Brule River Fly Fishing guides in Northern Wisconsin

Fly fishing the Brule River State Forest located in Northern Wisconsin contains all 44 miles of the world famous fly fishing river....Bois Brule River, one of the best known fly fishing rivers east of the Mississippi. For over one hundred years, the Bois Brule River has been known as an exceptional fly fishing trout stream. The Bois Brule River contains resident brook trout, brown trout and rainbow trout. Lake run brown trout and rainbow (steelhead) trout along with Coho and Chinook salmon migrate up the Bois Brule River annually from Lake Superior for fly fishing anglers to pursue.

The Bois Brule River itself has two distinct personalities. The upper river (the southern portion) flows through miles of coniferous bog and is fed by numerous springs. When the river crosses the Copper Range, it begins a fall of 328 feet in the eighteen miles to Lake Superior. Here, flashing cascades tumble over rocks and ledges and between steep river bluffs forested with aspen and balsam fir.

Fly Fishing the St. Louis River Minnesota

Enjoy a scenic fly fishing drift boat trip down the St. Louis River catching smallies on one of the top smallmouth bass waters in the Midwest.  We offer guided fly fishing float trips down the Upper St. Louis River in 2 or 3 person pontoon drift boats and a powered boat for the Lower St. Louis River and the Duluth Superior Harbor. The Upper St. Louis River is mostly carry down access, so the fishing is light compared to other high profile smallmouth bass rivers, but has an excellent smallmouth bass population for fly fishing.  The Lower St. Louis River also contains good populations of Muskellunge and Northern Pike as well as large smallmouth bass. The St. Louis River watershed is large, covering 3,650 square miles. Because the river has minimal shallow rapids that there is nearly always enough water for canoeing and other boating. The rapids in the upper part of the river are Class I or less. In the lower part of the river, from the Floodwood to Cloquet, rapids are Class I-III.

St. Louis River Water characteristics - Stream flow usually peaks in late April and falls throughout the summer. The river's flow is affected by the regulation of reservoirs on tributaries, particularly the Whiteface and Cloquet rivers. From U.S. Highway 53 to Cloquet the river falls 136 feet, an average of 1.5 feet per mile. The river varies in width from 75 to 600 feet.

St. Louis River Landscape - Parts of the St. Louis are wild; other are dotted with farms, homes or small towns. Cloquet is the most developed area. Though bluffs and wooded hills are common in the upper reaches, the middle section of river is flanked by low-lying woods and bogs. The watershed is bordered to the north by middle Precambrian ores of the Mesabi Iron Range. Underlying the St. Louis itself are mid-Precambrian argillite and graywacke. In its middle reaches the St. Louis flows across silts and clays that once formed the nearly level bed of glacial Lake Upham.

St. Louis Fish and wildlife - Walleye and northern pike are the principle game fish, though smallmouth bass are common from the mouth of the Whiteface River to Cloquet, and channel catfish from Floodwood to Brookston. Timber wolves, bobcats, lynx, beavers, otters, bald eagles and osprey are occasionally sighted. Big game includes moose, black bears and white-tailed deer.

Lake Michigan Fly Fishing Guides

Illinois has some wonderful fly fishing opportunities. Of course, Lake Michigan fly fishing reigns supreme, but there are also a number of lakes and rivers with some great angling action. Also, because of an active fishing program, many neighborhood ponds and waters in state parks are stocked and carefully managed. No matter what type of fish you want to catch on the fly, there’s an Illinois fly fishing guide ready to help. Trout Fishing in Illinois Illinois anglers have at their disposal the cold waters of Lake Michigan, home to many fish species. The state record rainbow trout (31 pounds, 7 ounces), brown trout (36 pounds, 11 ounces), brook trout (7 pounds, 5 ounces), lake trout (38 pounds, 4 ounces), and tiger trout (8 pounds, 12.5 ounces) were all caught in the huge lake. Lake Michigan fly fishing charters are readily available. The Illinois DNR stocks catchable-size rainbow trout in many lakes and small community ponds across the state. Some of these include Lake of the Woods, Axehead Lake, Siloam Springs State Park Lake, the campus pond at East Illinois University, Balleau Lake, Manners Park Pond, Mill Race Pond, Silver Lake, Mount Vernon Game Farm Pond, Sand Lake, Banana Lake, Wyman Lake, Lake Atwood, Jones Park Lake, and Washington Park Pond. Rivers and streams that receive trout are Kent Creek, Waddams Creek, Yellow Creek, Piscasaw Creek, Rock Creek, the Apple River, and Pine Creek.

Lake Michigan the Fishing Paradise

The winter blues are getting me down so I must reminisce about days gone by. My first thoughts go right to the Big water of Lake Michigan and April when the seasons changes are taking place. The warming temperatures are soothing my soul. The thought of the boats maiden voyage and the words fish on are bringing life back into these blue days of winter. I can picture pulling the lines from the boat and backing out of the slip as the anticipations are getting thicker and thicker. My first exposure of the year to the scents and rhythmic waves of our Great Lakes. As we go under the overpass and can see that even the Railroad Trestle is open, now I know this is a dream. No waiting today. As the pier comes into view I can see people fishing with the same anticipations I’m having. The smell enters my senses like pulling into the driveway and the wife has after a long day a field who just happens to be grilling steaks on the barby. It’s almost intoxicating. The winds are calm and the sun is heating up my face as I turn to look at one of the pier fisherman with a nice battle going. As the Throttle goes forward and the Bow of the boat gently raises from the water I feel the power at my hands and drop the hammer. As I make a portside turn and bring the boat parallel to shore the Sea gulls are diving into my prop wash so I bring the throttle back and bring it down to trolling speed. As I start setting the flatlines with Rapalas and Thin fins, before I can even get the first rod in the holder the words fish-on ring loud and clear from one of the other crew. A beautiful spring Coho will soon be at hand. The smell of salmon on my hands and in the boat, again bring a soothing feelings to my soul. Spring will be here soon and I needed these thoughts.

Castle Rock Lake

Castle Rock Lake encompasses approxomatly 16,600 acres with a maximum depth of 32 feet. The lake was formed in 1951 when the gates on the newly completed dam were closed. Castle Rock Lake is an impoundment of the Wisconsin River, or more commonly referred to as a flowage. Castle Rock Lake has an abundant population of walleye, white bass, perch and crappies, as well as good numbers of large mouth and small mouth bass, northern pike, musky.

Castle Rock Lake is located 30 minutes north of Wisconsin Dells and is bordered by Adams County on the east and Juneau County on the west. Numerous motels are adjacent to the lake as well as county and state parks, with camping sites available. Northern Bay Resort is located on the Adams County side and considered one of the finest family destinations, offering boating, swimming, golf, and more.


Types os fish in Castle Rock Lake



Musky, Muskie, & Muskellunge - Clear Muskie, Barred Muskie, Spotted Muskie, and Tiger Muskie, Northern Pike, Walleye & Sauger, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Strip Bass aka Strippers, Catfish, Sturgeon, Black Crappie & White Crappie, Panfish including; Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow perch, Yellow Bullhead and tons more…White Sucker, Carp, Bowfin, Dogfish

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Wisconsin Walleye Fishing Tips

1. Back trolling with a slip-sinker rig is the best means of locating Walleye. Begin your fishing trip by using bait-fish, but always carry a few night crawlers or leeches. Sometimes when the fish are using heavy cover such as weeds, stumps, or boulders, it may be necessary to use a slip-bobber rig, which is most effective when fished with natural bait in snag-infested locations. Specialized jig heads which stand at a 45 degree angle when on the bottom and tipped with a large minnow, can produce fish when others fail.

2. When walleye are associated with aquatic vegetation, one of the best techniques for night-time fishing is long-lining with a minnow shaped floater-diver plug or a night crawler-leech on a harness. Let out 120 to 150 feet of line and troll the bait just above the weed line so it occasionally touches the plants. After dark cast crank-baits over shallow bars, land points and rock reefs for walleye.

3. When you get into mid-summer, one of the best places to focus on is the deepest part of the lake and the adjacent deep weedlines. This is by far the premium part of the lake where the food chain is most active this time of year. Walleyes use these areas to push bait into the bank and feed on them at the base of the weeds.

4. The deeper you are fishing, the longer a fishing rod you want for a good hookset. A longer rod is more flexible and provides better leverage. Walleyes are finicky in mid-summer, so use a 7-footer for bobber-fishing and deep rigging. If you are long-line trolling, running boards or lead-core fishing, you want a longer rod in the 8-foot range.

5. When the summer heat warms the water to its peak temperatures, usually in the high 70s, baitfish move from their preferred weedy locations into the cooler waters of the lake, making them easier to target. One of the best techniques is to troll the outside of these weeds, which is usually 15 to 20 feet deep.

Wisconsin Fishing Report

Crappie fishing is good. The best action during low light conditions, when they can be found around weeds in 6-10 feet of water. An Aberdeen hook baited with a small fathead minnow and suspended under a bobber has worked best. Casting a 1/32-ounce jig and 2-inch plastic combo also produce well. Bluegill fishing has been great, with many anglers having to "up-size" their bait to keep the small gills off their hook. Look for them around weeds in 6-18 feet of water. A small hook or jig baited with a waxworm, giant redworm or piece of night crawler has caught many fish. A slip-bobber rig, drop-shot rig or lindy rig is the best ways to present these baits. Bigger gills caught using a 1/32-ounce jig baited with a small fathead minnow, half night crawler or 2-inch plastic tail. Perch active around shallower sand/rock areas near scattered weed clumps. A fathead minnow, giant redworm or crab tail baited on a small jig suspended under a bobber has produced. Smallmouth bass action is good, with many big smallies being caught and released. Look for them around rocks or near breaks. Tube jigs, 5-inch grubs, wacky jigs, drop-shot rigs and spinner baits have produced. A red-tail chub, small sucker or night crawler fished on a lindy rig works great. Largemouth bass active around weeds in 5-15 feet of water. Spinner baits, crank baits, plastics, jig-and-chunk combos, golden shiners and night crawlers have produced.

Walleyes found around weed edges or rocks in 12-20 feet of water. A jig or live-bait rig baited with a night crawler, medium golden shiner, small sucker or jumbo fathead has worked well. At night, cast stick baits over the tops of weeds. Muskies most active around weed edges or breaks. Anglers have had success using spinner baits, plastic baits, glide baits and crank baits. Suckers on quick-strike rigs also enticed strikes. During early morning and evening, cast top-water baits over weed flats. Northern pike active along deeper weed lines. Soaking a medium sucker, chub or large golden shiner on a slip-sinker rig or slip-bobber rig has worked best. Casting crank baits, spinners and chatter baits have also produced.

Wisconsin Lakes

Wisconsin Lakes are known for Great Fishing and beautiful Lake Property.  Find information on Wisconsin Fishing, Wisconsin Lake Homes, Wisconsin Fishing Resorts, WI Fishing Reports, Wisconsin Fishing Guides and more.

Wisconsin may be known for great Cheese and Beer, but we also have a State covered with amazing lakes.  Most of our great lakes are located in Northern Wisconsin, which features the Minocqua Lakes, Hayward Lakes, Bayfield County Lakes and Door County Lakes.  Wisconsin Lakes are prime for Walleye Fishing, Northern Pike Fishing and Bass Fishing.  With incredible fishing lakes like: Lake Geneva, Castle Rock Lake, Lake Winnebago, Green Lake and the Great Lake Michigan, you are sure to catch your limit on these and most Wisconsin Lakes.  If you enjoy your stay at one of our fine Wisconsin Resorts, you may be interested in searching for Wisconsin Lake Homes and Lake Property for sale on one of your favorite WI Lakes.  There is also the opportunity to take a Wisconsin boat safety course to safely navigate the WI Lakes.  The Wisconsin Dells is also one of the most popular tourist and vacation destinations in the Midwest.  You can come to Wisconsin for the Cheese and Beer, but you will stay for the Beautiful Wisconsin Lakes.

Lake Michigan Chinook Salmon Fishing Tips

Big Chinook Salmon are a cold water species so look for them in temperatures below 45 degrees. The exception is when they come into spawn. At this point in their life temperature is not important. Keep your baits in 45-degree temperature and you will increase your odds on big fish. Chinook salmon in the twelve to seventeen pound class are a regular part of most trips. The big hogs over twenty five pounds are not as common as they used to be. It requires a special attitude on your part to target a wall hanger. Leadcore is another good choice. A weighted line with a fluorocarbon leader is attached to a planer board. The planer board is run well off to the side of the boat out of the travel path. Leadcore is graduated to allow five feet of depth for every color. Five colors will run lures approximately 25 feet down 10 colors fifty feet and so on. This allows you to fish any depth you want and is a killer for huge kings. Several methods are used for salmon trolling. Downriggers are a popular method to run tackle with many variations possible. In sunny conditions increase your downrigger leads to 100 feet or more. By running long leads you work water undisturbed by noise and turbulence of the boat.

Chinook live four and a half years and it makes sense that they will be the biggest at the end of their life cycle. These monsters will be the most aggressive and easiest to get in the months of July thru September. I have produced Kings over twenty pounds in April, although this is the exception to the rule.

Lake Michigan

Lake Michigan, the second largest Great Lake by volume with just under 1,180 cubic miles of water, is the only Great Lake entirely within the United States.  Approximately 118 miles wide and 307 miles long, Lake Michigan has more than 1,600 miles of shoreline. Averaging 279 feet in depth, the lake reaches 925 feet at its deepest point.  The northern tier of Lake Michigan is in the colder, less developed upper Great Lakes region, while its more temperate southern basin contains the Milwaukee and Chicago metropolitan areas. Lake Michigan is the 5th largest lake in the world. Almost 100 species of fish have been recorded in Lake Michigan, besides its world - class trout and salmon fisheries, the lake also supports substantial commercial whitefish, walleye, large and smallmouth bass, steelhead and yellow perch fisheries.  Lake Michigan Fishing Charters are your best and safest bet to enjoy an incredible Lake Michigan Fishing experience.