Waushura County Fishing Hot Spots Thread

[keith]

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

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

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[AlumniClub]

This 180-acre, clearwater lake is known as a good producer winter and summer. In winter, most action centers on the Walleyes and panfish. Live bait works best; try off the channel.

GB2

[AlumniClub]

This deep, crystal-clear lake is known for being a “real fish-grower.” Cisco population provides excellent forage, and, as a result, you’ll find some nice gamefish here. In fact Northern Pike will average 26 inches, and you’ll find fish considerably larger. There are some big Walleyes, too, running 8 to 10 pounds, and a good Largemouth Bass population. Fish the shorelines for the Bass and weedlines for Walleyes and Northerns. You’ll also find Northerns deep in the summer, chasing the Ciscoes.
GB2

[AlumniClub]

Little 40-acre Huron Lake should be viewed as a valuable resource by everyone who has kids younger than, say, 12. It’s well-known, in fact, as a good kids’ lake – a place to take the family where the youngsters won’t get bored – a “guaranteed-bite” lake. According to Bill Standke, owner of B&B Tangle-Free Bait Boxes, 540 3rd Ave., Red Granite (920) 566-4995, the fishery is primarily for keeper-size panfish, which will keep the kids entertained. And there are a few decent-size Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike to keep dad from going to sleep. In winter, there’s also good action for Northerns and panfish.

GB2

[AlumniClub]

Little Hills is known as a reliable fish-producer. Bill Standke, owner of B&B Tangle-Free Bait Boxes, 540 3rd Ave., Red Granite (920) 566-4995, says you’ll find Largemouth Bass up to 5 pounds, some decent Perch and Crappies, and even a few very big – 20 pounds or so – Channel Catfish in these clear waters. Standke notes the DNR planted Walleye in the lake in 1990, but most, if not all are gone. Fish the north and west shore weedflats for Bass, and the weed edges for other species.

GB2

[AlumniClub]

If you like a little variety in your fishing experience, you’ll find it in these three Waushara County lakes. Two of the waters, Curtis and Pleasant, contain basic southern Wisconsin warmwater fisheries. Bill Standke, owner of B&B Tangle-Free Bait Boxes, 540 3rd Ave., Red Granite (920) 566-4995, says you can do well on Largemouth Bass in Pleasant. The bucketmouths run to about 4 pounds, he says, and hit nicely on spinnerbaits and plastic worms tossed to the weeds. Some decent ‘gills also inhabit the lake, and Standke says worm chunks or jig/waxie combinations work well. In Curtis, the fishery is basically the same. Work the weedlines around the lake for Bass and Bluegills. Meanwhile, a change of pace occurs in Mecan Springs. True: you can catch the same kinds of Largemouth and ‘gills by fishing weeds. And there are also some big – repeat, big – Northern Pike here, which hit on spinners, spoons and especially on sucker minnows in the winter. BUT...Mecan Springs also contains something of a seasonal fishery for three species of Trout: Brown, Rainbow, and Brookies. The Springs, it seems, are the headwaters of the Mecan River, which is a fairly well-known Trout stream. According to Al Niebur, area DNR fisheries biologist, this stream is not stocked, so its Trout are natives, and they winter under the ice of the Springs, so you can catch them there in the spring. Browns are probably the predominant species, says Niebur. Live bait is best.

GB2

[AlumniClub]

Porters Lake is a reliable fish-producer. John Lauritzen of Lauritzen Enterprises, 345 Main Street, Wild Rose (920) 622-3312, says it’s best known for its Bass and Bluegill output and also for producing a few big Northern Pike. Lauritzen advises working the weedbeds all around the lake. Access is on the south shore.

GB2