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The walleye run is going pretty strong right now on the Fox River from the dam to the mouth fishermen are getting some nice walleyes. With this warmer weather we are getting this week the river should be on fire. There is still safe ice on the lower bay on both the east and west shores. Use caution by the shorelines as that ice goes out faster due to the sun shinning on the shoreline and stay away from cracks on the ice. Good reports of perch(which will be closing on the 15th), walleyes and pike are being caught. For more information give us a call at 920 593 1749. Yah, only at Smokeys!!!

The Fox River is OPEN from the Depere Dam past Longtail, Yah!!! There is limited launches open at this time but they should all be open after Sunday. Lots of walleyes and whitefish are being caught. As far as ice goes we are still getting perch, pike and some walleyes on the east and west shores. Use caution when venturing out on the ice, there is between 12 to 22 inches off shore but the shore lines are starting to get week as the sun is shinning on the uncovered shoreline. For more info give us a call at 920 593 1749. Yah, only at Smokeys!!!

With the warmer weather we are getting now please be careful venturing out on the ice especially the river systems. On the Fox river by the dam looks like some of the bigger female walleyes are moving in. I had numerous reports of some nice fish being caught. By Metro launch whitefish, pike and walleyes are being caught close to shore. On the east side of the bay from Dykesville to Joliet Park whitefish and some nice perch are being caught. On the west shore from Dead Horse to Geano’s perch, pike, whitefish and walleyes are biting. For more information give us a call at 920 593 1749. Yah, only at Smokeys!!!

It has been a windy/snowy couple of days down here on the lower bay. Ice conditions are still good and fishermen are catching fish. Up by the Depere Dam and 172 bridge some male walleyes, whitefish, perch and a few crappies are being caught. At Metro launch fishermen are targeting whitefish and nice northern pike. Inside the GBYC and South Bay harbor some nice perch and whitefish have been biting with an occasional walleye and pike. The slew by the 43 bridge has been producing some crappies and perch, someone should setup some tip ups in there for pike. On the east shore by Joliet Park fishermen are venturing out on the ice further from shore and they are catching perch, whitefish and some walleyes. Out of Vokes Reef and Bay Shore whitefish and some perch are being caught. On the west shore Dead Horse Bay, Hook Rd and Geanos fishermen are targeting perch, whitefish, walleyes and pike. As we move into March the mouth of the Fox River should start up with the big female walleyes heading to the dam to spawn. For more information give us a call at 920 593 1749. Yah, only at Smokeys!!!

Not going to BS anyone fishing has slowed down the last week. But fishermen are still getting some nice fish but not the numbers from the past week. By the Depere Dam and 172 bridge they are still catching some walleyes, perch, crappies and whitefish. By Metro in front of Smokeys whitefish, some big pike and a few walleyes are being caught. As we get into late February and March the fishing usually gets better. On the east shore out of Vokes, Joliet Park and Bay shore they are getting a few whitefish, perch and walleyes. On the west shore by Dead Horse, hook Rd and Geanos perch, pike , whitefish and northerns are being caught. But as we get into late ice the fish will be more active. For more information on where to go and what lure to use give us a call at 920 593 1749. Yah, only at Smokeys!!!

The Fox River is producing a mixed bag of some nice fish. By the Dam in Depere fishermen are catching some walleyes and whitefish. By the 172 bridge on the west shore of the river walleye, perch, crappie and white fish are being caught. By Metro launch in front of Smokeys whitefish, large pike and an occasional walleye are biting pretty good. Inside the harbor at the yacht club and south bay fishermen are catching whitefish, perch, pike and some bluegills. On the east shore of the lower bay going out of vokes or Joliet Park whitefish and perch are being targeted. On the west shore dead horse bay, hook road and Geanos are producing a nice perch bite and Fishermen are also going after northern pike in these areas. For more information give us a call at 920 593 1749. Yah, only at Smokeys!!!

Ice conditions on the lower bay are good lots of fishermen out there catching some nice fish. The Fox River by the dam is still showing some nice catches of walleye and white fish. With the amount of people fishing that area during the weekend it makes it a little tougher with all the activity on the ice so if you can make it during the week your odds will improve for getting walleyes. Metro launch at the mouth of the Fox River is on fire lots of whitefish, pike and some perch and walleyes being caught. On the east shore out of Joliet, Vokes Reef and Bay Shore fishermen are catching some white fish and a few perch and walleyes. on the west shore dead horse bay, Hook Rd and Geanos perch and pike are being caught. Again during the weekends it is packed with fishermen out there so if you can make it during the week you will do better. Also try to stay away from the crowds out there by going to the north or south of these heavily fished areas as the fish get spooked with all the traffic of snowmobiles, 4 Wheeler’s and vehicles driving on the ice. For more information give us a call at 920 593 1749. Yah, only at Smokeys!!!

Ice fishing should get a lot better and safer on the lower bay as the last ships are done sailing until spring. Remember to always use caution and call a guide or local bait shop if you are not familiar with the frozen waters you are going to fish. The Fox River by the dam is still producing walleyes. You can get on the ice by Voyager Park, Brown Cty Fair Grounds, Fox Point landing and on the west side of the 172 bridge. By Metro launch the whitefish, perch and northern pike are biting nicely. Fishermen are also catching some nice walleyes at night. Please stop by Smokeys so we can direct you to a safe place to fish on the ice at the mouth of the Fox River. Dead Horse Bay, Hook RD and Geanos reef on the west shore are producing some nice perch, northern pike and a few walleyes. On the east shore by Joliet Park, Vokes Reef and Bay shore park whitefish, perch and walleyes are being caught. For more information on where to go and what to use stop by the store or give us a call at 920 593 1749. Yah, only at Smokeys!!!

Walleyes are being caught off of Voyager Park in Depere by the dam. Ice conditions down there are pretty good. Jigs tipped with walleye suckers are working great and so are spoons and rip jigs. By the 172 bridge perch, crappie and walleyes are being caught. By Metro launch perch, northerns, white fish are being caught during the day, walleyes are biting at night. On the Bay, Joliet Park is producing some white fish and northerns on tip up. Dead Horse Bay on the west shore has a nice perch bite and they are picking up a few northerns. For more information on where to fish and what to use give us a call 920 593 1749. Yah, only at Smokeys!!!