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Overall Walleye fishing remained very good with working around structures being the best bet. Areas
along the east shore like Volks Reef, Macco’s Reef, and Chadiour’s Dock all producing good bites at
times. Both jigging presentations like Shiver Minnows and trolling #7 Flicker Minnows all produced
catches. Rock structures like Geano’s and Oconto Shoal also produced good catches both jigging and
trolling. In all cases use your electronics like side imaging to locate fish schools then focus on them with
your chosen tactic.
Perch fishing was a little spottier this last week especially to the south. Geano’s along the weed edges
produced some fish and areas like Dykesville and Vincent Reef also produced some catches. Several
anglers reported good catches this last week around Oconto also. Anglers had to be versatile with bait
selection changing constantly and locations. Don’t stay ion one area too long if the fish were not active.
Some days slip bobbers are best while other days three-way rigs with double drop spreader rigs are
better.
Musky action slowed a little with the slight heat wave but with a cool down and as we move closer to
fall the action should get better each week.

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Good walleye fishing existed over the last 7-10 days, as consistent winds and weather pushed bait and
current, creating a great bite.
College reef, east side rocks of University Bay, Vincent Point, Volks reef, Bayshore, Barrett Point,
Macco’s reef, and Geanos’s reef all were producing good catches of Walleye. Also areas to the north
like Larsons Reef, Young’s reef, Oconto Shoal were are all putting out good catches of walleyes. Pick your
favorite technique, apply it to any of these areas and it’s likely you’ll be into fish. When the bite slows,
slow down with it by using slip bobbers or pulling slow death.
Perch fishing was good in and around the rocky bottom areas off Dykesville, with many limit catches
observed. Minnows, crawler pieces, and hellgrammites are taking these fish. The Oconto shoal was
another hot perch area. Some days slip bobbers are best while other days three-way rigs with double
drop spreader rigs are better.
Musky action has really picked up, with both trolling and casting techniques working for these large
predators. Bucktails, large plastics like shallow invaders and Medusas, and large crankbaits like Super
Shads are taking fish.
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Winds have once again made it a bit of a challenge for angers on and off throughout the week but when
folks were able to put their boats in fishing was good overall.
Perch fishing along the east shore from Macco’s to Volks reef had its ups and downs but guys willing to
move around and pay attention to their electronics were able to nab some nice limits of Bengal Backs.
Minnows below a slip bobber or dead sticking were top producers. Crawler chunks seemed to attract
more White Perch than Yellows.
The “Mud” trolling bite for walleye showed signs of improvement last week from 26’-30’ of water of
Geanos all the way up to Pensaukee. Once again pay attention to your electronics and when you
contact larger schools of fish you can work them by trolling Flicker minnows in both #7 and #9 with
Purples being the predominant choice. Using the 50+2 method for pulling your crank baits seemed to
be the best bet to get your lures in the target zone. Crawler Harnesses also produced some good action
with Colorado blades in Purples and Antifreeze color patterns.
Working structures when the wind has been blowing has been good Flat Calm days have been tougher.
North/South Reef, Oconto Shoal, Volks and Vincent Reef and Geanos reef have all been productive
when there has been wind. Jigging Hair jigs, jig and Crawler and Shiver minnows have all been
productive presentations. Some fish have also ben taken trolling #7 Flicker minnows around the
structures.
Musky are becoming more active with the cooler nights bringing early morning water temps down and
increasing the activity levels of these predators. Casting buck tails, Medusa’s, swim baits, and top water
baits were the best all-around lure choices. Areas around Geano’s reef, Pensaukee Shoal, and
Chaudoir’s Dock have seen the biggest increase in activity.
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Last week the NEW area was hit with a cold front early in the week with some NE winds that started
shaking up the water temps a bit. By the weekend we had several days of West winds to then move
some warm water around. The result was somewhat unstable water temp and correspondingly fishing
was a bit tougher from day to day. The good news is our water temps before the weather shake up
were fairly stable.
Rock structures along the East shore in general like Vincent and Volks and Macco’s reef were all just a
little better fishing when anglers could venture out looking for Walleye. Both Jigging and Trolling
presentations caught fish. To the north a bit the Chaudoir’s Dock area up to Little Sturgeon Bay found
some anglers trolling the wind blow East shorelines from 10’ out to 25’ and finding areas with good
Walleye action. Crank baits like Flicker minnows were the best producing baits in Chrome patters in
that slightly cleaner water.
The Mud bite at times is still producing some catches from Geanos to Pensaukee. Rember to use your
electronics to locate schools of fish then get the baits like Harnesses or Flicker Minnows right above the
fish.
The Oconto Shoal continues to show signs of life, Again using your electronics to fin the fish as they
move around the structure from day to day. Jigging with Shiver Minnows and Spoons has been good
along with slip bobbers once you locate some fish. Trolling Cranks either on top of the ricks or off the
deep edges has also been good.
Perch fishing over all was a bit slower this last week with the off balance weather but this week of stable
conditions should get that fishing activity ramped back up again soon.
Please consider practicing selective harvest of both Walleye and Perch to help maintain the vitality of
our fishery. Musky fishing has been good casting bucktails and trolling Raz Shads. Remember with warm water temps do not keep that fish out of the water very long. Get you camera ready , take the picture and let them go. Always have the proper equipment like hook cutters, large net, jaw spreaders and hook release tools. They have to be 54″ to keep one, catch and release not in the grease, Yah, only at Smokeys!!!
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The much warmer weather this last week has certainly driven the Walleye into a much more aggressive
feeding mode on Green Bay. Over weekend we have seen surface temps push up over the 80 Degree
mark by around midday.
The mud trolling bite has been up and down but fish have been moving up the bay and activity around
areas like Oconto Shoal, Youngs Reef and Chadiour’s Dock have seen an increase in sold fish catches.
The areas around Larsons reef and Sturgeon Bay have also begun to show much improved action. All
these areas you can fish to your strengths. If you want to troll both crawler harnesses and crank baits
have been working. Flicker Minnows with snap weights in purples have been the most common bait
selection for trollers. Jigging with Shiver minnows or other glide style baits has also been proving to be
very productive along with Death Jig style baits around the reef areas.
Perch fishing continues to be excellent everywhere on The Bay right now. Minnows and crawler pieces
have been the best baits both on slip bobbers and dropshot rigs. Even the folks trolling or jigging for
Walleye are having good success “incidentally” catching Perch. Make sure to use your electronics to
locate the schools and then be flexible to move if the school dries up.
Musky fishing has been slow for bigger fish around the lower Bay but many Musky chasers have pulled
back from targeting them due to the water temps raising so much.
Please consider practicing selective harvest of both Walleye and Perch to help maintain the vitality of
our fishery.

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Green Bay Walleye action has been well above average for action more days than not as of this last
week. A slight cold front mid-week halted action slightly but overall, the fishing has been strong.
Trolling or jigging reefs like Geano’s and Oconto Shoal has been some of the best action. Around the
shallow reefs running #7 Flicker Minnows or Flicker Shads when trolling has proven to produce good
numbers when there is some wind present. Perch patterns and the always productive purple patterns
have been best. Folks preferring to jig with glide baits like Shiver Minnows along with Jigging Spoons
have seen good catches also around the shallow rocks. For sure windy days have been better than flat
calm. East shore reefs have been a bit more hit or miss but, on some days, good catches have shown up
off Volks and Vincent and Macco’s reefs.
The” Mud” trolling bite has been good overall. Crawler harnesses with Gold or Gold/Purple blades have
been decent along with worm burner spoons in similar colors. Many days trolling Crankbaits like #9
Flicker Minnows assisted with 2 oz snap weights has also been very productive. Watch your electronics
and pay attention to where ethe fish are in the water column to make sure you keep your baits in the
right zone.
University Bay has also seen some good action for Walleye trolling crank baits around rocky areas like
College Reef and in Dead Horse Bay. Mostly in the mornings and the evenings in the shallow waters.
Areas around Sturgeon Bay like Larsons Reef are also beginning to show signs of good Walleye action.
Don’t be afraid to get out and explore the summer water temps have stabilized and activity should be
good day in and day out all-over Green Bay.
Perch fishing continues to be very good seemingly everywhere on The Bay right now. Minnows and
crawler pieces have been the best baits along with some plastics like 2” Keitech Easy Shiners. Rock sand
transitions along with reef tops and weed edges all seem to be holding Perch. The key is to be a little bit
flexible and don’t sit in one area too long if nothing is biting. Musky fishing is improving, fishing the weeds on the west shore has produced some nice fish. With this warm weather we are have please practice CPR and use the right tools to protect the fish. Have your camera ready , take your picture and release the fish.

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Walleye fishing on Green Bay has finally been living up to its normal standard.
Trolling Crank baits like #7 Flicker Minnows and #7 Flicker Shads around structures has been on of the
best bets for action. Anywhere from College Reef in University Bay, to Geano’s Reef, and all the way up
to Oconto Shaol. The east shore structures like Vincent Reef and Volks Reef have also been good for
Walleye action trolling at times. Jigging any off the ref tops with Shiver Minnows and Jigging Spoons
along with Hair Jigs and other glide baits has been productive on many days.
The trolling bite in the “Mud” off Geano’s up past Pensaukee has also seen an uptick in action. Both #9
Flicker minnows and Crawler Harnesses have been seeing good catches on many days. For sure fish
want to see a slower presentation this last few weeks so even on your crank baits slow down your speed
these fish are still coming off one of the largest Alewife feeding stretches we have ever seen on Green
Bay they are not as willing to chase a bait fast.
Perch fishing continues to be very good overall, with areas around Geanos, Pensaukee, Oconto,
Bayshore, Maccos reef al seeing good action. Minnows, hellgrammites, and crawler pieces were best
baits with dead sticking seeing an uptick in activity.
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Green Bay walleye fishing is slowly on an upswing, with good days and tough days still the rule and not
the exception. The mud trolling bite has been the most inconsistent. Fish are definitely there, following
schools of alewife and perch, but they’re not always cooperating. The best presentation has been
trolling #7 flicker or #9 Flicker Minnows in shades of purple on 2oz snap weights behind planer boards.
Spinner/crawler harnesses are taking fish too. The best approach is to locate fish first with sonar, then
set up to run baits slightly above the fish. Jig fishermen are finding walleyes on rocks, with the areas of
Chaudior’s Dock, North-South reef, Macco’s Reef, Volks Reef, Bayshore and Vincent Point are all putting
out some fish. Ripper minnows, shiver minnows, jig/crawler, and spoons are all working at times. Pulling
bottom bouncers with slow death rigs also caught some fish. The Walleye in all areas are certainly
moody because of the bait that is lingering around the Bay.
Perch fishing has been good, with areas around Oconto and Bayshore seeing good catches. Minnows,
hellgrammites, and crawler pieces were best baits. Musky fishing still slow, give it another week and you will do fine.

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Summer finally seemed to arrive as far as Walleye activity on Green Bay.
The ”Mud” bite of the “Shark Fin” all the way up to the Pensaukee area has seen an increase in trolling
activity and catch rates. The fish are not jumping into the boat but enough fish are starting to feed
every day that activity levels are good. Between 4 and 8 fish can be expected in general right now.
Crank baits lie #9 Flicker Minnows both snap weighted with the 50+2 method and unassisted have taken
walleye. Greens, purples and blues have all been the most productive. Crawler harnesses and spoon
harnesses have also been working for some anglers.
In the mornings a few fish have come both jigging and trolling around the reef structures like Geanos
and Volks reef. Shiver Minnows and Jigging spoons have both been good choices for snap jigging.
Please practice some selective harvest as the future of our fishery depends on keeping those 23”-28”
fish in the system.
The Perch bite continues to be good. Areas around the weeds by Geanos have been good along with
the rock to sand transitions near Oconto and the East Shore. Minnows and crawler chunks have both
been working with a slight advantage to the minnows. Dead sticking vs slip bobbers has been better but
both have been working.
Small Mouth Bass activity all along the Door County bays and shorelines has been good most days with
Ned Riggs and Tubes dominating the catches. Reports of some muskies being caught on the west shore weed beds. Fishermen are throwing bucktails, rubber and crank baits.

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Walleye action on Green Bay has seen a long-awaited increase in catch rates. Areas around Geanos reef
have produced catches both trolling crank baits like Flicker Minnows around the structures or jigging
around the structures with Spoons and Shiver Minnows. The “Mud” bite has also begun to show
promise due to bait fish diminishing. Trolling 22’-30’ of water out off the West shore with both
harnesses and Cranks has shown some signs of life. The East shore continues to be a little on the
tougher side for Walleye but a few fish have begin to bite on Volks and Vincent reef areas. Jigging has
been the best tactic there along with scanning for fish with your electronics before making a cast.
The Perch bite continues to be good. Areas around Geanos and Oconto have been some of the best for
seeking out a catch for a meal. Some folks fishing off of the Dykesville area have had some mild
success, but the fluctuation water temps over there have made some days more difficult. Minnows and
crawler chunks have both been working. Transition areas from rock to sand have been the best.
Small Mouth Bass activity on the Fox River has been good for those willing to go out and give it a try.
Both above the DePere Dam and below it have seen a fair amount of fishing willing to bite. Casting
spinner baits and top water baits along with crank baits have all been productive. Musky fishing is picking up on the west shore bucktails and small stick baits are working. Yah, only at Smokeys!!!

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