Hayward Lakes Sherry
06-11-2013, 10:48 AM
FISHING REPORT
Muskie:
Muskie action is fair to very good, though somewhat inconsistent (surprise, surprise!) Look for fish in shallower water along/in/on/over new green weeds and weed beds, or holding in deeper water adjacent to areas holding spawning panfish. Bucktails, Bull Dawgs, tubes, gliders, swim baits, and topwaters are all catching fish – with lure size personal preference.
Walleye:
Walleyes action is fair to good, with fish scattered in depths from 4-20 feet, and in various locations, such as brush, gravel, and rock. Top baits include jigs/fatheads, jigs/plastics, leeches and crawlers under slip bobbers, and walleye suckers. Anglers are catching some nice fish by casting/trolling stickbaits and crankbaits along shallow shorelines in the evening.
Northern:
Northern pike are on the feed and offer good action on most waters. Work shallow weed lines, particularly in areas containing spawning panfish. Baits of choice include northern suckers under bobbers, spinners, spinnerbaits, spoons, bucktails, and crankbaits. Look for bigger pike holding in deeper water just off those panfish spawning areas.
Bass:
Bass fishing (still catch-and-release only until June 15) is very good for both largemouth and smallmouth. The fish are shallow, active, aggressive, and making spawning beds – and too vulnerable, so use common sense and good judgment for the sake of the fish. (Catching bass this time of year neither takes nor proves any great degree of fishing prowess.) Stick with artificials, such as plastics worms, creature baits, tubes, jigs/Twister tails, and spinnerbaits.
Crappie:
Crappie action is good to very good, with fish pre-spawn, post-spawn, and spawning, depending on the lake. You will find crappies from very shallow out to about 10 feet and willingly taking crappie minnows, waxies, plastics, and Gulp! baits fished on small jigs or plain hooks, with or without bobbers.
Bluegill:
The water is warming, bluegills are staging, and this could be the week for bluegills to commence spawning. Look for them in shallow water along weed lines, wooded shorelines, and on sand bottoms. Waxies, worms, leaf worms, panfish leeches, and plastics on small jigs will all work well.
Upcoming Events
June 15: Bass harvest season opens in Northern Bass Zone.
June 16: Fourth Annual Big Chip Fish Fest (715-462-4911; 634-2204).
June 20: Walleyes for Northwest Wisconsin meeting (715-462-3559).
June 20-23: 64th Annual Musky Festival (715-634-8662).
June 21-23: Hayward Lions Club Musky Fest Fishing Contest.
June 23: Hayward Bass Club open tournament (715-699-1015).
Through July 31: Illegal to allow dogs to run on DNR lands and Federal WPA (see regs for exceptions).
For more information on area events and activities, visit the Hayward Lakes Visitor and Convention Bureau website, view its Calendar of Events, or call 1-800-724-2992.
Muskie:
Muskie action is fair to very good, though somewhat inconsistent (surprise, surprise!) Look for fish in shallower water along/in/on/over new green weeds and weed beds, or holding in deeper water adjacent to areas holding spawning panfish. Bucktails, Bull Dawgs, tubes, gliders, swim baits, and topwaters are all catching fish – with lure size personal preference.
Walleye:
Walleyes action is fair to good, with fish scattered in depths from 4-20 feet, and in various locations, such as brush, gravel, and rock. Top baits include jigs/fatheads, jigs/plastics, leeches and crawlers under slip bobbers, and walleye suckers. Anglers are catching some nice fish by casting/trolling stickbaits and crankbaits along shallow shorelines in the evening.
Northern:
Northern pike are on the feed and offer good action on most waters. Work shallow weed lines, particularly in areas containing spawning panfish. Baits of choice include northern suckers under bobbers, spinners, spinnerbaits, spoons, bucktails, and crankbaits. Look for bigger pike holding in deeper water just off those panfish spawning areas.
Bass:
Bass fishing (still catch-and-release only until June 15) is very good for both largemouth and smallmouth. The fish are shallow, active, aggressive, and making spawning beds – and too vulnerable, so use common sense and good judgment for the sake of the fish. (Catching bass this time of year neither takes nor proves any great degree of fishing prowess.) Stick with artificials, such as plastics worms, creature baits, tubes, jigs/Twister tails, and spinnerbaits.
Crappie:
Crappie action is good to very good, with fish pre-spawn, post-spawn, and spawning, depending on the lake. You will find crappies from very shallow out to about 10 feet and willingly taking crappie minnows, waxies, plastics, and Gulp! baits fished on small jigs or plain hooks, with or without bobbers.
Bluegill:
The water is warming, bluegills are staging, and this could be the week for bluegills to commence spawning. Look for them in shallow water along weed lines, wooded shorelines, and on sand bottoms. Waxies, worms, leaf worms, panfish leeches, and plastics on small jigs will all work well.
Upcoming Events
June 15: Bass harvest season opens in Northern Bass Zone.
June 16: Fourth Annual Big Chip Fish Fest (715-462-4911; 634-2204).
June 20: Walleyes for Northwest Wisconsin meeting (715-462-3559).
June 20-23: 64th Annual Musky Festival (715-634-8662).
June 21-23: Hayward Lions Club Musky Fest Fishing Contest.
June 23: Hayward Bass Club open tournament (715-699-1015).
Through July 31: Illegal to allow dogs to run on DNR lands and Federal WPA (see regs for exceptions).
For more information on area events and activities, visit the Hayward Lakes Visitor and Convention Bureau website, view its Calendar of Events, or call 1-800-724-2992.