Wisconsin Fishing Reports & Outdoor Report for July 26, 2018

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Most of the state has received some much-needed rain over the last week, but conditions continue to be dry and some trees in the north are even beginning to show a hint of color from the stress. The rain did bring fire danger levels back down to low across the state, but those conditions can change quickly if weather remains dry.Raspberries are ripe for picking in the Northwoods.Photo credit: DNRThe mild and sunny days have continued to be great for canoeing and kayaking and water levels are comfortably high in many areas making paddling enjoyable. Fishermen are taking advantage of these beautiful summer days as well and are catching smallmouth bass and walleye on inland lakes and rivers. However, the weather did not cooperate with anglers last weekend with high winds and rain making it difficult for folks to have a lot of success. Anglers were catching some rock bass, catfish, northern pike, smallmouth bass and walleye on the Menominee and Peshtigo rivers. Fishing pressure increased at Oconto this week with anglers reporting success catching some perch, smallmouth bass, and walleye over the weekend.

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