Fishing report March 8, 2023

Monday’s 5-8 inches of snowfall could affect ice travel, though mid-30s temperatures and in/out sunshine might have melted/removed a large percentage of it. Either way, rubber boots are probably necessary.
All anglers should note that Wisconsin’s general inland fishing season closed Sunday, March 5. In addition, current licenses expire March 31, but licenses for the 2023-24 season are now available and effective immediately.

Crappie:
Crappie action is good to very good. Fish are suspending in 12-30 feet, with some moving toward areas adjacent to shallow spring spawning spots. Make sure to check the entire water column from bottom to top. The most productive presentations include crappie minnows, fatheads, waxes, spikes, and plastics (particularly purple) on tungsten jigs and spoons, and small jigging baits such as Jigging Raps and Rippin’ Raps.

Bluegill:
Bluegill fishing is good in, on, and around shallow weeds, structure, creek inlets, and shallower areas of lake basins. Baits of choice include waxies, spikes, and plastics on small jigs, teardrops, spoons, and plain hooks.

Perch:
Perch fishing is improving as fish start moving to weeds and structure in 8-20 feet, and feeding on mudflats. Fatheads, crappie minnows, waxies, and plastics fished on small jigs, spoons, tip-ups, and dead-sticks are all working well.