Roger's Outdoor Notes

DNR Outdoor Report for 8-19-16:  Well, the fall season is starting with some trees changing color and deer dropping or shedding their velvet now. I would also like to remind everyone to please watch the roadways when driving down them, as I’m seeing a lot of deer on the move, and it will be getting worst as the fall continues.  Some ducks are on the move, and as the cooler weather moves in, you will have a chance to see more of them at our marshes in the county.  The fawns still have fading spots on them but are nearing the size of some does.  Bear cubs are healthy, with glossy black fur and fat from berries. Fishing has slowed on Lake Michigan due to the strong southern winds and warm water temperatures. Water temperatures are being reported in the mid-70’s from the surface to down to 100 feet and this has made it extremely difficult to find the fish.  Anglers in Kewaunee and Manitowoc reported a drop in salmon, with a slight increase in smallmouth and rainbow trout catch.  On the Bay of Green Bay, fishing pressure has been very high due to the outstanding walleye fishing in the last month. Anglers were still reporting decent catches of walleyes but are finding it a little harder to catch them this week.