Dodge County fishing reports

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Please post this kind of information:

Subject Line: Lake or river name and what kind of fish are hitting

In the text: Please tell us whatever you can, including:

- where on the Lake / River
- what depth
- time of day
- bait / lure / presentation / colors
- boat access (and cost)

and anything else about the area like local bait shops, water hazards, alternative species and tackle in case the main stuff isn't happening, local places to stay, guide services, etc.

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GB2

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These two northern Dodge County lakes offer contrasting, but good, fisheries. Fox Lake is, of course, the better-known of the two. At 2,625 acres in surface area, it qualifies as fairly important water. And, after a drawdown in 1996-97 to improve water qualify and help with Carp eradication, it’s developing a fishery to match its size. Fox is primarily a Northern Pike, Walleye, Largemouth Bass and panfish lake. It’s shallow, fertile, and heavily weeded, with good marshy margins, which offer excellent cover and breeding space for gamefish. You’ll find Walleyes early, in the open-water season, off the west shore of Kuno Point. Troll or drift in 6 to 10 feet of water with live bait. The gravel bottom off Maple Point, too, offers good Walleye opportunities. Toss jig/minnow or jig/leech combinations to the breakline here, or troll crankbaits, depending on season. The bog margins on the lake’s east side, meanwhile, offer good habitat for both Northerns and Largemouth. You’ll want to throw spinnerbaits or spoons to the edge. And, while you’re on the lake, give a check to the weed edges and pockets around Devils Island on the west side, off the Canada Creek inlet. You’ll find all species – Northerns, Walleyes and panfish – here throughout open water. Fox Lake does have a bonus fishery of Muskies. Hunt for them off the Devils Island weed edge and along the southwest shore. Lake Emily, meanwhile, gets heavy fishing pressure for Northerns, Largemouth and panfish. It’s shallow, heavily weeded and supports a good fishery. Fish weed edges and pockets for all species.


GB2