Category: General

Walleye and perch fishing are very good on Green Bay, with good catches of both taken in and around Geanos Reef, Vokes Reef, Oconto Shoal, Larson’s Reef, and the west shoreline mud out in 24-30’. Trolling crankbaits or crawler harnesses is taking the most fish, and casting Ripper minnows or hair jigs has been good too. Perch are being caught on redworms, nightcrawlers, or minnows. Musky fishing has been good. Trolling crankbaits and bucktails, or casting bulldogs or tube jigs being best. If you go, please be safe, take a kid fishing and call your local tackle shop for wind and wave conditions. For more information on what to use and where to fish give Smokeys a call at 920 593 1749. Yah, only at Smokeys!!!
Capt Jerry Ruffolo
Anglers Plus Guide Service
920-973-2868

Fishing on the lower bay is getting better as we move into fall. The influx of the alewives was very beneficial to our Green Bay fishery. The walleyes and muskies really grew some nice girth from all the forage they had in the past month. Some trophy fish are going to be caught this fall. On the east and west shores of the lower bay the perch and walleye bite are still on fire. Instead of trolling for walleyes many fishermen are rip jigging using Waspie Ripper Minnows and Bink Spoons. This is a very productive technique and lots of fun. Musky fishing is also improving with most catches being made on the west shore from Little Tail to Pensaukee reef, both casting and trolling are working well. The Fox River is also getting more active. Many male walleyes are starting to move into the river making their way to the dam. For shore fishing spots on the Fox try Metro launch and Voyager Park. For more information give us a 920 593 1749. Yah, only at Smokeys!!!

On the lower bay fishing every species is doing very well. For perch and walleyes on the east shore Vincent Point, Voeke reef, 2 mile reef and the North south reef are producing some nice fish. On the west shore Geano’s, Sumico and Peshitgo point are also doing well. Trolling cranks, crawler harnesses and the new fab rip jigging Binks spoons and Waspie rip’n minnow. The perch really like the Smokeys no tangle rids, catch two at a time. For the musky guys Geano’s has been really good casting bucktails and trolling Tyrant Raz Shads. Lots of big muskies were caught last week the biggest was a 55 incher. Off shore fishermen out of metro lots of cats, perch, some walleyes, bass and pike are being caught. For more information give us a call at 920- 593-1749. Yah, only at Smokeys!!!

The walleye bite is hot on both the east and west shore of the lower bay. Trolling crawler harnesses, crank baits and rip jigging are all doing well. Jumbo perch are also being caught in the same areas on smokey’s perch rigs using minnows and pieces of crawlers. Big cats are being caught on the fox using sucker minnows. The musky bite is really picking up with numerous fish being caught in the 50 inch plus range. For more info give us a call at 920 593 1749 or stop at the shop. Yah, only at Smokeys!!!

Walleye fishing on Green Bay remains excellent, with great catches coming for anglers jigging, casting, and trolling. Hot areas have been Macos reef, Pensaukee Shoal, Oconto Shoal, North South reef, and the mud off Geanos reef. The best presentations have been casting ripper minnows, trolling crankbaits and crawler harnesses, and pulling the bottom bouncers with slow death rigs and crawlers. Perch fishing has been spotty, with the best catches coming from the Oconto area. Be aware of water temperature changes, as cold water moving into these areas tends to put the bite off for all species. Musky fishing is still slow but as we move into September the bite is going to be hot. If you go please be safe and take a kid fishing.

Capt Jerry Ruffolo
Anglers Plus Guide Service LLC

Walleye fishing on Green Bay was very good to excellent in the last week, with good catches of 15-19” eating sized walleyes going in several places. Geanos reef, Oconto shoal, North-south reef, Vincent point, Shoemaker point, Chaudoirs Dock, Pensaukee, and 2 mile reef are all putting out fish, with bigger fish more commonplace in the mud, Sherwood Point shoal, Hat Island, Green Island and Chambers Island. Casting ripper minnows, Hyper glydes, hair jigs, and trolling crawler harnesses were best. Perch fishing has been good, with decent catches coming in the weeds off Oconto County Park 2, Oconto Shoal, Vincent Point, and NS Reef. Crawler pieces, minnows and helgramites were the best baits. If you go, please be safe and take a kid fishing.

Capt Jerry Ruffolo
Anglers Plus Guide Service LLC

Walleye fishing on Green Bay picked up significantly over the last week, with water temps consistently in the 70’s and alewife finally dispersing from rock/reef areas. Good fishing has been found at College reef, Vincent Point, 2 mile reef, Geanos reef, Oconto Shoal, and in the weeds around Oconto. Casting Ripper minnows, Jig/crawler, or trolling crankbaits has been best. Perch fishing has been great in Oconto, with good catches found in the weeds, Oconto Shoal and around Geanos reef. Crawler pieces and minnows are best. Be sure to use Selective Harvest and let those 13” plus giant perch go. The 9-11” are the best eaters, as are the 15-19” walleyes. If you go, please be safe, and take a kid fishing.

Capt Jerry Ruffolo
Anglers Plus Guide Service LLC

Walleye and perch fishing showed signs of improvement, as alewife are starting to leave rock structure. Walleyes were found active on College Reef, Kidney Island rocks, Deadhorse Bay, Geanos Reef, and near CP2 of Oconto. Trolled crankbaits, crawler harnesses, and jigged Ripper minnows are taking walleyes. Perch fishing is good around Oconto, Geanos reef, Point Comfort and Chaudoirs Dock. Minnows, crawler pieces, and helgramites are the best bait. If you go, please be safe and take a kid fishing.

Capt Jerry Ruffolo
Anglers Plus Guide Service LLC

Walleye fishing on Green Bay was spotty at best, with tough conditions, constant alewife intrusion on many rock/reef areas shutting down the bite. Perch fishing was average, with some catches in Vincent Point, Chaudoirs Dock, Oconto and Pensaukee Shoal. Hopefully within the next week to 10 days things will turn around and great fishing will return. Remember, be safe on the water and take a kid fishing.

Capt Jerry Ruffolo
Anglers Plus Guide Service LLC

Walleye fishing on Green Bay is improving, with alewife dispersing to deep water, leaving behind hungry walleyes on many structures. County Park 2, Pensaukee, Geanos reef, Macos reef, Point Comfort, and 2 mile reef all saw improving walleye fishing. Trolling crankbaits, crawler harnesses have been good, but the best bite is coming on casting Wapsie lures Ripper minnows. Gold, purple, and shades or purple and goby have been best. Perch fishing has been outstanding, with great fishing found in and around Oconto, Geanos reef, Chaudoirs Dock and North-South reef. Live bait such as night crawler pieces, minnows, and helgramites are best. There’s no more fun fishing activity than getting kids out catching great eating perch! If you go, please be safe!

Capt Jerry Ruffolo
Anglers Plus Guide Service LLC
920-973-2868