As Fall moves along less and less anglers are seen launching their boats heading out on the waters of
Green Bay. The cooler overnights have settled in our water temps at about the 50 Degree mark for now
and as things normalize, we should see an increase in feeding activity. The issue will be fish will have a
tendency to spread out a bit more.
Anglers looking to do some trolling around University Bay you can still find a few Walleye willing to bite
trolling Flicker Minnow #7’s in natural patterns as the water begins to clear. Keep your trolling speeds
slow around 1.5 mph and make frequent “S turns” to trigger strikes. Also do not be afraid to toss a
larger profile bait like a P-10 out behind your boards as hungry Walleye will look to feed on larger
opportunities as we draw closer to winter. Walleye anglers wishing to fish out of the Bay Shore area I
would advise you to troll morning and evening time frames along rocky shorelines as that water is fairly
clear up along Point Comfort to Shoemaker point. Get your baits up shallow and run out lures like
Smithwick P-10’s and Rapala Husky Jerks to add length to your profile to tempt the hungry fish.
Like wise the night bite along the shorelines from Chaudoir’s Dock up to Little Sturgeon are a good bet
for both a few eater fish along with a potential trophy this time of year. Keeping your boat in 8-10 fow
and running your baits on one side of the boat up shallow and the other side deeper off the break is a
great technique. Again, keep your trolling speeds low around the 1.5mph range. Stick with chrome or
more natural color presentations.
The action in the Fox River is still fairly slow overall. Casting hair jigs and jig/plastics and blade baits on
shallow flats or the edges of flats adjacent to the channel edges has been producing some walleye. For
example, casting toe 8-10’ edge of the channel out in front of Voyager Park and up to the dam has been
ok at times. Jigging around the channel edges and shallow flats and a few of the bridges through
downtown has also produced a few Walleyes but with the lack of current that has been tough. Folks
casting at night around the moth of the river are having good success on a multitude of species.
Musky anglers reports have been few and far between but most are trolling the University Bay and the
lower stretches of the Fox River and the mouth of the river out to Grassy Island. Super Shads continue
to be the most popular bait. I have witnessed a few successful Musky anglers landing fish casting the
areas upriver holding bait along the bays and some of the shoreline structures along the river. Plastics
like bull dawgs and jerk baits have both been favorites. Shore fishing at metro is still producing some nice walleyes and Muskys. At Voyager they are catching some walleyes, water level is very low.
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Overall fishing on the Bay has slowed up quite a bit as the frosty mornings outside have cooled water
temps and made fish begin to think about the Fall transitions. After things stabilize for weather and
water temps expect an increase in feeding activity so don’t put your boats away yet!
Walleye anglers are reporting the best activity trolling the east shore or lower bay like University Bay.
Running Flicker Minnows around 1.5 mph has been the best bet. The best bet is to work shallow waters
that warm slightly on sunny days. Shore lines 8-10 fow or humps like College Reef or Volks Reef or the
channel edgers around Deadhorse Bay have been good choices. The water in University Bay and
Deadhorse has been very dirty overall so chose white/brighter colors. Once you get north of Vincent
point the water clarity swings to very clear so color patterns in chrome or natural bait colors (like Perch)
have been better.
The lack of rain to date has continues to keep the Fox river action slow. Jigging areas around bridges
and channel edges adjacent to shallow flats has been productive for a few Walleye. Anglers have been
casting hair jigs and blade baits and jig/plastic combinations with some limited success. Casting cranks
at the dam has been so/so during the day but reports from the evening bite have been very good.
The Perch action has also slowed a bit but some good-sized fish have been reported being caught in
areas like Volks Reef, the shipping channel edges out on the lower bay along with areas form Dykesville
to Sugar Creek along the rock/sand transitions. Use your electronics to locate fish tight to the bottom in
those areas. Minnows on dead sticks have been reported to be the best along with sunny days.
Musky anglers seem to be doing decent trolling the University Bay and the lower stretches of the Fox
River area with Super Shads being the most popular bait. Schools of Shad have been seen along the
channel edges so do not overlook trolling out to Grassy Island along the shallow river channel edges
also. Musky fishing has been pretty good trolling the northside of frying pan shoal, U-Bay and the mouth of the river using Raz Shads and KO Shads.

Shore fishermen are getiing walleyes and muskies out of Metro and Voyager Park.
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Mother Nature heading into last weekend was still trending warm keeping fishing activity in the good
range. Unfortunately, this first few days of this week we are seeing cooling more fall like weather and
colder frosty morning. Expect to see cooling water temps and more transitional fish activity and now
as much catching ahead for a bit.
If you are heading out to chase Walleye continue to target those shoreline areas with trolling or casting
tactics. The east shore from Volks landing all the way to Little Sturgeon will have some activity and the
best times will be mooring and evening and even the night bite. Those cooler temps have the water all
along the east shore very clear. For trolling the best bet continues to be #7 Flicker Minnows in chrome
purple patterns working less that 10 fow in the morning and evening and moving out beyond 15 fow
during the day. If casting is your thing try casting jerk baits in less than 10 fow in the morning or evening
along rocky shore areas. As the water temps cool don’t forget your hair jigs casting to the rocky shores
and the reefs like Volks and Vincent and Macco’s.
The shallow rocky areas around Deadhorse bay and University Bay have also had a decent trolling bit
using #7 Flicker Shad and Minnows. Perch patterns and other purple/white and orange/white patterns
have all been productive In all these trolling circumstances slow your troll. Keep your GPS speeds closer
to 1.5 mph to get those lethargic fish to bite as the water temps cool.
The lack of rain to date has continues to keep the Fox river action slow, although some reports f a few
more fish showing up have been coming in. Casting hair jigs on the flats or channel edges has been
reported as a good tactic along with casting cranks at the Dam.
The Perch action has been a bit spottier with the temps up and down. You have to work at it a bit more
locating schools on your electronics and be willing to move around a bit to keep on active fish. Minnows
on dead sticks and slip bobbers have been the best. Deeper action on the rock to sand transitions has
been the primary target area for anglers on the Perch hunt. Volks reef Bay Shre and Dykesville have
seen their share of anglers. The Oconto shoal has given up some reports of a decent Perch bite also
over the last several days.
Musky anglers seem to be doing decent trolling the University Bay and the lower stretches of the Fox
River area with Raz Shads and Blue Water KO Shads being the most popular baits. Schools of Shad have been seen along the
channel edges so do not overlook trolling out to Grassy island along the shallow river channel edges
also. Shore fishermen are having some luck by Metro and Voyager Park catching walleyes and some muskies.
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The weather the last few days has been a bit of a roller coaster.  Gusty south winds one day then blustery north winds the next has kept the fishing off balance.  We have begun to see cooling water trends on most of Green Bay with the shorter days and cold mornings, driving our fall patterns to begin.   

The Walleye bite on the lower bay softened a bit in general.  Trolling crank baits in chrome patterns or perch patterns has still been productive overall.  #7 Flicker minnows trolled along shorelines has been the best.  If there is some wind or in the low light times run the shorelines in 10 fow or less.  If it is calm and sunny out slide out to 18-20 fow.  From Point Comfort and Volks reef all the way up to Chaudoirs’ Dock has been a good area to target.  

Around University Bay and Dead Horse Bay some folks have also been caught trolling #7 Flicker Minnows.   The water in those areas is a bit dirtier and colors like Prime time (Purple /white) and Fire Tail Perch have been productive.  

The lack of rain to date has the Fox river action still very slow.  A few anglers are reporting a few Walleye being caught up at the dam in the mornings and events casting crank baits.

Even thou less Perch anglers have been out the catching has still been above average for the most part.   Anglers working just off the east shore reefs continue to find fish in 14-16 fow.  From Bayshore to Dykesville has also been productive from 18-22 fow.  Anglers looking to get out of the wind shave also had great success targeting Perch around d the shipping channel in Sturgeon Bay.   Dead sticking methods with minnows continues to dominate the catches.  Many anglers are reporting above average size for most of their catches. The key is to use your electronics to search our schools before dropping a line. 

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The very warm weather over the weekend drove fishing activity up once again. Looking ahead this
week, we will now start sliding into a little more mild weather but the signs of a bigger cool down do not
look like we will see that until mid-month.
The Walleye bite continued to be solid when the wind allowed folks to venture out. Most reports were
from the trollers working the east shore areas from 10 out to 18 fow. Volks to Vincent and the area
from Red River to Dykesville both provided some action to anglers trolling #7 or #9 Flicker Minnows.
Perch colored cranks along with purple and white baits were the best. Anglers could also be sure to find
a few more Pike than normal along that east shore while trolling cranks due to the increase in Perch in
the area. A few reports of a decent mud bite have popped up from Geanos north to Pensaukee. Anglers
working 26 to 30 fow trolling #9 Flicker Minnows with snap weights saw some catches. In the evenings
reports have been of a good shallow trolling crank bait bite along the east shore areas and the reef tops
like Volks and Vincent.
With the continued warm water the Perch activity has still been red hot for the most part. Anglers
working just off the east shore reefs have reported finding fish in 14-16 fow. Reports have also come in
from Chaudoir’s Dock up to Sugar Creek of good action from 22-30 fow. Also anglers working off the
deep edge of Oconto Shoal have seen great catches of big Perch. Dead sticking methods with minnows
and crawlers have been reported to be working equally.
Musky anglers have seen an up tick in the action on the trolling bite as of late. Trolling cranks like Super
Shads has been reported taking several nice fish around Geanos, Suamico and University Bay. Do not
overlook the casting bite just yet until this water temperature cools off a little more.
Please consider releasing all your big Perch over 12” !
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The continued warm weather has certainly provided anglers looking to get out for some early fall fishing
with some spectacular fishing friendly weather. It looks like this trend may continue doe the next week
or so.
Walleye anglers around the lower bay are reporting good action for walleye. Reports have been of the
best action being in the first few hours of day light and the last few. Some of the best action is trolling

7 Flicker Shads and Minnows behind Off Shore planar boards. The areas around Kidney Island, College

Reef and the East University Bay shoreline have all produced some good catches. Anglers trolling the
shorelines from Vincent Reer all the way to Dykesville have also reported having good walleye success.
If there is a good “Walleye Chop” troll your baits into less than 10 fow. If it is calmer move out to 12-16
fow. The early morning and evening bites right on top of Vincent, Volks, and Macco’s reefs have also
been good. If you like to jig or cast for your walleye anglers throwing Shiver Minnows and jig and
crawler combos along with some purple hair jigs are having some success again early mornings and
evenings right on top of the reefs.
The night bite up in Door County has turned on decent the last week or two. Trolling #7 and #9 Flicker
Minnows and P-10’s shallow along shorelines from Sugar Creek to Little Sturgeon Bay has been
productive after dark. Also the shallow reef tops on Larsons Reef has been producing some decent
catches after dark most nights.
As has been the case all summer Perch fishing continues to be the best action for anglers across the
whole Bay most days. Currently the best bites have been in 14-18 fow off Volks and Vincent reefs. Also
20-24 fow around Bayshore launch area and Dykesville. Many anglers this week reported the action
picking up off Chaudior’s Dock North South reef and Sugar Creek areas also. 22-30 fow. There have
been reports of decent action aro und Little Sturgeon and downtown Sturgeon Bay along the shipping
channel and weeds. With the warm waters most reports are that pieces of Night crawlers have still
been out producing minnows but most anglers are using both with good results. Dead sticking with a
bell sinker on the bottom or a drop shot rig have been productive, but do not overlook slip bobbers. A
few anglers I spoke with reported having some success with small 2” plastics on a 1/8 oz jig.
Musky anglers have been reporting the casting bite has remained strong, throwing Buck tails and bi
plastics. Pensaukee, Geano’s and even along shoreline areas from Macco’s Reef to Chaudoir’s Dock
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Anglers trolling crank baits around the southern bay continue to report success for Walleye. University
Bay areas 10’ of less have been good both along the east shoreline and the rock areas in front of Kidney
Island and College Reef. Reports of a good bite around Vincent reef and Volks reef and the Dykesville
area have all come in these last few days. Trolling Flicker Minnows in size #7 has been the best with
Purple/White patterns and Perch patterns being the most productive. Speeds under 1.8mph have been
the best. The areas around Sturgeon Bay have begun to show signs of a good night Walleye bite as of
the last week also. Henderson Point and Larsons Reef have all seen some action trolling cranks at night.
Chrome color baits have been the best in that clear water at night.
Perch fishing continues to be strong everywhere on Green Bay. Volks, Vincent, Dykesville, and North
South Reef, Geanos reef, Oconto Shoal, and the shipping channel up in Sturgeon Bay all reporting good
bites through out the week. Pieces of night crawlers dominate the action but in the early mornings Fat
head minnows continue to be productive. Slip Bobbers, drop shot, and dead stick rigs all reported to be
catching fish.
Musky anglers around Pensaukee and Geanos have reported still seeing sporadic activity. Most anglers
are casting buck tails with mild success. The anglers using trolling tactics have seen an up-tic in action
due to the fish moving on some of the Shad movements in the lower Bay. Trolling Super Shads has been
a favorite as usual.
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Warming weather trends have helped with a slight (very slight) increase in Fishing activity. Although
with the opening of WI Bow Season this weekend showed light pressure on the waterway.
Anglers trolling crank baits still have been reporting the best success. Some activity out in University Bay
around Geanos Reef, and out in the “mud” seemed to be the best reports. #7 Flicker minnows in shad
colors were reported to be some of the best baits around shallower structure. Out in the deeper mud
basin from 26-32 fow #9 Flicker Minnows using the 50+2 method were reported to be the best with the
always popular purple tones being the best. Some reports have surfaced of a few Walleyes being caught
at night around the Larsons Reef area and the Hendersons Point area on crank baits.
Perch fishing has saw an increase in angler activity with areas around Volks, Vincent, Dykesville, and
North South Reef all reporting good bites through out the week. The West shore has seen a good deep-
water bite for Perch with areas off Geanos, Pensaukee, and Oconto in 25-35 fow all producing good
catches. Earlier in the week Minnows were working better but as the water warmed Crawlers began to
dominate the action. Slip Bobbers, drop shot, and dead stick rigs all reported to be catching fish.
Musky anglers reported a slowdown in activity with the warmer temps. More anglers were back to
casting techniques vs trolling.
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Most of the fishing on Green Bay this last week can be described as “Not Great” the cold front that hit
with the winds and cold overnight temperatures dropped water temps from the low 70’s to the low 60’
all over the lower Bay. Reports of water temps in the upper 50’s have come in from the norther bay.
Anglers trolling crank baits have had the best success for Walleye. The best reports have come from the
East shore around Volks, Vincent and Bayshore. Flicker minnows in purple color variations have been
the best both in #7 and #9 size. Slow your trolling speed down with this cooling water temperature. In
stead of trolling 2.0mph slow your speed to 1.5mph until the water temps begin to warm up.
Perch fishing has also slowed with the weather but still has provided some good angler action. Minnows
below slip bobbers or on drop shot rigs or perch rigs have been the best. Using your electronics to
locate some fish has been key as they have been tight to the bottom on the outsides of the reefs both
along the east and west shore.
Musky anglers have seen and increase in activity and an increase in fishing pressure. Many anglers have
switched to trolling this past week with the cool down and running Super Shads has produced a few nice
fish for a few lucky anglers. The main target areas continue to be Pensaukee and Geanos.
Some schools of Shad have begun to make their way toward the Fox river and some reports of shore
anglers catching a few walleye in the mornings and evenings up at the dam casting have begun to
surface.
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Green Bay Walleye fishing can best be described as so/so this last week. Many anglers are reporting
very inconsistent fishing from University Bay all the way to northern Door County. One day you may
find active fish in a location and the next day they just do not want to eat your baits. With the big cold
front approaching do not expect things to improve much until the weather stabilizes.
Trolling crank baits or harnesses along shorelines or around reef areas has been one of the tactics that
has been producing a few Walleye catches at times. Flicker Minnows in purple and white patterns along
with Perch patterns have been the best. Anglers pulling crawler harness are reporting purple and gold
blades working to fool a few fish on occasion. The same tactics have produced a few catches out in the
deeper mud areas off Geanos and Pensaukee at times. Snap weighting Flicker minnows have worked
along with inline weights with harnesses both trolled fairly slow have produced some results when the
feeding windows open. Use your electronics out in the mud to locate schools of fish before dropping
your baits in the water to at least get you in the ballpark of some fish.
Anglers in search of a trophy Walleye are reporting having only some success with search baits or Shiver
Minnows up around the Door County islands and northern reefs.
Perch fishing continues to be outstanding most days. Activity around Geanos reef and the weeds north
of there and up around Pensaukee have been one of the better bites this past week. Don’t overlook the
deeper water off Dykesville as that has also been consistent. Minnows on dead sticks or drop shot rigs
have been producing along with slip bobbers with crawler pieces.
Musky anglers have been tight lipped as of late but there has been in increase in musky fishing activity
along the weeds north of Geanos and Pensaukee. Anglers have reported not a great deal of success and
most are throwing buck tails and Jerk baits. Look for that action to increase as the water temps begin to
cool over the next few weeks. Schools of Shad have already been seen making their way down the bay.
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