Lake Nebagamon Fishing Reports

[Jarrid Houston]

I have not been to nebaggie yet, so not sure, I would use caution.  That lake is sketchy for first ice...

[JAR JAR]

As of 12\24 Lake Nebagamon was over half open, no ice by the beach or boat landing

[Jarrid Houston]

Ieee ya iiiiii, here comes the ice tourney season on our local waters.  Crossing my fingers that the slaying that is about to commence is not bad.  Wish these lakes were better protected with suitable slots and limits. 

[Borghy]

Hey Jarrid,

Any advice on fishing LN?  I've fished it as a kid in the summer but I have never been ice fishing on the lake. Any suggestions on colors or lures?  I have 40 year old advice from my dad but that's about it. Going up at the end of this month.

[Jarrid Houston]

Hi,

This lake is a harder lake to target fish as oppose to the open water season.  Nontheless, you can catch fish.  Fishing in edge of drop offs always is best for us.  Using soft plastics with tiny jigging raps or small small spoons.  This lake does have very big pan fish if you can find em, but join the movement and make sure to selectively harvest em.  We need them good genes in these waters to continue to produce great fishing opportunites.  Good luck mister

[ice-fishin]

How long has the lake been open?

 

[I fish, therefore I lie]

Not yet.

[ice-fishin]

Still?

[I fish, therefore I lie]

Ya. fur shure

[Jarrid Houston]

The lake is open now, but during my drive I noticed the dock was not in and in fact blocking the access.  so...  Pretty sure the ice went out on the 14th or 15th..  Spring time fish were biting good in the Hayward area.  We caught over 60 decent crappies and a couple of accidental game fish.  We released all of the fish we caught because we want to keep the spawn cycle good this year.  Hopefully others follow suit or at least selectively harvest on not stack freezers.  Good luck, JH

[ice-fishin]

A little off topic here, but does anyone know what's up with the Waterfront.  Last I heard, Lindsey lost it, or gave it up to John Graves.  Is he reopening it and running it?  He's done such a fine job endearing himself to the town.  

Great spot.  If someone could run it well and connect with the community, it could be a gold mine.

[aschir01]

I'll be visiting for a week in early July and am looking for advice on catching smallmouth bass at that time of year. Thanks in advance for the help and PMs are very welcome.

[ice-fishin]

On April 28, 2016 at 3:03 PM, aschir01 said:

I'll be visiting for a week in early July and am looking for advice on catching smallmouth bass at that time of year. Thanks in advance for the help and PMs are very welcome.

 

On April 28, 2016 at 3:03 PM, aschir01 said:

I'll be visiting for a week in early July and am looking for advice on catching smallmouth bass at that time of year. Thanks in advance for the help and PMs are very welcome.

My favorite is to cast into shore with plastics just before sunrise.  You will have the lake to yourself and have a chance for some bigger than average fish.   

[aschir01]

I-F, thanks for the info - that's going to be quite early but hopefully worth it...

[Jarrid Houston]

You can catch em all day, but some days the traffic on the lake can get bad, so yes morning hours are best.  I like casting x raps #10, or northland tackle impulse paddle (great bait).  Smallies on Nebags can be great fun!  Good luck, and if you have trouble feel free to give me a call and I can help ya out.  Number below.

Tight Lines,
JH

[ice-fishin]

Smallies are blighting this weekend!

[ice-fishin]

Hot bite on Monday.  A dozen smallies plus a 24 inch walleye, between 12 and 2.

Biggest bass was 17 inches.  Very nice. 

[ice-fishin]

Just a ton of bass this year. Smoked them last night again.  In 25 years of fishing this lake, I've never seen this quality SMB fishing.  

[ice-fishin]

Best fish was a 14 incher. Caught it on an ultralight with 5 pound test.  Broke water 3 times. Tail walker. 

[ice-fishin]

SMB fishing still remains outstanding. Some of my best walleye fishing too.  Not getting limits of walleyes, but some nice ones.  Lots of SMB limits. 

[ice-fishin]

How's the ice this winter?

[ice-fishin]

Is there still a tournament the last weekend in Feb on Nebagamon?  Is the Waterfront still open?

[Jarrid Houston]

Waterfront is now called dockside and they are open.  Not sure about tournaments, we don't participate in them because, not fans of what they can do to fish populations.  All these lakes in the area have far to many tournaments which contribute to hurtful results. 

[ice-fishin]

Heading up to LN for a long weekend next weekend.  Would love to get into some spring crappies.  Any tips on spots?  PM me if you prefer. 

Edited May 13, 2017 by ice-fishin

[ice-fishin]

Sitting on the dock this morning. Six smallies so far.