Manitowoc Ramp – To start the week fishing was on the up with anglers starting to catch a few more chinooks than in the past. Fish were found in 60 to 120 feet of water with most anglers targeting the top 50 feet of the water column. Dipsy and slide divers using flasher flies seem to produce the most fish throughout the week. However, that did not last long as we got some crazy southeast to northeast winds over the weekend and prevented most anglers going out.
Manitowoc Shore, Piers, and Harbor – Fishing on the piers are still slow despite a larger presence of anglers. A few freshwater drum (sheepshead) were caught over the past week as well some carp. The fish were caught using spoons. Nobody was fishing inside the harbor this week.
Two Rivers Ramp – Fishing continues to remain hit and miss for anglers in the boats. On average three fish are coming in per boat with most of them being chinooks. The chinooks have been on the smaller size with a 20-pound fish thrown in periodically. Most anglers were targeting the top 50 feet of the water column anywhere from 50 to 140 feet of water. Flasher flies produced the most fish, while the spoon bite was active as well. There were few anglers that fished over the weekend due to the 15mph sustained winds out of the southeast to start the weekend while it ended up out of the northeast as Saturday afternoon rolled around. The largest fish for the Two Rivers Derby was 29.6-pound chinook.
Two Rivers Shore, Pier, and Harbor – Fishing is still slow on the piers and the report is nearly identical as the Manitowoc piers. The anglers that were interviewed fishing in the harbor had little success this week with only a few bullheads to show.
Kewaunee Co.
Kewaunee Ramp – Fishing pressure was good early in the week but decreased dramatically during the weekend due to weather changes. Water temps held 59F at the surface closer to 350ft of water and 62F in deeper waters. 55F was consistent along the shore. Fog was not a factor but rollers out in 100-200ft of water mixed up any thermocline that existed. 66F was seen both on the surface at 200ft of water and 90ft down. Very few rainbow trout and chinook were coming in.
Kewaunee Shore & Piers – Very little fishing pressure was had this week with wind and waves making the shoreline dangerous. No luck was had for steelhead or kings.
Algoma Ramp – Algoma saw similar weather changes where fishing pressure was healthy up to Wednesday and then tapered off. Early week catches stayed closer to 120-140ft of water with 56-58F at the surface. The thermocline read 44F down 40ft. Salmon A Rama continued with many of the stronger catches keeping from the previous weekend. Very few steelhead and chinook came in this weekend.
Algoma Shore and Pier – Algoma saw similar weather changes where fishing pressure was healthy up to Wednesday and then tapered off. Early week catches stayed closer to 120-140ft of water with 56-58F at the surface. The thermocline read 44F down 40ft. Salmon A Rama continued with many of the stronger catches keeping from the previous weekend. Very few steelhead and chinook came in this weekend.
Northern Door County (Lake Michigan Shore)
Salmon action in Gills Rock remains slow but is slowly picking up. Steelhead action has been good out of Baileys Harbor. Surface temps are in the 70’s but drops down to the 40’s 90 feet down. Along with the steelhead some big kings have been caught including one over 30lbs.
Northern Door County (Green Bay Shore)
Smallmouth action has been very slow across Northern Green Bay. Pier fishermen have only been catching a few small bass, rock bass and the occasional perch. Anglers are still catching some bass around the islands but fishing pressure has been high and catch rates have dropped. Hopefully the warmer water temps in the mid 70’s will help get the bass out of their post-spawn lull and into their summer habits. Perch action has been inconsistent. No walleye action to report.
Green Bay Fishing Report: July 23, 2018
Brown County
Duck Creek – A high number of boaters and kayakers were out this week with little fishing success. No interviews were taken of anglers.
Suamico– High numbers of boaters were out this week causing lines of boats out of the launch, even filling the extra boat launch parking area. Many fishermen hit the water early to avoid the rush, the walleye bite was consistent all week with 2-3 being harvested per person. Anglers reported using flicker shad and minnow orange in color. Most anglers reported catching numerous freshwater drum and large catfish. No muskie anglers were interviewed.
Oconto County
Oconto Park II – Fishing pressure increased at the Oconto Park II area this week. Anglers were reporting success catching some perch, smallmouth bass, and walleye over the weekend. Anglers were having success catching perch using nightcrawlers at water depths between 5 and 10ft. Anglers were having success catching walleye using nightcrawlers water depths between 10 and 15ft.
Oconto Breakwater and Harbor Area – Anglers on the pier were having some success catching catfish, northern pike, perch, and smallmouth bass this week. Anglers using the boat launch were reporting success catching channel catfish, northern pike, perch, smallmouth bass, and walleye.
Oconto River – High winds and rain made it difficult for anglers to have any success this weekend. Despite the weather some anglers had some success catching walleye. Anglers were having the most luck catching walleye using nightcrawlers at depths of 10 – 15ft. Over the past weekend, the water temperature for the Oconto river ranged from 70 – 80°F.
Municipal Boat Ramp – Low fishing pressure was observed at the Oconto Municipal boat ramp this week.
Holtwood Park Ramp – Very low fishing pressure was observed at the Holtwood Park Boat Ramp in Oconto this past week.
North River Road Ramp – Very low fishing pressure was observed at the North River Road Boat Ramp this week.
Stiles Dam & Iron Bridge Area – Fishing pressure has remained low over the past week. Fishing success had decreased over the past couple of weeks. Anglers were having occasional success catching rock bass this week.
Pensaukee River Boat Ramp – A decent number of anglers used the Pensaukee River boat ramp this week. Anglers were reporting success catching catfish, northern pike, perch, and walleye.
Geano’s Beach/Suamico – Walleye fishing continues to be consistent out of both Suamico and Geanos Beach. The typical catch was 3-6 walleyes for half a day out on the water. Anglers also caught plenty of freshwater drum and a few catfish. Geanos beach averaged a dozen or so trailers while Suamico averaged 15-20 on the weekdays that were surveyed. Some anglers have found success using flickers shads/minnows while others have had better luck jigging. No yellow perch anglers were interviewed.
Marinette County – Menomonee River
Menominee River – High winds and rain made it difficult for anglers to have any success this weekend. Despite the weather some anglers had some success catching brown trout or walleye. Anglers were having the most luck catching walleye using nightcrawlers at depths of 10 – 15ft. The water temperatures on the Menominee ranged from 73 – 75°F over this past week.
Boom Landing Ramp – Fishing pressure remained decent over the past week. Some anglers were having success catching rock bass, walleye, and smallmouth bass.
Mystery Ship Ramp (Menominee, MI) – Fishing pressure was good over the past week. Anglers were having some success catching catfish, northern pike, smallmouth bass, and walleye. Smallmouth bass were being caught using plastic tubes at various water depths between 5 and 12 ft.
Ann Arbor Ramp – Good numbers of anglers were out this past week. Some anglers were having success catching northern pike, smallmouth bass and walleye.
Stephenson Island – Fishing pressure was good over the past week. Anglers were having success catching blue gill, rock bass, and smallmouth bass along the shore.
Red Arrow Park – Very low pressure was observed at Red Arrow Park this week. Some anglers were having success catching northern pike, Smallmouth Bass, and walleye.
Little River Area – Good fishing pressure was observed at the Little River Ramp this week. Some perch were being caught along the shore using nightcrawlers. A handful of anglers were targeting brown trout with limited success this past week. Brown trout were being caught trolling using spoon rigs at water depths between 50 – 60 ft.
Peshtigo River – Overall, low fishing pressure was observed on the Peshtigo River this past week. The water temperatures ranged from 72 – 78°F over the weekend.
Peshtigo Dam Area – Fishing pressure is low along at the Peshtigo dam area. Some anglers were having luck catching rock bass using nightcrawlers up by the dam.
Peshtigo Municipal Garage Ramp – Fishing pressure has low this week. Anglers were having some luck catching northern pike, rock bass, and smallmouth bass.
Klingsborn’s Ramp (5 mi down CTY RD BB outside Peshtigo) – Fishing pressure remained steady over the past week. Anglers were having success catching northern pike and walleye using nightcrawlers this week.
Peshtigo River Mouth (at the end of Harbor Rd in Peshtigo Harbor Wildlife Area) – decent fishing pressure was observed at the Peshtigo river mouth ramp over the last week. Anglers were having success catching catfish, northern pike, smallmouth bass, and walleye this week.
Green Bay/Fox River
Metro Boat Launch – Only a few trailers were observed in the lot on the weekdays that were surveyed. No interviews were conducted.
Fox Point/Fairgrounds – The Fox Point Launch averaged less than 3 trailers in it. No interviews were conducted. Fairgrounds averaged 0-5 trailers in it on the days that were surveyed. All interviews conducted were of pleasure boaters.
Voyager Park – A few anglers were out on shore over the past week in search of whatever would bite. No catch was reported.
Duck Creek – Both launches averaged a total of 1-3 trailers in it over the past week. Only one interview was recorded with the catch being a dozen small yellow perch.
Brown County
Bayshore – The only day that was surveyed was 7/21 (Saturday). Due to dangerous windy conditions no boaters or shore anglers were out.
Suamico/Geano’s Beach – Walleye fishing continues to be consistent out of both Suamico and Geano’s Beach. The typical catch was 3-6 walleyes for half a day out on the water. Anglers also caught plenty of freshwater drum and a few catfish. Geano’s beach averaged a dozen or so trailers while Suamico averaged 15-20 on the weekdays that were surveyed. Some anglers have found success using flickers shads/minnows while others have had better luck jigging. No yellow perch anglers were interviewed.
Door County
Chaudior’s Dock – The only day that was surveyed was 7/21 (Saturday). Due to the windy conditions there was only one boat out which caught 3 walleyes but didn’t harvest any.
Little Sturgeon – Few interviews were taken of those that were walleye fishing but those that did make it out caught very little to no fish, except one angler that caught his limit within 1-2 hours from 5-7 pm. A few anglers harvested perch, and often caught a couple of smallmouth bass. No muskie anglers were interviewed.
Sawyer Harbor – Fishing was slow all around with very few fish being caught. Many reported small perch, a few smallmouth bass and the occasional northern pike.
Sturgeon Bay
Sturgeon Bay City Shore – There was low fishing pressure overall this week. Anglers were out with a few reports of small perch near the highway bridge and steel-bridge. Good luck was had using nightcrawlers.
Sturgeon Bay Ramp – Early in the week temperatures averaged 63F on the east side towards the pier and 76F closer to the bay. Some folks are coming back with chinook and rainbows out in 150-165ft. Low success on perch as well was had in the canal for anglers.
Bay View Park – – Low fishing pressure was had this week, with a few anglers catching smallmouth bass. Rockbass was a more frequent catch.
Sunset Park Ramp – Very few folks were spotted going out this week and weekend. No interviews were taken. Rain and wind late week did not make conditions favorable for boaters or shore fishermen.
Stone Quarry Ramp – A decrease was seen in anglers this week with some smallmouth bass being caught along with large freshwater drum. Water has stayed at mid to high 70s at the surface.
Stone Quarry Shore –Calm weather early week and the continued light northeast wind helped with smallmouth bass catches. Good luck was had using soft plastics and worms.
