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Fishing Lake Wisconsin and the Wisconsin River:

Also Lures, Tackle, and Live Bait

Lake Wisconsin and the Wisconsin River are known for their excellent fishing opportunities. The types of fishing that are popular in these bodies of water vary depending on the season and the specific location, but some of the most common types of fishing include:

• Walleye Fishing: Lake Wisconsin and the Wisconsin River are both known for their excellent walleye fishing. Walleye are often found in deeper water during the summer months and move into shallower areas during the spring and fall.
• Bass Fishing: Both largemouth and smallmouth bass are abundant in Lake Wisconsin and the Wisconsin River. These fish can be caught using a variety of techniques, including topwater lures, jigs, and plastic worms.
• Panfish Fishing: Panfish such as bluegill, crappie, and perch are also abundant in Lake Wisconsin and the Wisconsin River. These fish can be caught using small jigs, live bait, or small spinners.
• Musky Fishing: Lake Wisconsin is known for its trophy musky fishing. These elusive fish can be caught using large lures and live bait, and are most active in the early morning and late evening hours.

Lures and baits are imitations and preserved forms of baitfish and invertebrates designed to attract predatory fish to a specific location to be caught by the hooks attached to the lures. This is the largest, most varied category of all fishing tackle. The word lure typically refers to the imitations made for casting and trolling. Baits refer to the preserved baitfish and fish parts, along with artificial baits, which may contain natural and synthetic substances to closely imitate smaller creatures and their scents. Some lures and baits can be combined to increase their effectiveness, and many anglers will modify them to create unique actions and profiles to fool heavily pressured fish.

Overall, Lake Wisconsin and the Wisconsin River offer a wide variety of fishing opportunities for anglers of all skill levels.

1. Jigging: This is one of the most common and effective ways to catch walleye. A jig is a type of lure that is tipped with live bait or a soft plastic bait. Anglers use a jigging motion to make the lure move up and down in the water column, imitating the movement of prey. Walleye are often found in deeper water, so anglers use a heavier jig to get the lure down to the desired depth.
2. Trolling: Trolling involves dragging a lure behind a moving boat. Anglers use a variety of lures, such as crankbaits or spinner rigs, to entice walleye to strike. This technique is particularly effective for covering large areas of water and locating schools of walleye.
3. Slip Bobber Fishing: This technique is often used when fishing in shallower water. A slip bobber allows the angler to adjust the depth at which the bait is presented to the walleye. The bait can be a live minnow or a soft plastic bait. The angler casts out the rig and waits for the bobber to move or disappear below the surface of the water, indicating a bite.
4. Casting: Casting involves casting a lure, such as a jig or crankbait, out into the water and reeling it back in. This technique is effective when fishing in and around structures, such as weed beds or drop-offs.

No matter which technique is used, it's important to pay attention to the weather, time of day, and water conditions when fishing for walleye. Walleye are often most active during low-light periods, such as early morning and late evening, and can be found in areas of the lake or river that offer cover and structure.

See more species following the link here: Wisconsin Fish Species