Action in Vilas
Gonzo's Schnoz
Posted 4/21/2013 10:54 PM (#636608)
Subject: Action in Vilas


Any good action lakes in the boulder Junction area?
Brett Carroll
Posted 4/22/2013 8:33 AM (#636637 - in reply to #636608)
Subject: Re: Action in Vilas




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Location: Northern Illinois
Wildcat is a great option.
sworrall
Posted 4/22/2013 9:31 AM (#636650 - in reply to #636608)
Subject: Re: Action in Vilas





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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
There's a large number of smaller lakes in the region. On the way through check our Rollie and Helens, they will also be able to put you on the correct water.
Billy Dancer
Posted 4/22/2013 2:11 PM (#636719 - in reply to #636608)
Subject: RE: Action in Vilas




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Is wildcat good for fishing in the day? Alot of jet skis or skiers?
Are there any lakes in villas with action as good as 2-3 fish a day? Even if they are 26" snakes? Im sick of bustin my hump for 1 fish a week at 35" on my pressured lake.
Musky Brian
Posted 4/22/2013 2:16 PM (#636723 - in reply to #636719)
Subject: RE: Action in Vilas





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Location: Lake Country, Wisconsin
Billy Dancer - 4/22/2013 2:11 PM

Is wildcat good for fishing in the day? Alot of jet skis or skiers?
Are there any lakes in villas with action as good as 2-3 fish a day? Even if they are 26" snakes? Im sick of bustin my hump for 1 fish a week at 35" on my pressured lake.


Wildcat is probably what you are looking for, but there will be days there when they are not jumping in the boat, 2-3 fish a day is possible but not a guarantee. There won't be a lot of jet skiers or rec. activity.

Try taking a look at the DNR website and find the list of musky lakes by county. Some of the lakes that are designated as "Class A2" lakes will be your best bet for numbers.
vegas492
Posted 4/23/2013 11:14 AM (#636957 - in reply to #636608)
Subject: Re: Action in Vilas




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Palmer is close by. That is a nice numbers lake.
High and Fishtrap are worth casts too.
jonnysled
Posted 4/23/2013 11:17 AM (#636959 - in reply to #636957)
Subject: Re: Action in Vilas





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Location: minocqua, wi.
2-3 fish per day is possible in a lot of lakes, first have to define what represents "a day" and how you approach the lake and fish it.
Gander Mt Guide
Posted 4/24/2013 12:42 PM (#637206 - in reply to #636719)
Subject: RE: Action in Vilas





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Location: Waukesha & Land O Lakes, WI
Billy Dancer - 4/22/2013 2:11 PM

Is wildcat good for fishing in the day? Alot of jet skis or skiers?
Are there any lakes in villas with action as good as 2-3 fish a day? Even if they are 26" snakes? Im sick of bustin my hump for 1 fish a week at 35" on my pressured lake.


I've had 4-5 fish days on Wild Cat and even better on Palmer/Tenderfoot. Thing I found is that if the fish are active on lakes like Wild Cat, they're going to be active on Palmer, High, Fishtrap and Tenderfoot.

If it were me fishing for one solid day, I'd fish a small chain like Palmer or High. The lake systems are big enough that you'll see plenty of water, structure and you can try a variety of techniques over a bunch of different structure.

Wild Cat is easily fishable in a 1/2 day.
sirspeed
Posted 5/18/2013 1:34 PM (#642012 - in reply to #636608)
Subject: RE: Action in Vilas




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wildcat is a lake that has numbers and smaller fish on avg however it wouldent be my first choice in the area for lakes.