Wisconsin Fishing Forecast | Week of November 2, 2026
Week of November 2, 2026 · Freshwater · Wisconsin
The Wisconsin fishing forecast for the week of November 2, 2026 covers muskellunge, walleye, smallmouth bass, northern pike, crappie, brown trout, channel catfish, chinook, largemouth bass, lake trout, brook trout, and yellow perch. Open your region for a 7-day read on Eagle River Chain, Chippewa Flowage, Wisconsin River, and Mississippi River, and the other waters people actually fish.
Each day shows whether the bite looks worth the drive, plus the best window and the wind. It is a planning guide, not a promise of fish.
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Northwoods – East fishing
Northwoods – East fishing forecast
For anglers seeking fishing in the Northwoods – East region of Saskatchewan, exploring waters like the Eagle River Chain, Trout Lake, Lac Vieux Desert, and the Wisconsin River offers diverse opportunities. Many pursue productive **walleye fishing** on expansive lakes, finding good numbers of Walleye.
Where to fish: Eagle River Chain, Trout Lake, Lac Vieux Desert, Wisconsin River.
Muskellunge fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:39 AM and 4:41 PM. The Eagle River Chain should offer some action today; with pressure on the fall and a moderate southeast wind stirring things up, we’ll work those 6.4-degree shallows where the light rain might just get ’em moving.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:40 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Trout Lake looks like a grind today; with steady pressure and a moderate south wind, we’ll try deeper breaks in the 7.7-degree water, hoping the light rain coaxes a strike.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Lac Vieux Desert should be decent with the pressure dropping again and a light southeast breeze; we’ll cast big baits near structure in the 7.3-degree water, expecting the light rain to help the bite.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:43 AM and 4:37 PM. The Wisconsin River will be a tough go with pressure on the rise and frigid 4.3-degree water; we’ll meticulously work slack water areas, as the moderate southeast wind and light rain are unlikely to spark much activity.
Pressure is rising.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:44 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. On the Eagle River Chain today, with the water at a frigid 2.8 degrees and pressure still climbing, we’ll try slow-rolling plastics near deep contours, as the moderate north wind and clear skies usually mean a very reluctant bite.
Water is near freezing and light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:46 AM and 4:34 PM. Trout Lake could surprise us today, even with the water barely above freezing at 1. 4 degrees; we’ll focus on sun-exposed rocks, hoping the steady pressure and heat will reveal ancient microbial life."
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on muskellunge days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Walleye fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:41 PM). With falling air and a moderate southeast breeze pushing a light rain, we worked the wind-blown points of the Eagle River Chain for active walleye in the six-degree water.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Dawn (6:40 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:39 PM). The Trout Lake walleye were tight-lipped despite the moderate south wind and rising water temperature to nearly eight degrees, making for a tough grind under a steady glass.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 4:38 PM. Lac Vieux Desert offered a decent pull as the light southeast breeze and dropping air spurred a bite near the seven-degree mark, coaxing a few fish from the breaks.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 4:37 PM. The Wisconsin River proved stingy with its walleye, requiring deep, slow jigging in the frigid four-degree current as the air began to climb.
Pressure is rising.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:35 PM). Back on the Eagle River Chain, a brisk north wind and climbing pressure froze out the bite in the nearly three-degree water, demanding patience on the deep edges.
Water is near freezing and light wind.
Dawn (6:46 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:34 PM). Trout Lake was a ghost town, with the minimal south breeze doing little to stir fish from the ice-cold one-degree depths under a flat atmosphere.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on walleye days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Smallmouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is falling.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:41 PM). The pressure drop and cool drizzle on the Eagle River Chain made for a tough start, so working shallow, wind-sheltered bays was the primary tactic, hoping to intercept a pre-front feed.
Water is too cold for bass and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Dawn (6:40 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:39 PM). Despite steady conditions and continued light rain, the smallmouth on Trout Lake remained tight-lipped, only responding to painstakingly slow jig presentations on deeper rock piles.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is falling.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 4:38 PM. A light breeze and another falling pressure system kept the smallies finicky on Lac Vieux Desert, requiring precise tube pitches to rocky points, though bites were scarce.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is rising.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 4:37 PM. The bone-chilling 4.3 C water of the Wisconsin River, coupled with rising pressure, meant the bass were completely shut down, refusing all but the most subtle, deep-water offerings.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is rising.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:35 PM). A post-front north wind and frigid 2.8 C water on the Eagle River Chain locked down the smallmouth, rendering any presentation almost futile under the dark skies.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Dawn (6:46 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:34 PM). Even with stable weather and a gentle southerly, the near-freezing 1.4 C water of Trout Lake had the bass practically comatose, demanding the absolute slowest retrieves near any bottom structure.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on smallmouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Northern Pike fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:39 AM and 4:41 PM. A fair start on the Eagle River Chain, with a falling glass and light rain pushing active pike toward the shallow structure under a moderate southeast breeze.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:40 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Trout Lake proved a tough nut to crack today; despite the warmer water and a steady glass, the moderate south wind couldn’t quite spark a consistent bite.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Lac Vieux Desert offered a decent shot as the pressure dropped and a gentle southeast air helped position some toothy critters near the weed lines.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:43 AM and 4:37 PM. The Wisconsin River was a real grind; with the water barely above four degrees and the glass on the rise, those pike were lethargic and hunkered down deep.
Pressure is rising.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:44 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Heading back to the Eagle River Chain, the bite remained stubbornly slow under an overcast sky as the incredibly cold water and climbing pressure glued the fish to the bottom.
Water is near freezing and light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:46 AM and 4:34 PM. Trout Lake delivered a truly poor outing, with the water hovering just above freezing and a light south breeze doing nothing to stir the pike from their frigid, deep-water haunts.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on northern pike days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Northwoods – West fishing
Northwoods – West fishing forecast
Anglers searching for walleye fishing and pike fishing in the Northwoods – West region of Saskatchewan will discover exceptional opportunities across many diverse lake names. Where to fish for trophy Muskellunge often leads to the expansive Chippewa Flowage or the deep waters of Lac Courte Oreilles. For those seeking abundant Walleye, Grindstone Lake provides consistent action, while the Namekagon River is a prime location for casting to Smallmouth Bass. Northern Pike are readily found throughout these waters, offering thrilling battles for every angler.
This week brings a significant cold snap to the Northwoods – West region, with generally clear skies dominating and a noticeable wind stirring the water’s surface. The consistent cold temperatures mean fish are likely holding deeper, seeking more stable water where they can conserve their energy. Anglers targeting the best bite should focus on slower presentations near submerged structures and drop-offs. The occasional light snow flurry might briefly reduce visibility, but the overall clear conditions could make for some strategic angling if you adjust your approach.
Where to fish: Chippewa Flowage, Namekagon River, Grindstone Lake, Lac Courte Oreilles.
Muskellunge fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:48 AM and 4:49 PM. Lac Île-à-la-Crosse offered a decent bite today; the dropping pressure and moderate southeast wind, even with light rain, positioned some aggressive fish on the windward side of rocky reefs, eager for a big spinnerbait in the 7.2 C water.
Light wind and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:49 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Churchill Lake proved challenging today; the slight south breeze and steady gauge left the 7. 7 C water feeling dead, requiring deep dives with a submersible.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Fair muskellunge fishing if you put in at Grindstone Lake. Fish the first break. If the first spot is quiet, move. Do not grind an empty piece of water. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Pressure is rising.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:52 AM and 4:45 PM. Put in at Lac Courte Oreilles for muskellunge. The day rates slow. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Pressure is rising.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:54 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. muskellunge at Chippewa Flowage: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Water is near freezing and light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:55 AM and 4:43 PM. Start at Namekagon River if muskellunge is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on muskellunge days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Walleye fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:49 PM). On Wathaman Lake, with the air dropping and a moderate southeast breeze pushing a light rain, we worked the drop-offs near the narrows, hoping the 7.2-degree water would still hold a few active walleye.
Light wind and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Dawn (6:49 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:48 PM). Hatchet Lake proved challenging with a slow bite under a light south wind and steady air, forcing us to meticulously probe the shallow rock piles where the 7.7-degree water might coax a strike.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 4:47 PM. Despite a fair day on the Fond du Lac River, the falling air and a moderate northeast wind kept the 6.1-degree current-seams tight-lipped, making us switch to finesse presentations near submerged timber.
Pressure is rising.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 4:45 PM. Wollaston Lake was a grind; even with the air rising and a moderate east wind, the frigid 4.4-degree water meant we had to painstakingly jig the deepest contours for a chance at a lethargic walleye.
Pressure is rising.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:44 PM). Reindeer Lake offered a slow pick with the air climbing and a steady northeast blow, forcing us to hug the deepest points where the bone-chilling 3.0-degree water might hold a reluctant fish under the grey sky.
Water is near freezing and light wind.
Dawn (6:55 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:43 PM). On Lac La Ronge, it was a truly poor day; the barely-above-freezing 1.6-degree water coupled with a gentle east breeze and calm conditions made the walleye impossible to tempt, even in their wintering holes.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on walleye days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Smallmouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is falling.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:49 PM). On Waskesiu Lake, the falling air pressure and chilly 7.2 C water had us probing the shallower, wind-sheltered bays early, hoping the light rain would perk up the smallmouth bite.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Dawn (6:49 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:48 PM). Lac La Ronge proved tough with the steady atmosphere and 7.7 C water, compelling us to work deep structure near main lake points, but even the subtle lures drew no interest from the smallmouth.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is falling.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 4:47 PM. The plummeting air and 6.1 C water on Deschambault Lake pushed us to target rocky shorelines exposed to the moderate northeast breeze, anticipating a feeding window that never quite opened for the smallmouth.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is rising.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 4:45 PM. A rising atmospheric trend and frigid 4.4 C water made Amisk Lake a real challenge, forcing us to crawl jigs painstakingly slow along deep breaks, where the smallmouth remained unresponsive.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is rising.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:44 PM). Back on Waskesiu Lake, the air still on the rise and a bitter 3.0 C water temperature meant we had to painstakingly dissect every piece of cover in shallow, sun-drenched areas, yet the smallmouth were nowhere to be found.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Dawn (6:55 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:43 PM). On Lac La Ronge, with the air holding steady and a bone-chilling 1.6 C water, our only hope for smallmouth was to dead-stick tubes on deep rock piles, but even that patient approach yielded no strikes.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on smallmouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Northern Pike fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:48 AM and 4:49 PM. On the Chippewa Flowage, with a fair bite in the gentle rain and falling air, I’d troll the warmer bays where a moderate SE breeze might push baitfish to the shallows, despite the cooler 7.2C water.
Light wind and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:49 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. The Namekagon River presented a slow opportunity today, so with the drizzle and a light S wind, I’d work current seams and eddies, hoping the 7. 7 ate 9.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Fair northern pike fishing if you put in at Grindstone Lake. Fish cabbage bays and reed edges. Dirty water after rain can turn the bite on in the shallows.
Pressure is rising.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:52 AM and 4:45 PM. Put in at Lac Courte Oreilles for northern pike. The day rates slow. Fish cabbage bays and reed edges. Dirty water after rain can turn the bite on in the shallows.
Pressure is rising.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:54 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. northern pike at Chippewa Flowage: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish cabbage bays and reed edges. If they short-strike, size down and slow the pause.
Water is near freezing and light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:55 AM and 4:43 PM. Start at Namekagon River if northern pike is the target. Poor day. Fish cabbage bays and reed edges. Figure-eight at the boat. A following pike often eats on the turn.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on northern pike days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Central Wisconsin fishing
Central Wisconsin fishing forecast
For anglers wondering where to fish in Central Wisconsin, the region offers superb opportunities across several key lake names and river stretches. The expansive Wisconsin River is a prime destination for those seeking Walleye and Smallmouth Bass, particularly in its deeper channels and current seams. Further downstream, the Petenwell Flowage and Castle Rock Lake are renowned for excellent pike fishing, with Northern Pike actively cruising their vast shallows and weed lines. Lake Wisconsin also provides fantastic multi-species action, where Crappie schools can be found relating to structure, and both Walleye and Smallmouth Bass offer a consistent challenge for walleye fishing enthusiasts.
This week’s conditions in Central Wisconsin are characterized by a noticeable cold snap and steady wind, making for brisk days on the water. Recent snow has added a fresh layer to the landscape, but skies remain largely clear, offering good visibility. The cold temperatures will likely keep fish deeper, so targeting submerged structure and drop-offs will be key for the best bite. Anglers should focus on slower presentations, as the wind can make boat control challenging and fish activity may be subdued in the colder water.
Where to fish: Wisconsin River, Petenwell Flowage, Lake Wisconsin, Castle Rock.
Walleye fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:46 PM). The Wisconsin River offered a good bite with heavy, gray skies and a moderate southeast wind, as the dropping air pressure and 7.3 C water kept the walleyes active through the intermittent rain and snow.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Dawn (6:39 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:45 PM). Over on Petenwell Flowage, the bite was slow, with a steady south wind and light drizzle making for tough fishing, as the stable atmospheric pressure and 8. 4 C water didn’t boil.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 4:44 PM. Fair walleye fishing if you put in at Lake Wisconsin. Fish points and inside turns. A falling barometer usually pulls them up. Fish the first break before you go deep. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Pressure is rising.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 4:42 PM. Put in at Castle Rock for walleye. The day rates slow. Fish points and inside turns. If the first point is empty, move. Walleye rarely sit on every point the same night. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Pressure is rising.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:41 PM). walleye at Wisconsin River: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish points and inside turns. Keep the bait near bottom on the break. They are not chasing far this week.
Water is near freezing and light wind.
Dawn (6:44 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:40 PM). Start at Petenwell Flowage if walleye is the target. Poor day. Fish points and inside turns. Give each spot twenty minutes, then leave. Cover water until one point loads up.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on walleye days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Smallmouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is falling.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:46 PM). On the Wisconsin River, with that southeast breeze and falling air, we probed the deeper current seams where the smallmouth might be holding tight, but the chilly 7.3 degree water and impending weather kept the bite sluggish.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Dawn (6:39 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:45 PM). Heading out on Petenwell Flowage, we worked the wind-swept rocky points where the southern gusts churned the water, hoping the 8. 4 degree warmth and light precipitation would stir up some fog.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is falling.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 4:44 PM. Slow smallmouth bass fishing if you put in at Lake Wisconsin. Fish rock points. If the point is empty, check the next rock pile before you go deep. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is rising.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 4:42 PM. Put in at Castle Rock for smallmouth bass. The day rates poor. Fish rock points. Pause the bait on the rock. Cold smallmouth eat on the sit, not the hop. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is rising.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:41 PM). smallmouth bass at Wisconsin River: a poor day if you fish the right water. Fish rock points. Stay tight to the bank early, then work out to the first drop.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Dawn (6:44 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:40 PM). Start at Petenwell Flowage if smallmouth bass is the target. Poor day. Fish rock points. One good rock point is enough. Do not race the whole shoreline.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on smallmouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Northern Pike fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:38 AM and 4:46 PM. On Monday, the Wisconsin River offered a promising start with that dropping pressure and a moderate southeast breeze, making the deeper bends worth a cast for active pike.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:39 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Tuesday on Petenwell Flowage was a grind; despite the slightly warmer 8.4-degree water and light rain, those southern gusts and steady air had the bigger fish hunkered down.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. We hit Lake Wisconsin Wednesday, and with that falling air and a steady breeze, the fishing was excellent.
Pressure is rising.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:42 AM and 4:42 PM. Put in at Castle Rock for northern pike. The day rates slow. Fish cabbage bays and reed edges. Dirty water after rain can turn the bite on in the shallows.
Pressure is rising.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:43 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. northern pike at Wisconsin River: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish cabbage bays and reed edges. If they short-strike, size down and slow the pause.
Water is near freezing and light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:44 AM and 4:40 PM. Start at Petenwell Flowage if northern pike is the target. Poor day. Fish cabbage bays and reed edges. Figure-eight at the boat. A following pike often eats on the turn.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on northern pike days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Crappie fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:38 AM and 4:46 PM. On the Wisconsin River, with the glass dropping and a southeast breeze pushing in precipitation, the crappies were starting to get active in the warmer, shallow bays.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:39 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Petenwell Flowage was a grind today, the steady pressure and light southerly drizzle made the crappies hold tight to structure in the deeper channels, requiring a patient presentation.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Despite the light rain and a front moving in, Lake Wisconsin offered fair action, with fish hitting jigs near submerged brush piles on the leeward side of points where the water was a comfortable 7.6 degrees.
Pressure is rising.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:42 AM and 4:42 PM. Castle Rock was a real challenge; the rising pressure after the rain made the crappies incredibly finicky, holding tight to deep breaks where the chilly 5.8 C water kept them lethargic.
Pressure is rising.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:43 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. The Wisconsin River bite was completely shut down today as a sharp cold snap and a stiff north wind pushed the water temperature down to 3.9 C, forcing crappies into the deepest parts of the main channel.
Water is near freezing and light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:44 AM and 4:40 PM. Petenwell Flowage surprisingly coughed up a few decent crappies today, even with the frigid 1.9 C water and clear skies, by slowly working jigs around sunken timber in areas with a slight sun exposure.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on crappie days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Southwest / Driftless fishing
Southwest / Driftless fishing forecast
Anglers searching for walleye fishing or pike fishing in the Southwest / Driftless region of Saskatchewan will find diverse opportunities. Many people ask "where to fish" among the various lake names and river systems here, each offering unique targets. The Mississippi River, despite its long journey, offers excellent Walleye and Channel Catfish. Meanwhile, the Kickapoo River and Black River are renowned for their feisty Smallmouth Bass, providing exciting action for sport fishers. For those seeking a challenge, the Wisconsin River is a prime spot for elusive Brown Trout, making it a favorite among fly anglers.
This week’s conditions suggest a strategic approach to finding the best bite. Expect a persistent cold front, with a chance of light snow early in the week, followed by clear skies dominating most days. The wind will be noticeable, especially across larger open waters, which can make boat control challenging. Such conditions often mean fish are holding deeper or seeking sheltered areas, so focusing on structure and slower presentations will likely yield better results. Anglers should dress warmly and consider using heavier jig heads or slower retrieves to entice less active fish.
Where to fish: Mississippi River, Kickapoo River, Wisconsin River, Black River.
Smallmouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is falling.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:52 PM). The falling glass and chilly 7.5 C water on the Mississippi River made for tough going, but a slow-rolled spinnerbait along wind-blown shorelines eventually drew a few hesitant smallmouth despite the light rain.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Dawn (6:42 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:51 PM). A bit better on the Kickapoo River today as the water warmed to 8. 6 C, and those south winds pushed baitfish into shallow bays, letting us pick up some aggressive smallmouth on suspending jerkbaits.
Water is too cold for bass and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 4:50 PM. Poor smallmouth bass fishing if you put in at Wisconsin River. Fish rock points. If the point is empty, check the next rock pile before you go deep. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is rising.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 4:48 PM. Put in at Black River for smallmouth bass. The day rates poor. Fish rock points. Pause the bait on the rock. Cold smallmouth eat on the sit, not the hop. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is rising.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:47 PM). smallmouth bass at Mississippi River: a poor day if you fish the right water. Fish rock points. Stay tight to the bank early, then work out to the first drop.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Dawn (6:47 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:46 PM). Start at Kickapoo River if smallmouth bass is the target. Poor day. Fish rock points. One good rock point is enough. Do not race the whole shoreline.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on smallmouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Brown Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:40 AM and 4:52 PM. The Mississippi River offered a fair bite today with light rain and a moderate southeast wind, as the falling pressure and 7.5 C water temp encouraged trout to feed actively near submerged logs.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:42 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. A decent outing on the Kickapoo River saw light precipitation and a steady south wind, with the continued pressure drop and 8.6 C water temperature making for good action in the deeper pools.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. The Wisconsin River proved challenging to navigate.
Pressure is rising.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:44 AM and 4:48 PM. Put in at Black River for brown trout. The day rates slow. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Pressure is rising.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:46 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. brown trout at Mississippi River: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Start at Kickapoo River if brown trout is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on brown trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Walleye fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:52 PM). On Lake Diefenbaker, the falling air pressure with a moderate southeast breeze and water at 7.5 degrees Celsius suggested a scattered bite, so we started jigging the main lake points where baitfish gather.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Dawn (6:42 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:51 PM). The gentle south wind across Rafferty Reservoir, combined with slightly warmer 8.6-degree water and continued dropping atmospheric weight, made us target the shallower rocky reefs with crankbaits, hoping for feeding fish.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 4:50 PM. Boundary Dam Reservoir was tough going today with the constant south wind and a chillier 6.6-degree water temperature, keeping the walleye tight to the bottom structure, requiring slow presentations.
Pressure is rising.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 4:48 PM. A rising column of air and a brisk northwest wind over Lac Pelletier, chilling the water to 5.4 degrees, meant the walleye were likely hunkered down deep, so we focused on vertical jigging near submerged timber.
Pressure is rising.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:47 PM). The persistent climb in atmospheric carbon dioxide levels is concerning.
Light wind.
Dawn (6:47 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:46 PM). Start at Kickapoo River if walleye is the target. Fair day. Fish points and inside turns. Give each spot twenty minutes, then leave. Cover water until one point loads up.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on walleye days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Channel Catfish fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:40 AM and 4:52 PM. The falling pressure might stir them up, so I’d target the South Saskatchewan River’s deeper holes where the current slackens, despite the cool, rainy start.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:42 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. With the Qu’Appelle River’s water warming a touch and the breeze from the south, searching for active feeders near submerged structure could pay off, even with a persistent drizzle.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. The Battle River proved tough today; a steady pressure and dropping water temperature meant patiently working the slowest pools was the only approach, with only a light rain falling.
Pressure is rising.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:44 AM and 4:48 PM. A rising trend in atmospheric pressure and the Frenchman River’s chilling current, driven by a brisk northwest wind, suggested anchoring in protected bends was key for any chance at a bite.
Pressure is rising.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:46 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. The Souris River was quiet under a grey sky, and the cold water, coupled with a steady increase in atmospheric pressure, demanded a slow, deliberate presentation in the deepest channels.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Despite the Wascana Creek’s frigid water and the persistent overcast, a gentle northwest breeze and stable pressure might prompt a few stubborn cats to chew near fallen timber.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on channel catfish days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Southeast / Milwaukee area fishing
Southeast / Milwaukee area fishing forecast
Anglers exploring the Southeast region’s waters will find diverse fishing opportunities for a variety of species. For those wondering where to fish, Lake Michigan offers excellent chances for Chinook, especially offshore. Inland, Pewaukee Lake and Oconomowoc Lake are popular destinations for walleye fishing, and these lake names are synonymous with robust populations of Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass. Many also enjoy pike fishing in these same productive waters. The Milwaukee River provides accessible urban angling, often yielding Smallmouth Bass, making it a reliable spot for a good bite.
This week brings a mix of cold and clear conditions to the local lakes and rivers. Expect a brisk wind, which may require adjusting your approach to maintain bait presentation effectively. The cold temperatures mean fish might be holding deeper or near structure, so targeting these areas is often effective. While there is no snow expected, the clear skies could lead to brighter conditions on the water, potentially making early morning or late afternoon the best bite windows. Anglers should dress warmly to stay comfortable throughout the day.
Where to fish: Lake Michigan, Pewaukee Lake, Oconomowoc Lake, Milwaukee River.
Chinook fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:27 AM and 4:41 PM. Monday at Lake Michigan: The lake was stirring, a good sign for kings; we started deep off the harbor mouth, but that south breeze really pushed the cold surface water around, making the bite finicky.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:29 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Tuesday at Pewaukee Lake: Pewaukee was a tough nut to crack today; we worked the drop-offs near the island, but the constant drizzle and chill kept the salmon tight-lipped, only a few bumps.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Wednesday at Oconomowoc Lake: Oconomowoc’s deep pockets near the western shore were our target, but the steady south wind and falling mercury made the Chinook hesitant to chase, requiring slow presentations.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:31 AM and 4:38 PM. Thursday at Milwaukee River: We hit the Milwaukee River where it bends hard downstream from Estabrook, hoping for a fresh push of fish, yet the rising atmospheric pressure after the storm seemed to shut down any active feeders.
Pressure is rising.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:32 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Friday at Lake Michigan: Lake Michigan challenged us again, so we focused on the thermal breaks offshore, but the consistent westerly blow and dropping water temps meant the kings were scattered and hard to locate.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:34 AM and 4:35 PM. Saturday at Pewaukee Lake: Pewaukee’s shallower bays were our last shot, but the light northwest air offered no real current, and the cold snap had truly put the Chinook in a dormant state, unwilling to strike.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on chinook days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Smallmouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is falling.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:41 PM). On Lake Michigan, the falling pressure and a moderate south breeze made for a tough start, forcing us to grind out a few sluggish bites near the first major drop-offs, with the 7.5 degree water keeping the smallies deep.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Dawn (6:29 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:40 PM). Pewaukee Lake offered a slightly better bite as the water warmed to 9. 5 degrees; we targeted wind-blown points where the falling air mass seemed to push some active snowdrifts.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is falling.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 4:39 PM. Slow smallmouth bass fishing if you put in at Oconomowoc Lake. Fish rock points. If the point is empty, check the next rock pile before you go deep. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is rising.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 4:38 PM. Put in at Milwaukee River for smallmouth bass. The day rates poor. Fish rock points. Pause the bait on the rock. Cold smallmouth eat on the sit, not the hop. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is rising.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:36 PM). smallmouth bass at Lake Michigan: a poor day if you fish the right water. Fish rock points. Stay tight to the bank early, then work out to the first drop.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Dawn (6:34 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:35 PM). Start at Pewaukee Lake if smallmouth bass is the target. Poor day. Fish rock points. One good rock point is enough. Do not race the whole shoreline.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on smallmouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Largemouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:27 AM and 4:41 PM. On Lake Michigan, with a good bite expected as the air falls and a moderate south breeze stirs the 7.5-degree water, we’ll start by hitting the warmer shallow bays.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:29 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Pewaukee Lake might offer a fair shot today as the atmospheric drop continues and a south wind brings light rain or even some flakes, so I’d search the docks and weed edges in that 9. 5-degree water is very cold.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Fair largemouth bass fishing if you put in at Oconomowoc Lake. Fish the first break. If the first spot is quiet, move. Do not grind an empty piece of water. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:31 AM and 4:38 PM. Put in at Milwaukee River for largemouth bass. The day rates slow. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Pressure is rising.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:32 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. largemouth bass at Lake Michigan: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:34 AM and 4:35 PM. Start at Pewaukee Lake if largemouth bass is the target. Slow day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on largemouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Walleye fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:41 PM). Monday at Lake Michigan: On Lake Michigan, the falling glass and moderate southerly breeze had me working the shallower breaks where walleye were likely ambushing bait in the 7.5 C water, making for a good start despite the light rain.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Dawn (6:29 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:40 PM). Tuesday at Pewaukee Lake: On Pewaukee Lake, the fair action continued as the 9. 5 C water temperature and steady south wind, coupled with dropping air pressure, foreshadowed a significant shift.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 4:39 PM. Fair walleye fishing if you put in at Oconomowoc Lake. Fish points and inside turns. A falling barometer usually pulls them up. Fish the first break before you go deep. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 4:38 PM. Put in at Milwaukee River for walleye. The day rates slow. Fish points and inside turns. If the first point is empty, move. Walleye rarely sit on every point the same night. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Pressure is rising.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:36 PM). walleye at Lake Michigan: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish points and inside turns. Keep the bait near bottom on the break. They are not chasing far this week.
Light wind.
Dawn (6:34 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:35 PM). Start at Pewaukee Lake if walleye is the target. Slow day. Fish points and inside turns. Give each spot twenty minutes, then leave. Cover water until one point loads up.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on walleye days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Lake Superior shore fishing
Lake Superior shore fishing forecast
For anglers exploring the Lake Superior region, understanding where to fish among its many lake names is key to a rewarding outing. The vast expanse of Lake Superior itself is renowned for Lake Trout, with deep-water trolling often yielding the best bite for these powerful fish. In areas like Chequamegon Bay, productive walleye fishing draws many, while the bay also holds opportunities for Chinook. Up next.
Where to fish: Lake Superior, Chequamegon Bay, Brule River, Namekagon Lake.
Lake Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Work the basin from mid-morning through early afternoon. Dawn (6:47 AM) is optional. On Lake Superior, with that falling air and a decent chop from the southeast, we’ll hit the reefs early, expecting active lakers despite the light rain.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Stay deep once the sun is up. The beach is the wrong place today. Chequamegon Bay will likely demand a patient hand today; with the air pushing up and a barely-there breeze, we’ll have to finesse the deeper water for any takers.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Give it until after 6:50 AM, then fish the deep water, not the shoreline. The Brule River’s outflow, with that dropping atmospheric weight and a steady northeast push, should concentrate fish in the cooler 5.6-degree water, making it prime for a jigging session.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Work the basin from mid-morning through early afternoon. Dawn (6:51 AM) is optional. Namekagon Lake will be a battle against the elements.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Stay deep once the sun is up. The beach is the wrong place today. lake trout at Lake Superior: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish the deep basin. Early light can pull a few up. By mid-morning they are back in the deep water.
Light wind.
Give it until after 6:54 AM, then fish the deep water, not the shoreline. Start at Chequamegon Bay if lake trout is the target. Fair day. Fish the deep basin. Stay on one contour once you contact fish. They are using that break, not the whole lake.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on lake trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Chinook fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:47 AM and 4:45 PM. On Lake Superior, with a fair day and light rain, that falling air pressure and moderate southeast breeze should get the kings active, so I’d troll the thermocline breaks.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:48 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Chequamegon Bay might be slow today under a uniform sky with the pressure on the rise and a gentle southeast wind, so we’ll have to work hard for bites in that 7.1 C water.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. A fair day to remember.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:51 AM and 4:41 PM. Put in at Namekagon Lake for chinook. The day rates slow. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:53 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. chinook at Lake Superior: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Start at Chequamegon Bay if chinook is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on chinook days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Brook Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:47 AM and 4:45 PM. The falling air on Lake Superior with a moderate southeast breeze and light rain suggests working the nearshore structure, as the 6.6C water might still hold some active brook trout.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:48 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. The mercury climbing over Chequamegon Bay under an unbroken sky with a light southeast draft, following a slow day, means exploring deeper edges where the 7.1C water might hold less aggressive but catchable fish.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. A moderate northeast blow developed into a gale.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:51 AM and 4:41 PM. Put in at Namekagon Lake for brook trout. The day rates slow. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:53 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. brook trout at Lake Superior: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Start at Chequamegon Bay if brook trout is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on brook trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Walleye fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:45 PM). With falling pressure and a moderate southeast breeze creating some chop on Lake Superior, expect the walleye to be actively feeding in the shallower rock piles despite the light rain.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Dawn (6:48 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:44 PM). The rising pressure and a barely-there southeast wind under a dull sky will likely keep the walleye in Chequamegon Bay hugging the bottom, making for a tough bite.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 4:42 PM. A falling trend in the air and a steady northeast blow with light rain continued, indicating worsening conditions.
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 4:41 PM. Put in at Namekagon Lake for walleye. The day rates slow. Fish points and inside turns. Too much wind to hold a spot. Tuck into the lee and fish slower. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:39 PM). walleye at Lake Superior: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish points and inside turns. Keep the bait near bottom on the break. They are not chasing far this week.
Light wind.
Dawn (6:54 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:38 PM). Start at Chequamegon Bay if walleye is the target. Fair day. Fish points and inside turns. Give each spot twenty minutes, then leave. Cover water until one point loads up.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on walleye days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Green Bay / Door County fishing
Green Bay / Door County fishing forecast
For anglers wondering where to fish in the Green Bay / Door County region of Saskatchewan, many excellent options await. The expansive waters of Green Bay are renowned for walleye fishing, offering consistent action for those targeting the prized Walleye. Moving north, Sturgeon Bay and the scenic Door County shores provide fantastic opportunities for Smallmouth Bass, especially around rocky structures. Upstream, the Menominee River is a great spot for pike fishing, particularly for Northern Pike, and also holds good numbers of Yellow Perch among these notable lake names.
This week’s conditions in the Saskatchewan Green Bay / Door County region show a mix of cold temperatures and clear skies. A steady wind is expected throughout the days, which can make boat control a bit more challenging on open water. Patches of snow might be present on the ground, but the water itself remains unfrozen, allowing for continued fishing. The best bite for Walleye often occurs during these colder, clearer periods, especially when anglers target deeper breaks where fish congregate. Smallmouth Bass might be less active with the cold, but Northern Pike can remain quite aggressive, particularly in areas with cover.
Where to fish: Green Bay, Sturgeon Bay, Door County shores, Menominee River.
Walleye fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:36 PM). On Monday, with the water at 7.5 degrees and the gauge dropping, a hard south wind across Green Bay had us jigging the edges of the shipping channel, hoping for active fish before the front hit.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Dawn (6:30 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:34 PM). Tuesday’s light drizzle and a stiff southerly breeze on Sturgeon Bay suggested a crankbait bite along the flats where the water held at a comfortable 7.7 degrees, despite the continuing pressure drop.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 4:33 PM. We found the walleye holding tight to the Door County shores on Wednesday, where the relentless south wind and falling glass, coupled with 7.4-degree water, made vertical jigging current breaks a promising tactic under the steady sprinkle.
Pressure is rising.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 4:32 PM. The Menominee River proved tricky on Thursday as the mercury dipped to 6.4 degrees and the glass began to climb with a moderate southeast push, forcing us to crawl jigs slowly along the bottom for any sign of a bite.
Too windy to hold a spot.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:30 PM). Friday’s brutal north wind and plummeting water temperature to 5.0 degrees made Green Bay a tough grind, with the rising glass shutting down all but the most stubborn fish, leaving us to soak minnows deep in desperation.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Dawn (6:36 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:29 PM). Despite the frigid 4.1-degree water, Saturday brought a glimmer of hope to Sturgeon Bay as the pressure held steady under a moderate south breeze, prompting us to try slow-rolling plastics near deep transition lines.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on walleye days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Smallmouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is falling.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:36 PM). Fishing Green Bay today, a slow bite was expected with the heavy south wind, dropping pressure, and a cold 7.5 C water, all under a grey sky threatening snow or rain.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is falling.
Dawn (6:30 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:34 PM). On Sturgeon Bay, the fish were tight-lipped again; that stiff south breeze and declining air pushed a light rain, leaving the 7.7 C water feeling colder with the chance of sleet.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is falling.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 4:33 PM. The Door County shores proved sting ingly beautiful, captivating visitors with their rugged charm.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is rising.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 4:32 PM. Put in at Menominee River for smallmouth bass. The day rates poor. Fish rock points. Pause the bait on the rock. Cold smallmouth eat on the sit, not the hop. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Water is too cold for bass and too windy to hold a spot.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:30 PM). smallmouth bass at Green Bay: a poor day if you fish the right water. Fish rock points. Stay tight to the bank early, then work out to the first drop. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Water is too cold for bass.
Dawn (6:36 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:29 PM). Start at Sturgeon Bay if smallmouth bass is the target. Poor day. Fish rock points. One good rock point is enough. Do not race the whole shoreline.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on smallmouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Yellow Perch fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:29 AM and 4:36 PM. On Green Bay, the strong southerly wind and dropping atmospheric pressure, paired with the cool 7.5 C water and a mix of snow and rain, made for an aggressive perch bite near structure, so we started shallow.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:30 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Despite the persistent light rain and stout south breeze over Sturgeon Bay, the continually falling air pressure and slightly warmer 7.7 C water kept the yellow perch actively feeding in deeper channels.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Fishing the Door County shores, the hard southerly blow and steady light rain, with the air pressure still on the decline, seemed to keep the 7.4 C water’s perch hunkered down but catchable near rocky points.
Pressure is rising.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:33 AM and 4:32 PM. The rising atmospheric pressure and a moderate southeast wind made for a tough bite on the Menominee River, as the plummeting 6.4 C water temperature and light rain pushed the perch into lethargy.
Too windy to hold a spot.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:34 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Green Bay was particularly unforgiving with a stiff northerly gale and continually climbing air pressure, chilling the water to a frigid 5.0 C, forcing us to abandon hope for any decent perch action.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:36 AM and 4:29 PM. Despite the brutally cold 4.1 C water in Sturgeon Bay, the steady air pressure and moderate southerly breeze offered a fair shot at a few perch, concentrating them tightly in the deepest holes.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on yellow perch days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Northern Pike fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:29 AM and 4:36 PM. On Green Bay, the strong southerly wind and rapidly falling pressure had us working the shallow flats near structure, anticipating a good bite despite the chilly, wet conditions.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:30 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. On Sturgeon Bay, that hard south blow and pressure taking a dive meant we’d focus on the protected deeper holes, hoping the light rain and cool water wouldn’t completely shut down the bite.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Along the Door County shores, the relentless south wind eroded the limestone bluffs.
Pressure is rising.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:33 AM and 4:32 PM. Put in at Menominee River for northern pike. The day rates slow. Fish cabbage bays and reed edges. Dirty water after rain can turn the bite on in the shallows.
Too windy to hold a spot.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:34 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. northern pike at Green Bay: a poor day if you fish the right water. Fish cabbage bays and reed edges. Dirty water after rain can turn the bite on in the shallows. Take the lee shore if the wind is too much to hold.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
The useful hours bookend the day: 6:36 AM and 4:29 PM. Start at Sturgeon Bay if northern pike is the target. Fair day. Fish cabbage bays and reed edges. Figure-eight at the boat. A following pike often eats on the turn.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on northern pike days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Lake Michigan shore fishing
Lake Michigan shore fishing forecast
For anglers searching for fishing opportunities, it’s important to clarify that Lake Michigan and its associated waters like the Sheboygan River, Manitowoc River, and Cedar Lake are located in the United States, not in Saskatchewan. If you are indeed looking for fantastic fishing in the actual Lake Michigan shore region, you will discover diverse options among these lake names. Many people target Chinook and Brown Trout directly in Lake Michigan, especially near the mouths of rivers like the Sheboygan River and Manitowoc River during seasonal runs. For those interested in walleye fishing, the bays and tributary rivers offer excellent prospects for Walleye, while Smallmouth Bass are a popular target in nearshore areas and smaller connected waters, providing great action for those wondering where to fish. Pike fishing can also be productive in certain shallower bays or inland lakes like Cedar Lake, rounding out the species available.
This week, conditions on the actual Lake Michigan shore are presenting a mix of elements for anglers. A steady cold wind is blowing from the north, creating choppy waters along the main lake shoreline, which can make for challenging boat control. Recent snow showers have left a dusting, but the skies are mostly clear now, offering bright fishing days. These conditions mean that the best bite for Chinook and Brown Trout might be found closer to shore or in protected embayments where the wind is less severe, or in the warmer discharges of rivers. Walleye might be holding deeper or in areas with less current due to the colder water, while Smallmouth Bass could be sluggish, requiring slower presentations.
Where to fish: Lake Michigan, Sheboygan River, Manitowoc River, Cedar Lake.
Chinook fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:28 AM and 4:39 PM. With the barometer dropping and a moderate southerly pushing a mix of snow and rain over Lake Michigan’s 7-degree waters, we found the chinook actively feeding just off the break.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:29 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. The Sheboygan River saw a fair number of hookups as a gentle rain and moderate southerly wind stirred the 8-degree current, with the falling air bringing some chrome into the system.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. On the Manitowoc River, a submarine was built.
Pressure is rising.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:32 AM and 4:35 PM. Put in at Cedar Lake for chinook. The day rates slow. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Pressure is rising.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:33 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. chinook at Lake Michigan: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Start at Sheboygan River if chinook is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on chinook days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Brown Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:28 AM and 4:39 PM. On Lake Michigan, the south wind and dropping pressure had the browns actively cruising the shore, making for a good start to the week despite the impending snow or rain.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:29 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. The Sheboygan River saw a fair bite with a steady south breeze and light rain, as the continued pressure drop kept some fish looking up in the warmer 8.9-degree water.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. A moderate downpour on the Manitowoc River, coupled with strong winds, caused localized flooding.
Pressure is rising.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 6:32 AM and 4:35 PM. Put in at Cedar Lake for brown trout. The day rates slow. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Pressure is rising.
No need to race the sun. Start near 6:33 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. brown trout at Lake Michigan: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Start at Sheboygan River if brown trout is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on brown trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Smallmouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is falling.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:39 PM). On Lake Michigan, the heavy skies and moderate south wind made for a tough bite, with falling air pressure and chilly 7.2-degree water suggesting a slow retrieve near structure might coax a strike.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Dawn (6:29 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:38 PM). The Sheboygan River saw a fair bite with the light rain and moderate south breeze, as the 8.9-degree water and continued drop in atmospheric weight kept fish somewhat active, best targeted in current seams.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is falling.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 4:37 PM. A cat sat.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is rising.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 4:35 PM. Put in at Cedar Lake for smallmouth bass. The day rates poor. Fish rock points. Pause the bait on the rock. Cold smallmouth eat on the sit, not the hop. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is rising.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:34 PM). smallmouth bass at Lake Michigan: a poor day if you fish the right water. Fish rock points. Stay tight to the bank early, then work out to the first drop.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Dawn (6:35 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:33 PM). Start at Sheboygan River if smallmouth bass is the target. Poor day. Fish rock points. One good rock point is enough. Do not race the whole shoreline.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on smallmouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Walleye fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is falling.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:39 PM). Monday on Lake Michigan, the falling air and a steady south breeze had walleye chasing minnows near the drop-offs, really getting them fired up in the 7-degree water.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Dawn (6:29 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:38 PM). Tuesday, the Sheboygan River’s warmer 8.9-degree flow and continued pressure drop encouraged walleye to feed in the current seams, despite the light drizzle and steady southerly push.
Pressure is falling and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 4:37 PM. Wednesday, a moderate wind blew through the valley.
Pressure is rising.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 4:35 PM. Put in at Cedar Lake for walleye. The day rates slow. Fish points and inside turns. If the first point is empty, move. Walleye rarely sit on every point the same night. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Pressure is rising.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (4:34 PM). walleye at Lake Michigan: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish points and inside turns. Keep the bait near bottom on the break. They are not chasing far this week.
Light wind.
Dawn (6:35 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (4:33 PM). Start at Sheboygan River if walleye is the target. Fair day. Fish points and inside turns. Give each spot twenty minutes, then leave. Cover water until one point loads up.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on walleye days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Wisconsin fishing forecast questions
Where should I fish in Wisconsin this week?
Start with the region closest to you. This page covers Northwoods, Northwoods, Central Wisconsin, Southwest. Named waters include Eagle River Chain, Trout Lake, Lac Vieux Desert, Wisconsin River. Open that region for the 7-day read.
What are people fishing for in Wisconsin?
The forecast is written for muskellunge, walleye, smallmouth bass. Each region names the water to start on, including Eagle River Chain.
When is the best time of day to fish in Wisconsin?
Use the day card, not a fixed hour. Walleye and smallmouth often bite in the hour before sunset. Lake trout are a midday fish in deep water. Eagle River Chain prints sunrise, sunset, and the solunar periods in local time.
How do I read the Wisconsin fishing forecast?
Each day shows the bite label, wind, pressure trend, cloud, and precipitation. A falling barometer is marked because it often pulls fish up. A wind over 30 km/h means fish the lee shore.
Which Wisconsin water should I start on?
If you are near Northwoods, start at Eagle River Chain. The next named water on this page is Trout Lake. Open the region for the 7-day bite, not a guess from the map.
Do I need to worry about ice in Wisconsin this week?
No. This week’s forecast does not show a freeze. Fish open water. The ice question only appears after at least two nights at or below freezing.
What does the Wisconsin fishing forecast use?
Each Wisconsin day uses pressure trend, wind, cloud, precipitation, sunrise and sunset, moon phase, and solunar times. Water temperature is estimated from the air and the season. It is a planning guide, not a promise of fish.
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About this forecast
Weather comes from OpenWeather at a representative point in each region. Water temperature is estimated from the week’s air temperatures and the season. It is not a buoy reading. Moon phase is calculated from the date. Solunar periods are the dawn, dusk, moonrise, and moonset windows, not a minute-by-minute table. Pressure trend compares the first and last reading of each day. A falling barometer with light wind and broken cloud is treated as a better bite than a rising barometer and a hard wind.