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Caldron Falls Reserve Info
Unlike some of the other big flowages in this area, Caldron Falls is “more of a fishing lake” than a recreation center, says Pete Kuchenberg, owner, Pete’s Sport Shop, 330 Oconto Ave., Peshtigo (715) 582-3681. Caldron, he says, “gets hit fairly heavy,” and that’s with good reason, for it’s “probably the best Muskie waters in Marinette County.” True: Caldron’s Muskie population doesn’t compare with those in some of the state’s really famous Esox waters like Vilas County’s Lac Vieux Desert or Big Arbor Vitae. But make no mistake: there’s good Muskie fishing here, good enough to keep most Esox anglers happy as clams. In addition, the lake sports a reasonable Walleye population, plus good numbers of nice-size Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, and Smallies. And there are some nice panskis to be had. Kuchenberg recommends fishing the Muskies in the back bays in spring with bucktails or larger Mepps. As the water warms, switch to the points which project out into deep water. Work the weed edges there with stickbaits or throw topwater gear at night. Then, too, projecting out from the lake’s north shore, south of North Bay, you’ll find a small island, rocks and a midlake hump. This area contains good weedbeds which hold Muskies during the summer. And, of course, you’ll find good Esox action off some of the other midlake humps, particularly those north of the dam and off the south shore, opposite the North Bay mouth. For Northerns, try the stumps and weedbeds of South Bay. Large minnows or crankbaits will work well here early, and you can throw topwater gear later in the season, both for Northerns and Largemouth. Try the deeper water in the same area later during the summer for panskis, and take Walleyes in the channels on crankbaits. Largemouth, Walleyes and Northerns are under a mercury advisory in Caldron Falls. You’ll want to consult the DNR’s Health Information booklet before eating any fish from these waters.
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