Dennis Holmes Wisconsin Fishing Guide Reports & Conditions

FISHING REPORTS:

Hey folks, Fishing has been on a lil' rollercoaster ride as of late.Some days have been alot better than others!We are having some good bass action as of late, but seems the walleye and perch have taken on an attitude. Not that we are not getting any, just working for them and starting to find them in different haunts at times.And rightfully so, we are moving into..(and dare i say it?)..more of a fall pattern.The leaves of the ferns are starting to turn a bit, and the evenings are getting cooler.This will drop water temps overnight upwards of 6-7 degrees and depending on the heat of the next day it will come back up or stablize.Averege temps i have been getting is around 74 degrees,down a few degrees from only a week or so ago.The northerns have been on a little break also, getting a few here and there but i do look for them to become active in the next few weeks.Crappies have been active all summer which i find a bit odd, with reports of fish being caught in 8 foot of weeds consistenty.Alot of active muskie stories have been coming in also.Some of the biggest bluegills in my memory banks have been caught this year also with a number of 10" fish being caught.Jigs and crawlers have still been the best bet but i did have some success playing with jigs and fathead minnows the other day.Crappies have been biting on plastics and panfish on the ol' reliable worm or waxies also.Best northern bait has been chubs,and Bucktails, Bulldawgs and top waters for them muskies! Did manage to get out after a few inland Lakers the other day and managed to boat 4.Forgot how much fun they can be! So untill next time good luck to you all, and remember ya' can't catch em on the couch..See ya on the water..Dennis
Dennis"Dewey"Holmes <Dennis@deweycatchemandhow.com>
- Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 18:55:49 (PDT)

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dennis"Dewey"Holmes <dennis@deweycatchemandhow.com>
- Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 17:35:34 (PDT)

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Jeff <Jeff@upnorth.info>
- Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 16:00:56 (PDT)

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Jeff <Jeff@upnorth.info>
- Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 13:42:05 (PDT)

Hey folks, Well fishing has slowed a bit this week.We are still getting a good mixed bag of fish , but they are not coming as easily as they have been.The weather is what i belive has the most impact on our fisheries and it has showed this week.Like i said we are still getting fish but for example, the walleyes have gone to an extreme light bite.Thunderstorms and alot of thunder scares these fish either deep, or into heavy weeds.Making them hard to access.The northerns have moved off a bit in search of cooler water,along with a few other species also.Crappies have been on a suspended kick, with a few fish being taken with plastics.The bass have been the heros this week with a few very nice fish taken.I had the pleasure of fishing with somebody this week that even got his trophy for the wall.A beautifull 20 1/4 inch 5 lb largemouth. So hang in there guys (and gals) we need a stretch of stable weather to fire these fish back up and get em on the bite again! So be patient and versitle and youll get some fish,they just are not jumping in the boat like they have been the last month.Look for the fall patterns to start showing themselves as the nights get colder and the water temps start swinging upwards of 6-7 degrees a day, in the next month.Also with the water levels changing in the flowages so will the fishing areas. Until next time make sure you keep them hooks sharp,and a stretch in the line!!...Dennis
Dennis"Dewey"Holmes <dennis@deweycatchemandhow.com>
- Friday, August 05, 2011 at 10:30:18 (PDT)

Somebody turn down the heat! With the temps nearing the century mark, There has not been alot of fishing going on this week.There have been a few brave souls out when mother nature lets up her grip here and there.The story of the week has been the heat and the storms.And it has had an adverse effect on the fishing.The fishing has slowed a bit from what we gather from reports and the few times i got out on the water this week.We are still catching a mixed bag of fish including a few walleye, northern and bass with a few nice panfish in the mix,but we have been working a little harder for them.Jigs and crawlers or jigs and leeches have been the most productive presentation.And we started getting a few bonus crappie also.Water temps have been in the mid to high 70s and a few of the fish are headed for deeper and cooler waters.Weed edges in 6-12 foot of water have been where we have been finding the majority of fish.So all and all fishing wasnt bad this week just the weather kept people off the lakes.ope fully the weather will break and we can get back after what seems to still be a pretty good bite going on..Until next time,make sure you stay hydrated and those hooks sharp...Dennis
Dennis"Dewey"Holmes <Dennis@deweycatchemandhow.com>
- Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at 10:32:05 (PDT)

Hey folks, Sorry about not getting a report up last week, but i have been on the water as much as i could. The fishing has been HOT!The weather had stabilized and the fish reacted to it.I havent seen fishing this good in a long while.Walleyes, Northerns, Smallmouth, Big panfish, they all are on the bite.With the cold front that passed through yesterday things slowed a little, but fishing was still above average! Crawlers on shallow weed edges was the pattern for the week throwing as light of a jig as possible.All species took this offering.One of the afternoons on the boat this weekend gave us a twenty walleye day with six northerns and five smallmouth and a coulple of nice gills up to 9 1/2 inches and and a fish fry of jumbo perch up to 12 1/2 inches.And yours truly even got to take a fish off his bucket list.A 41 1/2 inch northern at 17lbs decided he wanted my jig and crawler.What a fight on 8lb test!So an outstanding week of fishing for all species was had, and i look for it to stay good as long as the weather co-operates with us.So with the fishing being this good, get out on the water and make it happen! And its a great time (as always) to take a kid fishin! Keep the line tight...Dennis
Dennis "Dewey" Holmes <dennis@deweycatchemandhow.com>
- Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at 05:41:41 (PDT)

Hey folks! Heres whats going on...The stars of the week are...Crappies! The crappie are on the bite, at least for now.Now i know its a weird time of the year for these crazy critters to be up shallow and on the bite, But this week they were. Alot of reports of these fish being up shallow and hiding in shoreline timber lets me know they are done with their resting period, post-spawn and are feeding agressivly.Now i dont expect this to last along time so get em while you can.Offerings of mighty-mites and slip bobbered minnows were doing the trick.Now only if we could get dem walleye to follow suit! The mayfly hatch is still going on some of the deeper lakes, but has finished up on most of the smaller lakes. A few good reports of fish being taken tells me better things are coming as per them walleyes.Bluegills are wrapping up the spawn and the largemouth are done and aggresive also.Northern can be caught but have slowed a little.Smallmouth have been doing well also.Most fish have been found on weed edges from 8-14 feet with jigs and live bait being the preferred method. Some flowage fisherman have been finding some walleye in drowned timber also.With the water temps just now hitting 70 degrees the metabolism of these fish should jump up a little and they should put the feed bag on this week.Lookin forward to a great fouth of July weekend.So be safe out there and enjoy the summer that seems to have arrived for now! Good Luck...Dennis
Dennis"Dewey"Holmes <Dennis@deweycatchemandhow.com>
- Friday, July 01, 2011 at 14:46:02 (PDT)

Well folks its here...Lakes up to 1100 acres as of last night have loosened up and we now can see.. OPEN WATER!! Drove around to some launches this evening and checked out their conditions and did a lil bit of daydreaming. With snow in the air today and with the terrible winds the last few days, only the brave were out. Not much for reports this week, all the chatter has been on the snowy weather and the slow going of ice out.Some of our larger lakes such as Lake Tomahawk and Trout lake are still holding on to their ice,but most lakes are ready for the opener to happen.9 Days to go. So here goes when i look into my crystal ball and lay out my predictions of what will be going on when you hit the water on opening weekend. Walleye: Look to shallow water to be good this spring. Last year with ice-out being early we were looking for them to be in the shallow weeds already and that may be the case for either smaller or darker water lakes but this year your clear and deeper lakes should be a bit behind. Shallow rock humps and shorelines with a little rubble are key for the just spawned out fish and any males still crusing spawning grounds.Some of these fish may be sluggish due to the amount of stress the spawn causes. Be carefull on how much you handle these fish if you plan to release them, they will be tired and very prone to overstressing and it could even be fatal to that big ol'girl you just snapped a pic. or two of before you slide her back in. On your smaller darker lakes look for those first green weeds emerging from the bottom to produce. Northern: These fish have been done with the spawn already and should be up in shallow weeds looking to find a meal or two of all them baitfish hovering around any green weeds that are available.These fish make for a great quarry opening weekend and are usually willing to bite. Not to mention they make for great table fare also. Crappies: The water temps will not be warm enough on some lakes this year to pull them up to the shallows quite yet. This doesnt mean you cant catch them.As a matter of fact if you think about where you have caught them in the past in the shallows, They wont be far. They should be staging in a little deeper water just outside their spawning ground. And they are usually willing to bite as they GAIN energy in preperation for the spawn. Perch and Bluegill: Also should be in deeper weeds where you can find them as they try to avoid the walleye and pike that are searching the shallows for their next meal A.K.A perch and bluegill..lol Please remember there is a special catch and release season on largemouth and smallmouth bass untill the middle of June so all those bass must be returned to the lake. Musky season is NOT open in the northern zone (see your regs) untill twords the end of the month also. So there it is in a nutshell..My predictions.. As always i reserve the right to edit my posts at the end of the first week of fishing to make it sound like i knew what i was talking about..he he, because IVE never been proven wrong by fish..HA HA HA HA Anyways, i hope this info helps you put a meal in the freezer and a bend in your rod next week..Good Luck to all , Ill be spending my opener with my father, a few great friends and relatives and a guy we call the "Hick" .Tommorow if im lucky ill get to hear the sweet sound of the motor in my hand as i take the boat on her first trip on the lake to blow off the dust..and mabye ill throw a rod in ......Keep that line tight..Dennis
Dennis"Dewey"Holmes <Dennis@deweycatchemandhow.com>
- Thursday, April 28, 2011 at 21:52:25 (PDT)

Well here we go... Another year of open water fishing is upon us, Well almost. The ice up here is holding on strong as of April 20th up here in the great northwoods except for a select few smaller lakes where mother nature has loosened her grip a little bit.There has not been that many people out yet other than a few ice-fisherman that want to venture out on what i call very unsafe ice.They are still getting a few crappies when they get out there but ice travel at this point is not reccomended.Its a good time of year to blow the dust off the reels and get em lubed up and to sort through all the secret lures that havent seen daylight for a few months.Dont forget to check over the saftey items in your boat either, life jackets, fire extinguishers and dont forget about those wheel bearings, all the little things that make the first trip out more enjoyable and less of a headache when you launch that boat for the first time. There are a few people running the rivers and doing well with the walleyes as they move up to do the spawn this time of year.Alot of reports of small males yet but a few nice females are being caught also. So now we wait and dream of the nice spring days and think of how the eager fish will bite come opening day.Charge them batterys and blow off the dust, we are soon approaching one of MY favorite times of year for not only numbers of fish but also that hawg pullin at the end of the line.Reports will be more consistant in the next few weeks and look for some exciting changes to our website Deweycatchemandhow.com , your source for the most up to date reports and techniques to keep ya reelin them in!! See ya on the water...Dennis
Dennis "Dewey" Holmes <Dennis@Deweycatchemandhow.com>
- Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at 06:07:34 (PDT)

Sorry about the lack of fishing reports, But in all honesty, There is not alot to report. Yes, there are some people going out and tromping through the slush and catching a few fish, but the numbers of fisherpeople are down at this point.I Myself have only been out twice. We did do well with a nice batch of walleye and one trophy to boot, but the ice conditions are scary. We had variable ice ranging from 2 inches to ten inches in an area of 100 yds square.Be carefull out there and drill your way out to be certain you are on good ice.Beware of snow drifted areas that were insulated from the cold temps as we are hearing that these are the worst areas!One report of a four wheeler and shack through the ice already, and im sure it wont be the last. But for those who are out on safe ice they are getting some nice walleyes.Tip ups with med. to large shiners are the goto bait right now. Pike are taking the offering of suckers a little better.Perch are being taken on jig and waxies and only a few reports of crappies at this point.The bluegills are being shy and un-cooperative but with enogh finesse they are catching a few. Hope everybody has a great holiday season and we will try to keep the reports coming when we get em'. Good luck and stay safe..Dennis of Deweycatchemandhow.com
Dennis "Dewey" Holmes <Dennis@Deweycatchemandhow.com>
- Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at 13:23:35 (PST)