Im new to the la crosse area, and am wondering if anyone can give me some tips on finding some good shorefishing stops. Their is so much backwater, and islands. any places off the highway, or by damns that I wouldn’t know about yet? Is it worth my time to shorefish or do you pretty much need a boat? Any advice greatly appreciated!
Well you are in prime catfish country there, you’ve got it much better than I do (I live north of the cities 15-20 minutes from the closest river). I suspect you are in walking distance of decent fishing. I have been through Lacrosse and I know what you mean, lots of backwater and islands. If I were you I would go down to the Mississippi and do some exploring, it can’t hurt to do some shore fishing around deep water or current breaks, maybe you will find a good spot. Other than that I really don’t know.
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Zimmy,
Im from La Crosse too. Sorry I didnt see this post sooner and I hope you read this.
One of my favorite areas…is called shady maple down on hwy 35 its a wayside just south of goose island about a mile. Ive logged more time fishing there than anywhere since I was old enough to lug my tackle box over the train tracks. Good multi-species spot. It has changed over the years. Years ago the bluegill fishing their was unreal. Lots of Northerns and bass in their.
You could also try the Onalaska spillway but that is another very popular area. Goose Island offers lots of shore fishing opportunities and a little solitude. Just drive back in their and pick a spot. If you want catfish you hit the jackpot here.
Camp 22 is another spot I like especially for Northerns and crappies. Its right next to the airport and just a stone’s throw from the onalaska spillway.
Good luck and let me know if you need any more help with directions and stuff.
Steve
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