The reports from the Fox have been an increase of some bigger fish showing up but overall action has
been fair with the changing weather this last week. Vertical jigging the channel edges during the cold
spells has been productive with Jig and minnow and jig and brighter plastics. When the sun does pop
out reports of fish moving up into warming shallow waters. Casting blade baits and hair jigs and rippin
raps have all been productive. The increase in current should start to really kick off the spawning
activity soon if the wait temps increase.
The night trolling bite on the Fox has started to produce some bigger fish. Most anglers are reporting the
best action trolling Smithwick P-10’s in brighter colors after dark.
University Bay has now remained ice free, and many anglers have been targeting he east shoreline both
during the day and night. Reports are over all slow activity both casting and trolling.
Areas around Little Sturgeon and Henderson’s point are seeing an increase in fishing as the ramps up the
bay have begun to clear from ice. Reports are of colder water temps and fishing activity as slow.
Trolling at night has been the best activity. Stick baits along shorelines have been reporting taking some
fish. P-10’s and Rapala Husky Jerks have been the best.
The Oconto area also has now been ice free in general and many anglers are heading out looking to
locate Walleye. Again, reports are of colder water temps so overall action has been slow. The best
tactics have been casting hair jigs and jig and plastic combos. Look to use darker colors with the clear
water.
Reminder – The Walleye limit on the open waters of Green Bay is 1 fish over 15” (Until Sat May 3 rd ) and
Perch fishing is currently closed (until May 20 th )
Yah, only at Smokeys!!!
Capt. Robert Claus
FinFanatic Charters
920-360-2904
finfanaticcahrters@yahoo.com
www.finfanatic.net
