Jenks Bait and Tackle
Jenks Bait & Tackle Hayward WI

Fishing Report / News

2025-01-12

Northern

Pike are active primarily on Shiners and Suckers on Tip-Ups on the West Side. A good amount of Pike action has been reported out of Squaw Bay at the North End of Chief Lake.

Crappie

Crappie action has been very good this ice fishing season on both the East and West Sides. Word is a lot of good bites in 19-22 feet. Minnows and Waxies are the baits of choice for live bait, but the big producer so far has been the Gulp! 1 inch Fish Fry.

Weather

This week is going to be cold. This week's highs will range from -5 to 35 Degrees and Lows will be ranging from -19 to 25 Degrees. After this weekend's snow, it doesnt look like there is any more in the upcoming week's forecast.

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General

Ice depth on the Flowage has been ranging from 13-16 inches. Most reports are reporting roughly 14 inches. The trail is staked. Be sure to exercise caution out on the ice especially if you are near river channels.

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