Wisconsin Fishing Reports & Outdoor Report for October 5, 2017

[Rick]

Temperatures and water levels are continuing to normalize as the fall continues, though rain is expected across much of the state this coming weekend. Fall colors are near peak across much of northern Wisconsin, while southern counties are just starting to show their fall colors on the Wisconsin Department of Tourism's Fall Color Report (exit DNR).Solid reports of waterfowl success came in from across the state this past week, with mentions of teal, widgeons, wood ducks, mallards and more. In general, there is still more than enough foliage to make grouse and woodcock hunting a challenge. Turkeys continue to be very active in feeding. There has also been reported success from the archery deer season, and cooler temperatures should help the upcoming youth deer hunt this weekend. Keep in mind that temperatures are only now starting to drop, so there may still be some bugs out with you in the woods this weekend. Anglers on the Menominee River were landing bluegill, crappie and smallmouth, with a slightly slower bite for smallies and pike off the lower Oconto River. Those fishing the Peshtigo are reporting smallmouth, pike, walleye and perch. During or electrofishing activities, fisheries crews observed the start of salmon and trout runs into the lower Menominee, Peshtigo and Oconto rivers. Pink salmon numbers will be peaking during the first half of this month.

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