WEEKLY SPORT FISHING REPORT FOR 6 - 5 - 2018

Manitowoc Co.

• Manitowoc Ramp – As the week progressed the number of fish being caught increased. Chinooks are being caught around 100-150 feet of water on dodger flies. Green and blue flies have been producing the chinooks as well as orange spoons on downriggers. Cohos have been far and few in-between, with chinooks dominating the catches as well as lake trout.
• Manitowoc Harbor & Piers – The number of anglers fishing the piers have still been low, however they are starting to increase. No fish have been caught from the pier recently though. Northern pike are still being caught in the harbor by the marina using spinners. An occasional musky was caught as well. Anglers targeting smallmouth bass have not had much success in the harbor yet.
• Two Rivers Ramp – The chinook action has picked up with multiple fish being caught over 25 pounds this week. It seems most of the fish are being caught between 120-150 feet. Fish are being caught on both downriggers and dipseys, with the target area of 50 feet down. It seems like most boats are headed south of town. Lake Trout are still being caught at a decent pace, even with lake trout being caught on high lines.
• Two Rivers Harbor & Piers –Carp fest took place last weekend and it brought anglers in from around the country. A 29-pound carp was caught and was on top of the leader board. Other than carp fest, the angler efforts were low with little results to show.

Kewaunee Co.

• Kewaunee Ramp – Monday morning the surface water temperature was 50-52F and the deep water was 48F. Afternoon water temperatures would increase to 60F. Early in the week a couple folks came back with lake trout and stated at 100 ft the temperature read 38F.
• Kewaunee Shore & Piers – Some folks were casting for salmon with no success. Anglers are hoping the fishing will pick up in the next couple of weeks.
• Algoma Ramp – A few parties came back with chinook and lake trout. Fishing pressure was limited.
• Algoma Shoreline and Pier – The wind would pick up in the evenings with a chill. Weather was mostly sunny and cool. The first few crappie fishermen are starting to show up.

Door County (Lake Michigan Shore)

• Still no fishing out of Gills Rock. Anglers in Rowleys Bay are still doing well bass fishing in the Mink River and surrounding areas depending on wind direction and current from Lake Michigan. Fishing pressure was lower with the weather this weekend. No word on any salmon or trout out of Baileys Harbor.

Door County (Green Bay Shore)

• The warm weather last weekend had the male smallmouth up in the shallows and making beds but the cold front that hit mid-week cooled the water and caused those fish to move back out. Water temps are ranging greatly from the high 40’s to low 60’s. A few bedded bass can still be seen in warm sheltered bays but most bass have been found cruising 6-12 FOW adjacent to their bedding locations. Some nice fish have been caught but the primary catch is still 1-4lb male bass. Fishing pressure was fairly light this weekend with the wind and rain but some anglers still did well catching 30+ fish per trip casting jerk baits and small plastics. Angler effort has been centered around Egg Harbor, Peninsula State Park and Ephraim. Fishing pressure from shore was also light over the weekend but anglers in Ephraim were still catching fish. No word on walleye or perch action.

Green Bay Fishing Report: June 4, 2018

Brown County

• Duck Creek – There was a blend of bow fishermen and hook and line anglers out over the past week out on Duck Creek. Bow fishermen had 15-25 common carp in their buckets for a few hours out on the water. No hook and line anglers were interviewed but could be seen visually out in their boats.
• Suamico – Most anglers were out targeting walleye with all boats netting a few for half a day on the water. earlier on in the week warmer weather improved catch rates but as the week progressed both the temperature and catch dropped. Harvest ranged greatly with many boats at the beginning of the week catching limits. While out for walleyes anglers also caught plenty of freshwater drum and the sporadic northern pike. The lot was near full throughout the entire week.

Oconto County

• Geano’s Beach – Anglers saw consistent success at the start of the week with many walleyes being harvested as well as the occasional perch. Similar with the rest of the bay success dwindled as the cold front moved in. Throughout the week anglers also caught freshwater drum and northern pike. The parking lot averaged less than a dozen trailers in it over the past week.
• Pensaukee River Ramp – Fishing pressure was lower this week. Anglers were reporting success catching northern pike, perch, and walleye. Walleye were being caught at depths between 12 and 18ft deep.
• Oconto River – Fishing pressure was lower overall this past week. The water temperatures for the Oconto river ranged from 67 – 78°F over the weekend.
• Oconto Breakwater and Harbor – Anglers on the pier were having some success catching northern pike, perch, and smallmouth bass this week. Anglers using the boat launch were reporting success catching channel catfish, northern pike, perch, smallmouth bass, and walleye.
• Oconto Park II - Fishing pressure has remained good at the Oconto Park II area this week. Anglers were reporting success catching some northern pike, perch, smallmouth bass, and walleye over the weekend.
• Stiles Dam and Iron Bridge Area - Fishing pressure has decreased this week. Anglers were reporting success catching crappie, northern pike, and smallmouth bass. Fishing pressure was overall relatively low over this week.

Marinette County – Menomonee River

• Fewer anglers were out on the Menominee river this past week in part due to the cooler air temperatures and high wind, however some anglers were still having successful trips. The water temperatures on the Menominee ranged from 70 – 72°F over this past week.
• Boom Landing Ramp – Fishing pressure was lower throughout this past week. Some anglers were having success catching crappie, northern pike, rock bass, and smallmouth bass.
• Mystery Ship Ramp – Fishing pressure was lower over the past week. Anglers were having some success catching catfish, northern pike, and walleye. A couple anglers reported catching a muskellunge this week.
• Ann Arbor Ramp – Fewer anglers were out over the past week. Anglers were having success catching northern pike, smallmouth bass and walleye.
• Stephenson Island – Fishing pressure remained low this week.
• Menekaunee Harbor – Anglers reported having success catching northern pike and walleye this week.
• Red Arrow Park – Very low fishing pressure was observed at Red Arrow Park this week.

Menomonee County – Peshtigo River

• Fishing pressure on the Peshtigo river was lower over the past week. The water temperatures ranged from 70 – 75°F over the weekend.
• Peshtigo Dam – Fishing pressure is low along at the Peshtigo dam area. Anglers were catching some suckers and smallmouth bass this week.
• Peshtigo Municipal Garage Ramp – Fishing pressure has low this week. Anglers were having success catching northern pike and smallmouth bass.
• Peshtigo River Mouth (at the end of Harbor Rd in Peshtigo Harbor Wildlife area) – lower fishing pressure was observed at the Peshtigo river mouth ramp over the last week. Anglers were having success catching northern pike, smallmouth bass, and walleye this week. A few anglers were targeting muskellunge this week. A couple anglers did report catching a muskellunge this week at the mouth of the Peshtigo River.
• Klingsborn’s Ramp (5 mi down CTY RD BB outside Peshtigo) – Fishing pressure remained steady over the past week. Anglers were having success catching northern pike and walleye this week.

Green Bay/Fox River

• Metro Boat Launch – Earlier on in the week walleye anglers were taking advantage of consistent catches and bringing back near limits worth of fish. Harvested fish were from 15-20 inches. As the week progressed and the temperature dropped fish became less active and catch rates diminished. Few fish were harvested by Saturday. A couple musky anglers were also out on the water over the past week but no one was able to net a fish. While either on a boat or from shore anglers caught plenty of freshwater drum. The occasional northern pike, catfish, and white bass were also caught. The lot was about a quarter to half full throughout the week and near full over the weekend.
• Fox Point – There were 5-10 trailers in the lot over the past week. Only a few musky anglers were interviewed and no fish were caught.
• Brown County Fairgrounds – There were 5-7 trailers in the parking lot. No angler interviews were taken.
• Voyager Park – Most anglers fishing at voyager were out for a good time and a few fish to bend their poles. Freshwater drum, white bass, smallmouth bass, and the occasional perch were caught.

Green Bay East Shore

• Brown County - Bayshore: Most boaters are harvesting their limit of walleyes or close to it, with most groups of anglers (2-3 people) catching around 20 walleyes total from sunrise to 1:00pm. Unlike last week many anglers are reporting that fish being caught have been oversized for harvesting but those that are being harvested are mid-teens to low twenties. Most fish were caught using flicker shad/minnow. Shore anglers were catching very few fish but did catch a few northern pike.
• Door County – Chaudior’s Dock: There were less than a dozen trailers in the lot. Few interviews were taken but those that were interviewed were after walleyes and harvested only a few. Anglers stated that fishing at night resulted in much higher numbers of walleyes being caught.

Sturgeon Bay

• Little Sturgeon - Bass fishing has been increasingly getting better with many anglers catching in the upwards of 20 bass. Most anglers said they hit best in the early morning and quit biting shortly after 10am. A few walleye and muskellunge boaters were out but all were unsuccessful. The lot was full this weekend due to the long weekend and hot weather resulting in very few parking spots left even in overflow parking. Those that were fishing from the pier reported a variety of fish being caught.
• Sawyer Harbor – Similar to Little Sturgeon the bass bite has been getting better but fewer fish were caught. Many anglers had stated that they had seen plenty in the shallows but were uninterested in biting. Those that were successful in catching some bass were using tubes to get them to hit. No interviews were taken of walleye anglers. Those that were shore fishing were unsuccessful.
• Sturgeon Bay City Shore - Early in the week saw folks casting for northern pike and walleye with no success. Wind picked up mid-week with good visibility in most places.
• Sturgeon Bay Ramp - The Sawyer Ramp was heavily crowded for Memorial Day weekend with water temperatures reaching up to 70F near the shore. This cooled down to 60F with anglers coming back with large walleye. Good luck was had using live minnows.
• Bay View Park- Most folks were out in the evening casting with no luck
• Sturgeon Bay Piers- Very little fishing pressure was had at the pier. Schools of minnows and carp could be spotted due to good visibility. Heavy winds late week prevented anglers from going out.
• Stone Quarry Ramp- Early in the week water was reported at 64F-66F with consistent winds throughout. The water cleared out by Tuesday reading 58F-60F with anglers catching hordes of smallies being caught throughout the day.
• Stone Quarry Shore- Evening winds and very few bites for smallies were had for those casting from shore. Over the weekend the waves were choppy.