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Looks like the Fox River is on it’s last few days of ice fishing as the temperatures are getting warmer. If you are trying to ice fish the Fox use extreme caution. Open water fishing should start by the end of the week down by the dam.

On the bay there are still fish able spots like Joliet Park, Bay Shore, Dead Horse Bay and off Hook Rd be careful getting on and off the ice as the shore lines are starting to deteriorate pretty fast. Perch, northern, walleyes and whitefish are being caught. Give us a call if you have any questions. 920 593 1749. Yah, only at Smokeys!!!!

Mangs, with this warmer weather the ice on the Fox River is getting bad, be careful don’t take chances. Call your local tackle shop or guide before you venture out on the ice, Yah Only at Smokeys!!!

Ice looks like it will be going out soon. If you would like to catch whitefish, northern pike and some walleyes in the Green Bay area instead of driving north give us a call 920 593 1749. THE BITE IS HOT, YAH ONLY AT SMOKEYS!!!

Ice fishing on the Fox River and Lower Bay is on fire right now. Please call your local tackle shop or a guide for ice conditions as we are in a warming spell right now. If you are fishing the Fox River check out Depere by the dam, 172 bridge and by the mouth of the river leading into the bay. walleyes , whitefish,  perch, northern pike, and crappie are being caught. East shore of the bay Joliet Park, Voekes and Bay Shore are doing good whitefish, perch and some walleyes. West shore on Dead Horse Bay and Hook Rd reports of jumbo perch and northern pike are being caught. Contact Smokeys on the Bay for the correct lures to use to catch these fish.920 593 1749 Yah, only at Smokeys.

  Ice conditions on the lower bay are real good but use caution if you are driving a vehicle on the ice. Contact your local bait store or a guide to get first hand information before you venture on the ice.  Fox River by the dam and fair grounds have been pretty good for walleyes fishing the breaks off the shoreline.  Fishing by the 172 bridge continues to produce crappie, perch and walleyes. Out of Metro launch fishermen are catching walleyes, whitefish and some real nice northern pike.  East shore out of Joliet Park, Voekes, Bay Shore and Dycksville fishermen are catching walleye and Whitefish.  West shore out of the Duck Creek river, Dead Horse Bay, Hook rd and Geanos are still hot for jumbo perch, northern pike, walleyes and some whitefish. Give us a call at Smokeys 920 593 1749 to get updated information on what lures are working best to catch these fish. Yah, only at Smokeys!!!

Ice conditions on the lower bay and Fox river are improving with this cold weather.

East Shore out of Joliet Park, Vokes Landing, Red River and Bay Shore are producing some nice perch, walleye and whitefish.

West Shore out of the Duck Creek River, Dead Horse Bay and Hook Rd are reporting catches of jumbo perch, northern pike, walleyes and whitefish

Fox River by the dam and 172 bridge fishermen are catching crappie, perch and walleyes.

Always use caution while venturing out on the ice and call Smokeys if you want a more detailed report on which custom lures are working and where the hot hot bite is going on.

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Do to the increase of the virus and to keep everyone safe at Smokeys, we will still be open but you need to knock on the door to come in. .Only 2 people at a time. I am trying take care of our costumers and my staff’s health. If you have a group coming our you need repair work on rods or reels please call 920 593 1749 and I will take care of you.. I hope everyone understands it will be better for all of us in the long run.

Stay safe and fish,Yah!!!

WE’RE OPEN! Smokey’s on the Bay is northeast Wisconsin’s go-to bait and tackle shop for all of your fishing needs. Located at the South Bay Marina where the Fox River meets the bay of Green Bay, we offer custom painted lures, rods, reels, live bait, clothing, accessories and everything you need to catch that trophy fish.

Visit us at 111 Bay Beach Road, or call owner Jeff “Tilky” Tilkens at (920) 593-1749. Yah! Only at Smokey’s!