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These three Wood County lakes are definitely worth including on any fishing vacation in central Wisconsin. Dexter’s 298 acres of stained water gets the “chocolates” from stream runoff after heavy rains, but that doesn’t mean you should avoid the lake. Fish the river section north of the lake proper in the spring for Smallies and panfish. The creek channels and shorelines will do nicely for the gamefish. There’s good first-ice action for all species. Nepco, meanwhile, is definitely a lake on which adults won’t get bored. Local clubs have been planting Walleyes, and there are lots of small ones, along with fair action for “eaters.” You’ll also encounter some Northerns, some nice Smallies and bucketmouths, and some fairly good panfish. In addition, there are even a few Muskies. The dam area offers some of the best fishing opportunities, but don’t neglect the islands toward the western end of the lake. Some downed trees along the south shore also hold promise. There’s good first-ice action for Walleyes and Northerns. In Wazeecha, there’s good fishing for Northerns, which reach 40 inches or so, says Trcinski. And, you’ll encounter Largemouth Bass and panfish, along with a few Walleyes. During open water, focus most of your attention on the cribs between the boat landing and the dam. However, this lake is better fished in the winter than during the summer when boat and waterski traffic nearly whip the moderately clear waters into a froth. During winter, though, things calm down, and the lake becomes “like a regular neighborhood,” with all the shacks set up on the ice. This lake DOES have boating hours; you’ll want to check the posted regs before launching.


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