Fishing report for:

Chequamegon Bay and Apostle Islands of Lake Superior - March, 2009

This report provided by: Jim Hudson of Hudson's on the Spot Guide Service

Not much new to report, other then some new ice formed again between
Hermit and Stockton, but stay off, its thin!!

Lake Trout wise, things are slow but steady. It seems one decent days and
then a few slow days, overall though, the reports have been fairly poor.
Hopefully with March closing in we will have some good fishing in store.

Fishing for near shore species, like browns and splake has also been so so
as well. Just like all year long. Lots of bait to contend with and for the
majority of the fishing, get out to the breakline, 25 to 30 FOW to catch fish.

Whitefish are also biting well. 50 to 80 FOW seems to be the best. Steep
drops from shore and on the base of these drops, or the sticky bottom
areas. Spoons and jigging lures are best, either tipped with minnow parts or
wax worms. Do use a dropper at times or a drop shot technique when the
current is rolling.  

In the bay itself, if you want to catch smelt, now is the time. Lots of smelt to
be had with hook and line. Also, some coho.. browns.. splake.. and
walleyes around with all these tasty treats too.  

Inland wise, things have firmed up great. Travel is good and the fishing is
quite good too, for all species. Starting to see mid-winter patterns, so deep
water is the area to key in on.