Walleye fishing on Green Bay during the last week was good, with seasonal bites starting to take place, as fish migrate to higher forage areas. This time of year, young of the year (YOY) perch, drum, white perch, goby, shiner and alewife are moving around shallow rock areas, creating a smorgasbord for walleyes and other species. To the south, anglers are finding a good bite around rock areas of University Bay, Vincent Point, Point Comfort, Bayshore, Little Tail, and Geanos reef. Trolled crankbaits, pitching jig/crawler, or working ripper minnows are all taking fish. Further north, anglers are still finding walleyes around Oconto Shoal, North-South reef, off Chaudoirs Dock and Young’s Reef. Trolled crankbaits and casted ripper minnows are best. Further north, in Door County waters, smallmouth bass and walleyes are active around Hat Island, Horseshoe Reef, Sister Bay, and Washington Island. Ned rigs and sucker minnows on a live bait rig are taking these fish, as they prepare to settle into their fall/winter patterns. Perch fishing has been excellent around Bayshore, with limit catches (15) common among anglers. Minnows, crawler pieces, and thunder bugs are best for perch. The musky bite remains inconsistent, with peak periods putting big fish on the feed, and other times not quite so active. Casting bucktails, rubber baits and trolling with body baits such as Tyrant Raz Shads, Czars and Big Guy lures are a good choice. If you go, as always please be safe, and take a kid fishing! Yah, only at Smokeys!!!
Capt Jerry Ruffolo
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