Report from the Dock By most accounts, daytime walleye and crappie activity has been extremely slow. But once the sun hits the treetops each evening, they start biting much better, and the bite seems to be continuing well into the night in many locations. There have also been more walleyes caught on setlines and bigger […]
Report from the Dock While the recent cold snap has been ideal for ice-making, it seems to have had a negative effect on the fish bite throughout the state. The front, along with the lack of snow on top of the ice in most areas, has meant lethargic or spooky walleyes and panfish. Those conditions […]
Report from the Dock After several days of unseasonably warm weather, the ice appears to have held up well throughout the state. Generally, there wasn’t much ice gained, but there wasn’t much lost, either. The snow has melted off the ice in most locations, making for some very slippery conditions, so make sure you have […]
Report from the Dock Ice conditions continued to improve across the entire state during the past week. With just a few exceptions, ATVs or side-by-sides are now being used and at the very least, you should find enough ice to walk on, no matter where you go. There have even been a few areas where trucks […]
Report from the Dock Ice conditions statewide are well ahead of schedule compared with last year at this point. In many areas, there’s already more ice established than there was all of last winter. Anglers are taking advantage of it, walking out and even using ATVs and side-by-sides in some locations. Bait and tackle shops […]