Lake Wisconsin resorts/cottages???

[Vince B]

Hi guys I'm new to the forum and wanted to check in and say hi! As a kid I fished the main lake of Lake Wisconsin. My folks had a place in Harmony grove and also a place inside of Whalen's grade(camp ground) years ago. I found this site by doing a search looking for a place to stay. I have come up with a place in Dekorra and also another in the Okee area. I would like to stay for a week either the 2nd or 3rd week of August. I plan to take my 13 year old son up to the lake to do some fishing and some father/son bonding. I would really appreciate any and all advise.

By looking at a map and not familiar with the Dekorra area, it looks like from the main lake it is past the 90 bridge on the river. How is the fishing in this area? I have never really traveled past the 90 bridge when going down the river from my parents places in the past. Looking to do some walleye and musky or pike fishing primarily. However some good crappie, perch or blue gill fishing would be fine as well.

The place I found in the Okee area looks nice however I can only stay there for 5 days and really wanted to spend a week. I know that I can easily drive and launch the boat closer to where I know more how to fish.

I do have an 18 foot Mr pike Lund to fish with with a 90horse Johnson to run with and a 9.9 Johnson to troll with.

How has the fishing been lately and how is the water look these days? I have heard that some good rain has been traveling through the area in weeks past and would like to get some info on what to expect. I know I just asked a bunch of questions but I'm hoping to have a good time with my son and just want to do my best on this trip. Thank you for your time in advance. Vince

[Joe_Fisherman]

There may be someone on this site who could help you but you may want to search for another website. Lake Wisconsin is quite a ways away from Wausau WI. Lake Wausau and Lake DuBay, both on the WI River, are more in our back yard.

You are correct in stating water levels are up. Lots of dams have many gates open so be careful out on the river. Lots of floating debris.

[Vince B]

Thanks Joe. After getting the actual address for the cottage in dekora it looks like it is just inside the mouth of the river from the main lake. Not sure how or why it is listed the way it is but the address is in poynette wi.

That was good news for me. Also the boat launch is adjacent to the property. Being that I will be with my 13 yr old that will be really convientent. Seeing as he has not operated this boat and really should not be driving my truck this will be a bonus for us.

I was curious on what baits for walleyes would be good for this time of the year? Years ago when I fished this lake with my dad we used fat rapps or shad rapps when trolling. I would think these would still be good baits but what else would be good to use? I would like to pick up some stuff before we head up.

I have a bunch of lures for musky and pike. I was thinking about getting some jigs and what not if we decide to do some drift fishing or some crappie, pearch or gill fishing. Any other advise would be great.

Also what other forums are there that would be better for what I'm doing here. Thank you for your time. Vince

[Joe_Fisherman]

The guides here may be able help with general techniques, but not sure if they fish Lake WI.

Maybe try the Castle Rock Flowage forum. I see you're on the Madison Area forum but with no replies.

Shap Raps work great for walleye on the river.

[Adam Rasmussen]

Vince,

I fished lake WI a few years ago in a Walleye Tournament. All of the fish that were caught were on #7 Shad Raps, and #5 and #7 Jointed Shad Raps. I was there in early september and walleye's were slow the fish we targeted were saugers. Most of the fish in the lake were off of old channel breaks, I fished some of the holes up in the river, anywhere there was hard bottom and rock. Maybe this will help.

Adam Rasmussen
Hooksetters Guide Service