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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!!!

Ice conditions have been improving with the cold weather we had the last couple of days but you still need to take caution when traveling on the ice especially when we have ship traffic and high winds. The west shore of the bay is frozen quite good. Fishermen are catching perch, walleyes and pike. The east shore is still alittle sketchy for ice conditions fishermen are walking out and catching perch and whitefish. The Fox River is doing real good. By the dam walleyes are hitting at night and right a day break. By the 172 bridge perch, walleyes and some crappies are being caught. At metro the ice is a little iffy fishermen are getting perch, whitefish and some nice pike. For more info on what to use give us a call or stop down at the store. Yah, only at Smokeys!!!

Not much to report this time of year. The Fox is still open and some walleyes are still being caught by the Depere Dam and by the warm water discharge at Metro Launch. As the weather gets colder and we start making some ice I should have more reports for you. Give us a call for more info at 920 593 1749. Yah, only at Smokeys!!!

It’s getting to be that time of year. The transition from soft water to hard water is here. The Fox River has still been producing some nice fish from walleyes to nice muskies. Night fishing seems to be working the best as the flood gates are still closed at the Depere Dam not allowing enough current and lower water levels. The Fox River should remain open for a few more weeks if we do not get temps well below zero. For those venturing out where you see ice use extreme caution. Wind and temperature fluctuations can change the ice conditions daily. For more info on what to use and where to fish give us a call 920 593 1749. Yah, only at Smokeys!!!

The best tip I can give you die hard fishermen that want to catch a trophy Musky, Pike or Walleye is to consider fishing at night. By Metro Launch the night bite has been hot hot hot. Please do not take your boat and cut off the fishermen casting from shore. Instead fish in front of Smokeys casting towards shore and you will have great results. For more information on what to use and where to fish give us a call at 920 593 1749. Yah, only at Smokeys!!!

Looks like we are coming to the end of 2021 open water fishing as many guides and fishermen are putting away their boats, getting ready for deer hunting and waiting for the ice season to begin. The hard core fishermen are still out there and catching some nice fish. If you are fishing on the Fox river the bite for walleyes has been slow during the day but the night fishing is producing some nice walleyes. Perch and Bluegills are being caught in small inlets, harbors and under the 172 bridge. Smallies are still being caught by the Depere Dam. Musky bite has been hit and miss. Your best bet for a trophy musky is to try fishing at night. Metro Launch is still on fire during the night with monster walleyes, huge pike and some really big muskies being caught. For more information give us a call at 920 593 1749. Yah, only at Smokeys!!!

Just a heads up. Fishing during the day light hours has been hit and miss. The fishermen that are having luck are fishing the muskies/walleyes at night. The bait fish come to the surface at night and the big muskies and walleyes come up after them. So if you want to catch a giant musky, pike or walleye plan a night trip. If you never fished at night please contact a guide so they can show you how to prepare and be safe. For more information call us at 920 593 1749. Yah, only at Smokeys!!!

Temps are good but the fish should be going crazy but there are some barriers that are effecting the bite. For the walleyes are the Fox River the day bite is slow because the flood gates are close relating to not enough current in the river. Don’t get me wrong they are still catching fish but not the numbers we are used to. The night bite on the river is the best for walleyes. Musky fishing has also been hit and miss. We have been experiencing a lot of big winds which the muskies do not like. Try fishing in the deeper channels and again the night bite has been pretty good. Perch are still being caught on the bay and in the river. Smallies are doing good by the Depere Dam during the day. For more infor give us a call a 920 593 1749. Yah , only at Smokeys!!!