We have now entered the post spawn period. Which means hungry walleyes have loaded up on shallow cover, and are putting on the feed after their strenuous spawning season. On the river
systems, targeting shallow backwater areas with wood and rock, or mix of the two, have been producing the best. Casting shallow Shad Raps are one of the best ways to find and connect with these fish. Once you locate them casting crank baits, you can then slow down and fish a jig/live bait combo to put a few extras in the boat.
If you are going to be fishing any lakes in the Central or North Central Wisconsin, target shallower bays with warm water. Look for areas with new weed growth, or areas with gravel to rock transitions. Jig and minnow or jig and leech combinations prove to be the best right now.
Wisconsin’s Bass fishing season opened over the past weekend. With unusually warm water
temperatures, they have been invading shallow rock/sand flats. Flats in the 4′-6 range have been the best. Concentrate on sand flats with scattered rock and boulders, and you’re in business. This holds for both; Northern Wisconsin inland waters, as well as the Bay of Green Bay. These fish will be shallow for several weeks, and will offer some of the most exciting action of the season. Jerk bait’s, such as the Rapala Shadow Rap, provided the best action and the biggest fish over the past few days.
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