Wallys and jumbos

[WalleyeChaser]

Where is there a good lake for walleye or jumbo perch in wisconsin, within a reasonable distance of hudson? Talking maybe an hour or so drive. Maybe a little farther if there is a good all day bite. Came from madison area a few years ago and dad and i want to find some good jumbos!!

[littletroublemaker]

Typically a jumbo is 12" or better - Devils Lake ND. Going to be tough. They rarely exceed 12" around here. Typ. 8-9" with a million 5". You might want to research over by Menomonie. The lakes around here do not contain the right supplies of Gammarus. I have found them but they may have worms. I am not going to walk 1.5 miles for 10 again....

[Cooter]

River newb - To be honest, its gonna be real tough to find a consistent jumbo bite anywhere in western WI - as far as I know. I'd focus on finding a good walleye lake and take any perch caught as a bonus.

As mentioned earlier, you can try Menomin or Tainter near Menomonie, both are reservoirs on the Red Cedar River. Another place I know has true jumbos is Lake Altoona near Eau Claire. Again, they are in there, but don't expect to catch many jumbos with any consistency. Wish I had better news for ya

[ARNE]

Try Hatfield in New Richmond for perch there is no wallys there

[Cooter]

ARNE - Hows the fishing been on Wappo/Bear Trap the last couple years? Haven't been there in probably 10 years, but used to stay there for a week every year when younger.

[swalleyi]

I was on Red Ceder lake up in Barron county. Caught jumbo perch during the day and some nice walleyes at night. Had to go to a differt spot for walleyes. It was fun long drive though.Probably a hour and half from hudson.

[Cooter]

Hey River Newb - The bite is still going strong on Altoona. You can expect to catch 8 to 11 inchers each time out. Let me know if you want more info.

[ARNE]

Cooter Went out there once this year it was slow tried from 30' to 4'out from the landing on the south west end of wapo that was the first time i have been out there in a long time.