Wisconsin Fishing Reports & Outdoor Report for October 6, 2016

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Fall colors are now at or near peak across the Northwoods, with some very good colors reported on the Department of Tourism's Fall Color Report (exit DNR). Colors are about 50 percent through central Wisconsin and in the south, sumac and a few maples are starting to turn a fiery red and honey locusts, black walnut and ash are turning yellow. Peak fall color in the south is still two to three weeks out.Fall colors at the Brule River State ForestPhoto Credit: DNRWith variable weather and numerous hunting opportunities, fishing pressure has been relatively low on most Northwoods lakes. Musky anglers continue to account for most activity, with most now using live suckers, with good to excellent action and quite a few anglers having multiple fish days. Water levels remain high on the Lower Wisconsin State Riverway, nearly twice the average flow for this time of year. Walleye fishing is starting to slowly pick up on Lake Wisconsin. Fishing has been excellent below dams on the Rock River.

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