Scott M Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Thanks Cooter. I may try emailing WI DNR to see if they have some netting info, but I will come prepared to fish for whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Kuhn Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 The WI DNR is really good about responding to emails. I believe both brands of electronic chips have Wissota on them. There's also some decent fishing for channel cats if the eyes are cooperating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott M Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 Are the channels stocked or natural? I hadn't heard about Wissota's channels before, that's tempting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooter Posted July 15, 2010 Author Share Posted July 15, 2010 Don't think they have done any netting surveys in a couple years. Currently there is no biologist in the area. The channels are natural and I've caught them up to 16lbs and know of several pushing 20. The rod and gun club had a cat tourney last weekend, I can try to get results for you. Most of the channels I've caught came while either fishing for eyes or flatheads - I haven't actually gone out specifically for channels but as I mentioned earlier usually about this time of year some guys just pound them and lots get caught by guys fishing eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooter Posted July 15, 2010 Author Share Posted July 15, 2010 The WI DNR web has an ok map of Wissota. Its actually 4 maps: Wissota, Little Wissota, Yellow R, and Chippewa R portions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott M Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Whatchu doin August 7 and 8 Cooter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooter Posted July 26, 2010 Author Share Posted July 26, 2010 Pretty sure nothing is booked that weekend. Maybe some fishing on Wissota with da chise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott M Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 I'll send you a PM in the next couple days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskieboy46 Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Eater eyes shouldn't be a problem, the lake is full of them. Hey cooter, where would be a good place to try for some eyes? I have only fished little wissota for muskie to date so i'm only familiar with that area so far but would be willing to try wherever on the lake. What tactics seem to work well?I can be reached at muskieboy46 at msn.com if you would prefer.Thanks,Trevorp.s. did you guys have any luck when you went out for ski's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntNfish_wiNmn Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 Hey cooter, just wondering if you've been out on the ice at all or heard anything? Me and a few friends are going to try little wissota sunday morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooter Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 Fished for 'eyes near the state park Sat afternoon til dark - 5 guys, one under slot, one in. Pretty slow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanman Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 wissota water temp anyone?any musky info? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooter Posted July 10, 2011 Author Share Posted July 10, 2011 86 surface temps Wed.Muskies have been slow out there for whatever reason, no reports on eyes or panfish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooter Posted January 11, 2012 Author Share Posted January 11, 2012 No reports on panfish but guys are getting walleyes early and late in the day. Good mix of eaters under the slot plus some in and over to let go. Probably won't catch a ton but enough to have fun and a fish dinner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmitty3 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Any reports? I'm gonna give it a try tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooter Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 Any luck Schmitty? Noticed last Wed she's getting some color, which will probably get bad with the heat wave. Muskies have been biting ok, at least so far more consistently than last year.Cats should be going good out there now. Weeds for the 2nd year in a row are not as nice and abundant as in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longbeard68 Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Cooter,Will be camping with the family at Lake Wissota State Park tomorrow thru Sunday. Have a 25 horse tiller. Am not a muskie guy but any suggestions on where to try for walleyes and pan fish? Methods to try. Local bait shop? Will let you know how we do. Thanks for your input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooter Posted July 5, 2012 Author Share Posted July 5, 2012 Sorry I missed it before you left - if by chance you like technology(smart phone):Good walleye fishing right out from the park, can troll just about anywhere from the yellow river bridge out to the main lake. There are weeds where the lake bends and meets the yellow river - shallow flat with a fairly distinct drop. Other weeds near shore throughout the area. Some cribs present also which would be worth trying for crappies.The yellow river bar at the mouth of the big lake is consistent, runs from about 2 feet to 7 before dropping. Fish the break and even up on it late/early.Also could try the back side of Pine Island which is just south of the bar. Should be able to contact fish on the edge or up in them depending on time of day/weather.The catfish usually bite well this time of year in the heat out there, people fish them right from the park.Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longbeard68 Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Cooter,Thanks for the tips. We were sitting at the "edge" restaurant and able to see your post as they had wi-fi. Unfortunately got the boat on the water only for a boat ride to the south island (to geocache and swim). THe weather when we got there ungodly hot! I would like to get back there to wet a line. Beautiful lake but it does have a lot of recreational boating traffic......a lot. Thanks again for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooter Posted January 3, 2013 Author Share Posted January 3, 2013 Mixed reports, crappies seem to be at or close to deep wintering areas - tip up fishing for eyes has run from ok to good. Eyes seem thus far to be a bit deeper than expected. Still a bit early to get a good feel, best bet is to get out and give it a try! Nice to be the guy to say, 'should have been here yesterday'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronTC05 Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Anyone have any reports from Lake Wissota or the river north of the lake? I will be in the area this weekend and doing some fishing. Just wondering what people are having success targeting lately and on what live bait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPN LIPS Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Any updated reports? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPN LIPS Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Current ice depth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooter Posted March 12, 2015 Author Share Posted March 12, 2015 I heard very little about wissota this year far as ice fishing goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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