Chequamegon Bay Fishing Reports

[Fisher_Johnson]

I got out for some trolling in the bay last night. Ended up going 3 for 4 on browns. Fire tiger shad rap was the hot bait. Rainbow trout bomber caught the big fish. We landed two 20" fish and a 26". Lost another in the 26" range at the boat. All fish came on planerboard lines. Speed was around 2.3 mph. Surface temps were 70-72º.

[outdoor ran]

FJ, thanks for the report and welcome to the forum.

[Fisher_Johnson]

Thanks for the welcome.

[Fisher_Johnson]

Got out again last night. I tried the same spot but only managed one 25" northern on the rainbow trout bomber. It was a nice evening to be out.

[Jim Hudson]

Matt

Glad to see you here.. And nice browns too boot!!

[tunrevir]

Jim, seems like the world is shrinking. My brother-in-law fishes up your way quite often and he said he has spoke with you on a few occassions. Mike Lodes ring a bell? Just curious. He had some good things to say about you and I was thinking about booking a trip out on the ice this winter. Just thought I'd name drop and see if you knew him.

Tunrevir~

[Jim Hudson]

Yup, talk to Mike quite a bit and see him all the time when he is up in my neck of the woods. Small world!!

For the ice bit, give me a call or shoot me an e-mail. Am sure we can get you onto a few fish..

[tunrevir]

Thanks, Jim I'll look you up later this year.

Tunrevir~

[Fisher_Johnson]

Hey Jim, haven't talked in to you in a while. We need to get out again.

[dave12341234]

Does anyone know if Cheq. bay is open at all? how bout the shoreline, is that open?

[Smelthappy]

I have been watching this web cam in Ashland.

Hope this helps you out some.

http://www.nsbashland.com/bay_cam.html

I live by Mpls/St. Paul. Sitting here watching the ice melt daily. Waiting for the smelt run so I can head on up there.

[Jim Hudson]

Sorry, been a bit busy here.. But, the bay it totally clear of ice.. Landings are open, and folks are smelting. Getting a few here and there right now, but with the weather on hand.. I would say, this weekend will be good.

[superiorfishguy]

any one getting any walleyes yet or trying??

[bucketmouth64]

Any reports on smallie/walleyes? Planning trip on 9/12. Any accomodation recommendations would be appreciated.

[huntersdad]

No new info