walleyemaxx
07-16-2010, 07:32 AM
Hi everyone,
Park Falls DNR Service Center area
Upper Chippewa Basin fisheries report (Price, Rusk, Sawyer Taylor and inland Ashland and Iron counties) - Water temperatures on most waters across the North have been in the low to mid-70s. Weed abundances do seem to be relatively low for this time of year, as many lakes and flowages have only light to moderate weed growth in many areas that typically have thick weed beds. It appears that the dark-stained run-off water, the result of heavy rains in the last few weeks, has limited plant growth and many mid-depth weed beds will continue to be rather sparse throughout the summer. The constantly changing weather of the past week has made for some real inconsistent fishing action, and periodic rain showers have kept anglers watchful of the skies. Bass fishing, both for largemouth and smallmouth, has been especially erratic and many anglers have reported some very slow days of fishing. Largemouth bass have yet to fully set up in their typical summer pattern (in woody cover, under bog edges, etc.) and they still seem to be holding near dense weed beds and around deep-water cover. Some good largemouth bass action has been reported from Nelson Lake, but most other lakes have been experiencing some low success. Smallmouth bass have also been tough to come by and they have been particularly picky in the lures that they'll hit. Some nice fish have been caught near mid-depth woody cover, and small finesse plastics have been the key in getting them to bite. Musky action has also improved with the warmer water temperatures and many anglers have reported a lot of follows. Some decent catches are also being made, with most fish in the mid 30-inch range and a few up to 46 inches also reported. Many different types of baits have been successful, but top-water and jerk baits seem to be the favorites in the past week. Walleye success continues to be generally slow, with the best action found in mid-depth weed beds and the open pockets within these beds. Panfish action has been fair, with some decent catches of crappie, bluegill and rock bass still being made.
Enjoy the weekend.
Walleyemaxx
Park Falls DNR Service Center area
Upper Chippewa Basin fisheries report (Price, Rusk, Sawyer Taylor and inland Ashland and Iron counties) - Water temperatures on most waters across the North have been in the low to mid-70s. Weed abundances do seem to be relatively low for this time of year, as many lakes and flowages have only light to moderate weed growth in many areas that typically have thick weed beds. It appears that the dark-stained run-off water, the result of heavy rains in the last few weeks, has limited plant growth and many mid-depth weed beds will continue to be rather sparse throughout the summer. The constantly changing weather of the past week has made for some real inconsistent fishing action, and periodic rain showers have kept anglers watchful of the skies. Bass fishing, both for largemouth and smallmouth, has been especially erratic and many anglers have reported some very slow days of fishing. Largemouth bass have yet to fully set up in their typical summer pattern (in woody cover, under bog edges, etc.) and they still seem to be holding near dense weed beds and around deep-water cover. Some good largemouth bass action has been reported from Nelson Lake, but most other lakes have been experiencing some low success. Smallmouth bass have also been tough to come by and they have been particularly picky in the lures that they'll hit. Some nice fish have been caught near mid-depth woody cover, and small finesse plastics have been the key in getting them to bite. Musky action has also improved with the warmer water temperatures and many anglers have reported a lot of follows. Some decent catches are also being made, with most fish in the mid 30-inch range and a few up to 46 inches also reported. Many different types of baits have been successful, but top-water and jerk baits seem to be the favorites in the past week. Walleye success continues to be generally slow, with the best action found in mid-depth weed beds and the open pockets within these beds. Panfish action has been fair, with some decent catches of crappie, bluegill and rock bass still being made.
Enjoy the weekend.
Walleyemaxx