
Current Fishing Reports
Current Fishing Reports
Current information about fishing conditions on major Driftless Area streams. For the latest information, give us a call in the shop at (608) 637-8779 during regular business hours or shoot us an email.
Current information about fishing conditions on major Driftless Area streams. For the latest information, give us a call in the shop at (608) 637-8779 during regular business hours or shoot us an email.
Driftless Area - March 9th, 2010
- Recorded:
- 43 ° F
- Fishing: Good
Winter fishing remains good, and continues to get better as this low weather system settles into the area. Midges and winter stones are still hatching well with fish rising everyday. Sub surface scuds and larger profile nymphs are catching fish.
There is a prediction of some showers this afternoon, but not a lot of accumulation.
We are seeing light rain and showers for the rest of the week which will stain the waters up durinng the latter part of the week. We will keep you posted, but the good news is that there is not supposed to be anything heavy so there is a lesser chance of unfishable water.
The warmer night time temperatures are also putting more cold water into the creeks as melting continues slowly through the night.
There is a prediction of some showers this afternoon, but not a lot of accumulation.
We are seeing light rain and showers for the rest of the week which will stain the waters up durinng the latter part of the week. We will keep you posted, but the good news is that there is not supposed to be anything heavy so there is a lesser chance of unfishable water.
The warmer night time temperatures are also putting more cold water into the creeks as melting continues slowly through the night.
Driftless Area - March 8th, 2010
- Recorded:
- 48 ° F
- Fishing: Good
Great opening weekend. The fishing is best between 10 and 3 as water temperatures rise. Midges hatching, although the damp weather has fewer fish rising. Larger flies seem to be the key to getting fish subsurface. Water is clear today.
It is supposed to start raining tonight. This will start to put a stain on the water.
It is supposed to start raining tonight. This will start to put a stain on the water.
Driftless Area - March 7th, 2010
- Recorded:
- 45 ° F
- Fishing: Good
Good, but remember it is winter fishing good. Fish are feeding well, but they are still lethargic and it might feel like work, but you will have a shot at fish!
Slight drizzle and mist this morning, nothing that will blow the streams out, but will melt some snow a bit quicker than the past few days. This means larger streams will stay colder as snowmelt seeps into them. Push your fishing time back a bit, or hit a smaller more temperature stable stream to find willing fish.
The midge hatch will be a bit more sparse today with the weather change, so sub surface flies will be key. Scuds, thick and busy bodied nymphs, and midge larvae are catching fish. Leeches have also landed some very nice fish on the first day of season.
Slight drizzle and mist this morning, nothing that will blow the streams out, but will melt some snow a bit quicker than the past few days. This means larger streams will stay colder as snowmelt seeps into them. Push your fishing time back a bit, or hit a smaller more temperature stable stream to find willing fish.
The midge hatch will be a bit more sparse today with the weather change, so sub surface flies will be key. Scuds, thick and busy bodied nymphs, and midge larvae are catching fish. Leeches have also landed some very nice fish on the first day of season.
Driftless Area - March 6th, 2010
- Recorded:
- 45 ° F
- Fishing: Good
Great winter fishing conditions. The water is still clear, the sun will be shining all day, and bugs will start getting active around 11:00 today. Look for rising fish between 11 and 3 to winter stoneflies and midges.
Fish sub surface with bottom rolling patterns and slowly pulled leeches. Most fish will be at the bottom of pools in the morning and evening, sliding up into the flats below riffles to feed in the afternoon.
Fish sub surface with bottom rolling patterns and slowly pulled leeches. Most fish will be at the bottom of pools in the morning and evening, sliding up into the flats below riffles to feed in the afternoon.
Driftless Area - March 5th, 2010
- Recorded:
- 42 ° F
- Fishing: Good
A great deep freeze last night, another sunny and slow melting day today. Streams are still clear and flowing very well. Water temperatures are hitting 40 degrees around 2:30 in the afternoon and bugs are starting to hatch (midges, winter stones, and even some olives) around 11.
Conditions look great for the weekend with highs in the low 40s and sun on Saturday turning to clouds and a slight chance of wintry mix Sunday afternoon.
Remember to use caution parking on Saturday as there is still some snow on the sides of roads.
Conditions look great for the weekend with highs in the low 40s and sun on Saturday turning to clouds and a slight chance of wintry mix Sunday afternoon.
Remember to use caution parking on Saturday as there is still some snow on the sides of roads.
Driftless Area - March 4th, 2010
- Recorded:
- 43 ° F
- Fishing: Good
Warm and sunny again today, with a good low of 18 overnight. Streams are still running clear, with the heavily grazed ones showing a bit of stain. Looking good for the weekend!
Water temps are at 40 in the afternoon area wide and bugs (midges stones, olives) are hatching enough to get a handful of rising fish. Most fish are rising in the flats below riffles so approach with stealth this weekend.
Water temps are at 40 in the afternoon area wide and bugs (midges stones, olives) are hatching enough to get a handful of rising fish. Most fish are rising in the flats below riffles so approach with stealth this weekend.