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newmuskie

Posted 9/23/2005 3:34 PM (#160550)
Subject: Big Muskies in Southern WI?

Posts: 24

I know there's lots of good fish in the Madison lakes, but where do you think I should fish if I want a fish over 50" this fall?

esoxaddict

Posted 9/23/2005 3:46 PM (#160552 - in reply to #160550)
Subject: RE: Big Muskies in Southern WI?

Posts: 8866

Well, I doubt you'll find a 50 on the Madison chain, but Pewaukee is cranking out 50" + fish on a regular basis. Okauchee is as well. There are actually a few 50's coming out of the Fox Chain in IL, too, but they're REALLY skinny.

'course a skinny 50 is better than none at all...

Mike Kanaval

Posted 9/23/2005 3:58 PM (#160555 - in reply to #160550)
Subject: RE: Big Muskies in Southern WI?

Wisconsin River....

sworrall

Posted 9/25/2005 10:50 PM (#160668 - in reply to #160555)
Subject: RE: Big Muskies in Southern WI?

Posts: 32958

Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin

Get in touch with Mike's Extreme Guide service or Steve Van Lieshout on the board here. They are as good as they come on Pewaukee. Hire them for a day, it'll pay off in the long run.

Beaver

Posted 9/26/2005 7:01 AM (#160678 - in reply to #160550)
Subject: RE: Big Muskies in Southern WI?

Posts: 4266

I saw pictures of a few 4 footers that a friend caught on Rapalas this spring fishing for walleyes below a dam on the Wisconsin River. I never bothered to check it out during the summer, but perhaps this fall.
I know there are guys fishing the river, but you never see any reports.
That makes me even more curious.

ESOX Maniac

Posted 9/26/2005 7:24 AM (#160681 - in reply to #160678)
Subject: RE: Big Muskies in Southern WI?

Posts: 2754

Location: Mauston, Wisconsin

Sssssssssssssssssh!

Al

C.Painter

Posted 9/26/2005 7:57 AM (#160683 - in reply to #160550)
Subject: RE: Big Muskies in Southern WI?

Posts: 1245

Location: Madtown, WI

Yeah...stay away from the Madison Chain for a 50...

Honestly, this fishery is JUST now maturing to where big fish are showing up on a more consistant basis. Lot of 48's seen, few caught. I personally have seen a 52 incher and I know of a few 50 inchers caught. I for one am in search for one this fall. BUT, I would give pewaukee or ochauchee (spell?) for the best shot at landing one. Mike has foundled his share of Pewaukee 50's and knows how to put them in the boat....well worth the money.

Cory

newmuskie

Posted 9/26/2005 8:19 AM (#160684 - in reply to #160683)
Subject: RE: Big Muskies in Southern WI?

Posts: 24

Thanks guys. The river sounds interesting.

Gander Mt Guide

Posted 9/26/2005 8:23 AM (#160685 - in reply to #160550)
Subject: RE: Big Muskies in Southern WI?

Posts: 2515

Location: Waukesha & Land O Lakes, WI

Personally, I love Pewaukee because it's fairly simple to fish, but I'd hit Okauchee. It too has put out some true monsters this season, including the WMT 50" pool winner at 51.25"

Dan Johnson's Fishing Fever has good info and suckers.

C_Nelson

Posted 9/26/2005 12:49 PM (#160732 - in reply to #160550)
Subject: RE: Big Muskies in Southern WI?

Posts: 578

Location: Sheboygan Falls, WI

Check out Dennis Radloff with Sterling Guide Service. His number is 262-560-1309. He is a great guy and catches big fish. He put a 53"+ in the boat on camera with John Gillespi this year. Visit his web site at www.sterlingmusky.com.

You WILL learn a ton from him. Not sure if he has any openings left for this year as he books up pretty well for the entire season.

Chuck

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