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Location: Tomah, WI | I posted this on another sight and got a few ideas, but could use a few more. My group is not able to make our annual trip to Canada this year but would like to take a shorter jaunt to somewhere in nortern Wisconsin or Minnesota. Preferably within 4 to 5 hours from Tomah WI. (West central part of the state). Any suggestions? I fish the big Chip a lot and love it, but the group would like to see some better numbers. I guess as a whole we would be willing to sacrifice some huge fish potential to see some more fish. (although numbers and size both would be optimal). I really appreciate any suggestions.
Thanks
Poke |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | I live in the Rhinelander area and can vouch for the great Muskie fishing available here. There are literally dozens of lakes and rivers withn an hour's drive that support numbers, size, and great atmosphere. If you centered out of Rhinelander, you could stay on Lake George or another small lake in the area and be on Pelican in 15 minutes, Boom in 5 minutes, Crescent in 5 minutes, and in Boulder Junction in 50. Minoqua and all the great fishing there is 40 minutes away, and Eagle River 35. To the south are Bass, Enterprise, Mocccasin, the some of the best Muskie angling in the entire Wisconsin River system, and many more good lakes all within less than 30 minutes drive to no more than an hour. Most days it isn't necessary to move around all that much, but it is fun. There is no 'better' time of the year for muskies here. The lakes are for the most part uncrowded, too. No worries about big winds, because the lakes at hand are so diverse. Adventurous anglers would also set a day aside to take a smaller boat and float the Pelican River. The Moen Chain is a must to try if you're here, too. Don't forget Thompson, either. There are lots of comfortable resorts in the area, too. The Chamber of Commerce can help you there. |
| Poke,
The Four Seasons on Lake Namakagon (almost 5,000 acres) was really nice- http://www.4seasonsresort.net/ and the lake sports class A musky fishing as well as excellent multi-species (bass, walleye, etc) and has some of the best dining in the area (Lakewoods, Garmisch, etc).
And we stay at Ghost Lake Lodge- http://www.ghostlakelodge.com/ (next door to Teal/LLL, Chippewa River, etc) which is small, rustic and cozy, and Bill & Maria are good hosts. The lake is small (380 acres) and relatively easy to figure out. Can give up good numbers and the occassional beauty. It also has great bass fishing and walleye guys have pulled out fish to 31" that I know of.
Both lakes are stained with Ghost being real dark. If you've been fishing the Chip, both of these places will be similar to fish but possibly more action. |
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Location: Tomahawk, Wisconsin | Steve is right on the money with his thoughts, we live in a very diverse hub for fishing greenfish here in the Rhinelander area, lakes big and small, rivers, all within a short driving distance. God I am glad I live here!!!!! Dave J |
