Southern central Wisconsin’s Lake Wisconsin is one of the better waters in the Midwest for spring crappies in both size and numbers. I’ve never been to Minnesota’s famous Red Lake for crappies, but it ...

We are off and running for our guide season. This week has been excellent fishing with more ideal winter conditions. It's still not too cold, but cold enough to keep most of our favorite inland early ...

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Wiley whitebeard angler, Bob Rustowicz, shares some of his catch from a recent trip to Chautauqua Lake where the crappie have started their spring feeding ritual. Submitted photo One nice thing about ...

BRULE — Just one week to go. The ice should be out. Well, probably it will be out. You’ve got the boat ready, for the most part (don’t forget the life jackets). New line on the reels? Check. Now where ...

Chasing crappies is one of my favorite things to do. Crappie are abundant in lakes all over the country, aggressive biters, great sport on light tackle, and excellent table fare. From ice fishing to ...

The 2026 Wisconsin general inland fishing season for most game fish opens Saturday, May 2. What to know about licenses, ...

If slab-sized crappies are what you're after, then Columbia County's Lake Wisconsin is the place to be in April and May. Lake Wisconsin is a flowage that was formed when the Wisconsin River was dammed ...