Chequamegon Bay & Hayward, Wisconsin Fishing Report 1-14-17
I’m a little late getting this report posted for the week, and I’ll blame it on the cold. It’s my story… The deep freeze continued in northern Wisconsin over the past week along with some good amounts of snow. Snowmobilers and ice fishermen alike should all be happy with trail and ice conditions throughout our…
Read MoreHayward, Wisconsin & Chequamegon Bay Fishing Report 1-6-17
2017 has started cold. I mean COLD! Sub zero temperatures with nasty wind chills have moved into northern Wisconsin, and we’re definitely making ice. When this cold snap approached I assumed we’d be in for a tough bite, but Mother Nature doesn’t always follow the script. Those that are brave enough to battle the elements…
Read MoreHayward, Wisconsin & Chequamegon Bay Ice Fishing Report 12-30-16
After some crazy Christmas weather, cold temps have moved back into northern Wisconsin creating excellent ice conditions on our inland lakes. Our last report of 2016 is full of good stuff! Aron Kastern has been taking advantage of a strong panfish bite and has been putting some really nice crappies and gills on the ice.…
Read MoreHayward, Wisconsin & Chequamegon Bay Ice Fishing Report 12-23-16
We’re back! After a break from the open water season, it’s time to get on the ice. Our inland lakes are in full swing, and Chequamegon Bay is still a work in progress. Those of you looking to drill some holes and break in some new gear should find plenty of opportunities out there. Josh…
Read MoreChequamegon Bay & Hayward, Wisconsin Fishing Report 11-1-16
Our final report of the 2016 guiding season is a long one but a good one full of friends, family, and fish. I’m not ready to be done just yet! Joel Zimmerman (Webster, WI) and his father Steve (Duluth, MN) arrived on Monday, 10/24 with the goal of putting their first muskies in the net,…
Read MoreHayward, Wisconsin & Chequamegon Bay Fishing Report 10/23/16
It’s definitely been taking awhile for fall to start setting in around northen, WI, but I think we’re making progress… George Pearson (Bainbridge, IN) returned and brought along his buddies Bob Zaring (Fillmore,IN) and Dan (Reelsville, IN) on Tuesday. They showed up for a three day trip and and a full agenda. Walleyes, crappies, smallmouth,…
Read MoreHayward, Wisconsin & Chequamegon Bay Fishing Report 10-17-16
The weirdness in our weather conditions and fishing continues… Brent Evitch and his brother Bob Downey (Birchwood, WI) brought their father Jack Evitch (Birchwood, WI) along on a quest to get a musky for his 76th birthday in the Hayward area. We had cool temps and high skies throughout the day, but Jack was able…
Read MoreHayward, Wisconsin & Chequamegon Bay Fishing Report 10/12/16
Things can change in a hurry for us at this time of year, and a major cold front hit northern Wisconsin on Friday bringing big northwest winds and plummeting temperatures. Larry Dittner (Mikana, WI) returned and brought along his nephew Brad Dittner (Eau Claire, WI) to experience a little nasty weather up north. Larry wouldn’t…
Read MoreChequamegon Bay & Hayward, Wisconsin Fishing Report 10-4-16
With the crazy good bite we’ve had over the past couple of weeks, I knew we’d pay for it at some point. Thursday was the day… Northeast winds and a high pressure system moved in to blow out all of the nasty weather we’ve had, and the results were predictable. Jeremiah Andrews (Union, IA) returned…
Read MoreHayward, Wisconsin & Chequamegon Bay Fishing Report 9-28-16
If you’re into big smallmouth bass, this is the report for you. Warm weather continued to hang around in northern Wisconsin over the weekend, and there’s been no lack of rain. I have to confess that the warm temps don’t bother me even though I know that a cold blast will get the fish cranking.…
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