuesday was spent with my friend Mike Masterson from Iron River, WI. Mike and I…
Read MoreChequamegon Bay & Hayward, Wisconsin Fishing Report 5-17-16
It’s been full steam ahead over the past week, and a major cold front has made things a bit interesting. Before the cool weather hit, I had an opportunity to join my friend and fellow guide Aron Kastern for a day on the water. He’s been after me to get after the mixed bag big…
Read MoreChequamegon Bay & Hayward, Wisconsin Fishing Report 5-11-16
It never gets old… The Wisconsin fishing opener is arguably the most anticipated day of the year in my schedule. It’s the first page of a new chapter, and it’s always spent with my father Jim and partner Terry Peterson. If the weather cooperates, we usually like to start on Chequamegon Bay. The winds were…
Read MoreHayward, Wisconsin Fishing Report 5-6-16
It’s the eve of the Wisconsin Fishing Opener, and I’ve been in typical panic mode over the past week trying to tie up loose ends before things get into full swing. Cutting firewood for next winter, making jigs, and preparing equipment chewed up most of my time, but I was able to get out with…
Read MoreHayward, Wisconsin & Chequamegon Bay Fishing Report 4/25/16
I’m convinced that it’s a conspiracy! The trolling gods just won’t give me a break… Big winds on the big lake don’t add up to a positive experience pulling boards, and my quest to give you a Lake Superior report continues. I can tell you however that the smelt run is fizzling out or done…
Read MoreChequamegon Bay & Hayward, Wisconsin Fishing Report 4-18-16
I was hoping and intended to have a Lake Superior trolling report for you this week, but no such luck. Strong NE winds on the big lake shut that whole idea down. Instead I spent the weekend preparing gear and getting organized for the season. Believe me… I’d rather have been fishing! Warm temps…
Read MoreChequamegon Bay, St. Louis River, & Hayward, Wisconsin Fishing Report 4-7-16
Nobody likes a “Know It All”, but I knew it!!! Our incredibly warm March weather turned out to be fools gold, and Mother Nature has definitely had a change of heart. The joke is on us, and it looks more like February around here than April. Fresh snow and cool temps have slowed the ice…
Read MoreChequamegon Bay & Hayward, Wisconsin Ice Fishing Report 3-12-16
Tick, tock… Time is running out on our ice fishing season, and I don’t have to tell you why. An incredible warm up over the entire mid-west even reached us, and our ice conditions are fading by the day. Sunny skies and temps reaching the mid 60’s are doing some serious damage, and this will…
Read MoreChequamegon Bay & Hayward, Wisconsin Ice Fishing Report 3-5-16
Where in the heck did winter go??? I can’t believe the end of our gamefish season on inland waters in northern Wisconsin is already coming to an end. Sunday 3/6/16 is the end of the hook and line season on all inland waters north of Hwy 64 for all gamefish species. Panfish can still be…
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