Hey gang   As we approach the holiday weekend and the traditional kick-off for summer boating season you should be ready to adapt on the fly while out for the next couple of days. Overall water temps are in the low 70's in mainlake areas and to low to mid 70's in the shallower protected areas. Current is at a minimum and after a stretch of sunny...

Conditions: Right now most lakes are in the low to mid 60's...but you may find some areas where the water is substantially warmer. Weed growth is still behind but is starting to catch up. Water remains low on most lakes and even after the rain we had this week current flows are way down. Bluegills  Current areas (if you can find them) and dark bo...

The Outcast is in the water and fishing has been good. We have been catching mostly coho salmon with some kings and steelhead mixed in. If your looking to catch numbers or maybe even your limit now is a great time to book a charter out of Port Washington. Weekends are mostly full for this month and next but there are some weekdays available. We are...

Hey gang The weather is finally stabilizing and things are starting to happen. Should be a great week to 10 days on the water but as things settle in be ready to adapt on the fly. Fishing will be consistent day to day but you may need to adapt to changing conditions by altering your presentations. Water temperatures vary greatly between main lake...

Hey gang Musky Mikes announced this week they are no longer running the Tuesday Night Big Bass League originally started by Musky Mike himself. The Tuesday Night tournament will continue but will no longer be a league run by the baitshop. It's a big bass-jackpot format. It'll be run out of the Hideaway and sign up/check ins will be at the dock. D...

Buckle up Buckaroos. Going to be a bit windy this weekend. Source:Wunderground.com In other opener news: There was a great talk on the D&S Facebook Live Site last night on tips for the Madison Chain. Check it out  Here   D&S primary website is here:  DSBait.com   Closer to home the friendly folks at Dick Smiths in the happy barn have their opener...

Hey gang  Here's what to expect when you hit the water for the opener. 1.) Water temps in the mainlake areas in the mid to high 50's to low to mid 60's in protected areas.  2.) Limited new growth of weeds and a few less than average piers are in.  Shallow dark bottom bays will be where most of the action is this weekend.  The DNR's Places to fish...

And we're back in action. Water temps are in the mid to high 40's on our area lakes. Warm water is where it is at for panfishing right now. If you can find those rare spots where water temps are in the low 50's you'll find consistent action. Panfish are starting to make a move into the traditional shallow water areas on area lakes.  Sunny afterno...

Hey everyone My son and I helped put some musky out today along with members of the Musky Club of Wisconsin.  The club has been doing active stocking of extended growth fish in our area lakes for several years. We met at the Okauchee launch and five boats each took 20 or so fish out and placed them around the lake. There will be a story in the Oc...

The weather isn't making things any easier but there's fish to be caught. Major river areas (Dells Depere Winneconne) are all seeing action and giving up lots of fish. Close to home there's two games to play. The Rock River walleye fishing has been a tough but steady bite. I've been out a few times and I've been in touch with other folks that are...

Hey gang I was out with my old roommate on the Rock River yesterday. We fished the area from the dam in Jefferson down past the Ditch and the S turn. We didn't have any notable success but it was one heck of a day to be outside. The water was just barely 42 degrees when we pulled out which is usually about when things start to happen. (The wind wa...

With warm spring rain in the forecast for today I thought I'd pop over and check the gauges.  It is very noticeable downstream from the Jefferson dam but closer to the dam conditions are still in the very early stage. Very soon my friends. If you're heading out take a moment and check the new parking regulations at Blackhawk Island and remember...

Everyone Spring has (partially) sprung and there's glimpses of open water on the horizon. Images on the  Jefferson Dam Lake-Link Thread  show the channel opening up on the Rock River below the Jefferson Dam. While it is still very very early (and not yet ready for boats or shore fishing) the signs are that the spring runs are just around the corn...

Despite all the madness from 2020 we had a great season of fishing with great weather. For those of you who came to fish with me I'm grateful for your business and happy to provide you with an escape and a sport that wasn't actually cancelled this year. As we wait impatiently through winter to be able to fish the big water again we hope you have a...

Around the area water is hovering around the mid to low 60's but even with the stable warm weather on the way expect the shorter nights to start dropping water temps.  Weeds are still thick and water levels are around average for this time of year. Baitfish are still very plentiful since many of them hatched late. Panfish have begun to transition...

Hey Gang  Water levels are a bit higher than they have been and water temps are in the low to mid 70's. Weeds are a bit more sparse than usual for this time of year the crayfish molt is wrapping up and the baitfish are on the move. The next three weeks are setting up for some great action. Panfish continues to be the hot bite in the area but the a...

Hey gang Lots going on so let's get right to it. First off the crayfish molt is winding up. Lots of people were on some fish but then those fish got scarce. What happened of course is the late summer molt where the soft shells get on the shallow rocks and the feeding frenzy breaks out. Typically when a deep bite cools off quickly like that fish...

The end run of summer begins and it is time to get on the water.  As we move into August you'll find fish in the traditional summer places but watch for them to have periods of time where they feed actively around rock bars and transition areas. The changes in the photocycle and the length of day are signals to the fish to start charging up and you...

Hey gang I hope you are all well. I know I haven't been quite as regular with reports as in the past   but thanks to those of you who reach out about the timeline for updates. It is nice to know I'm not talking to empty space here. This blog started when I was heavily involved with Musky Mike's and guiding full time...but life has moved on some fr...

Coho salmon seem to be here in full force on Lake Michigan out of Port Washington. If you want to fill a cooler up with fish now is a good time to get out on the lake. Most weekends are full but there are some weekday openings. Looking forward to fishing with you soon!