Wisconsin Fishing Reports & Outdoor Report for January 12, 2017

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Recent snows across the northern half of the state and colder temperatures statewide have improved winter recreation conditions in many areas. Snowmobile trails are now open or partially open in roughly the northern half of the state on the Wisconsin Department of Tourism's Snow Conditions Report. Cross-country ski trails are also open in about the northern half of the state, with recent snowfalls of up to 10 inches creating some very good ski conditions.Cross-country ski trails are in good to excellent condition across the north, like these recently groomed trails at Governor Thompson State Park.Photo Credit: DNRCold temperatures have firmed up ice conditions statewide, but there are still some highly variable conditions, with reports of vehicles going through the ice in the last week. There have been reports of some walleyes, crappies and northern pike caught on northern and southern lakes and anglers have been targeting panfish on many waters.Temperatures were cold enough to provide good ice in most of Lake Winnebago, with reports of over a foot of ice. Ice fishermen have been catching some perch with white bass being caught at some of the deeper locations.

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