Minocqua area fishing report 12.28.09 Ice is no where near what we would like, but we will have to take what we can get. Most lakes averaging 6-8" with a few reports of thicker ice on bays of flowages and a few lakes. Caution still advised as ice under snow drifts as little as 2 inches. With rain Christmas day and weight of snow prior, slush has become a probalem. Saturday was the worst, things improved a little Sunday.
Walleye: Fair. Some big fish being caught by nocturnal anglers on large shiners. Several fish of 26-28" reported with a 29", 11#4oz beast (I weighed it myself) tops. Dusk till 6pm, then another bite at 10-11pm. Walleyes still moving up to 6-12' weeds.
Northern: Fair. Action slowed from fast start, probably should be rated higher than walleye, but no impressive fish reported this week.
Bluegills: Fair. Moussees, waxies in 5-8' weeds. Fish the back end of bays as it seems gills haven't been pushed out due to lack of ice production.
Perch: Fair. Anglers finding lots of small fish in weeds on grubs. For larger perch (8-10") fish a medium fathead under a small float. A few anglers probing deeper edges with spotty success.
Crappies: Poor. Few reports.
Nice temps in the 20s making it nice to fish, unfortunately slush making it tough to move. Wear knee boots and use caution blazing new trails.
Kurt Justice
Kurt's Island Sport Shop
www.kurtsislandsports.com
