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Lake Michigan Outdoor Fishing Report - March 11, 2024

Fishing Wisconsin

Generally, fishing reports will be updated weekly on Tuesdays. This may change based on the availability of reports and the field staff's work schedules.

Unless otherwise indicated, this fishing report information comes from our creel survey clerks who work in the lakeshore areas from March through October and in the tributary rivers seasonally in spring and fall. Creel clerk schedules are random and vary in the days and times scheduled to be in a specific location. This allows us to generate statistically valid fishing efforts and harvest information.

Information for these reports is based on the days and times of the week that creel clerks are present. You can obtain additional fishing information by contacting local bait shops, charter captains, guides and marinas.

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REMINDER - Anglers must carry a paper copy of their license/stamps while fishing on Lake Michigan, Lake Superior and the Wisconsin/Michigan, Wisconsin/Minnesota and Wisconsin/Iowa boundary waters.

Ice Safety

There is no such thing as safe ice. You cannot judge the strength of ice by one factor like its appearance, age, thickness, temperature or whether the ice is covered with snow. Ice seldom freezes uniformly and can vary significantly in different areas of the same body of water. It is important to know before you go. The DNR does not monitor local ice conditions or the thickness of the ice. Local bait shops, fishing clubs and resorts serve winter anglers daily and often have the most up-to-date information. Check the ice often if you’re heading out onto a frozen lake for the first time.

Ice Safety Tips:

  • Carry a charged cell phone and tell people where you are going and when you’ll return home.
  • Wear proper clothing and equipment, including a life jacket or a float coat, to help you stay afloat and to help maintain body heat.
  • Wear ice creepers attached to boots to prevent slipping on clear ice.
  • Carry a spud bar to check the ice while walking to new areas.
  • Carry a few spikes and a length of light rope in an easily accessible pocket to help pull yourself – or others – out of the ice.
  • If you fall in, remain as calm as possible.
  • While attempting to get out of the water, call for help.
  • Anyone who attempts to rescue you should use a rope or something similar to avoid falling through themselves.
  • Do not travel in unfamiliar areas or at night.
  • Have a plan noting where you will be and when you plan to return.

March 11, 2024: West Shore Green Bay Ice Creel Report

  • Duck Creek: There were no anglers observed this week.

  • Fox River Boating Anglers: There was moderate fishing pressure observed this week. All anglers that were interviewed were targeting walleye. Anglers reported that the night bite was the best. The number of walleyes caught per boat ranged from 0 to 5 walleyes. Anglers had the best success jigging live minnows and plastic jigs. The reported water temperature was around 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

  • Fox River Shore Anglers: There was limited to moderate fishing pressure this week. Shore anglers were targeting yellow perch and walleye. Anglers reported catching anywhere between 0 to 13 yellow perch. The sizes of the perch that were kept ranged from 7 to 13.7 inches long. Shore anglers targeting walleyes had little success this week. 

  • Geano Beach: There were no anglers observed this week.

  • Long Tail Point: There were no anglers observed this week.

  • Suamico Route: A limited number of trailers were observed and no boating anglers were interviewed this week. There was moderate to heavy shore fishing pressure. Shore anglers had success catching yellow perch using live minnows. Individual anglers reported catching anywhere from 0 to 30 yellow perch. Most of the yellow perch harvested were 7 to 8 inches long.

March 11, 2024: East Shore Green Bay Ice Creel Report

  • Marinette County: A few more walleyes showed up in the Menominee River at the end of the week. Areas near the dam had a few walleyes being caught from shore and off the bridge. Blade baits and husky jerks were catching fish. Brown trout were caught in the Menominee River and the bay in good numbers. Fish up to 16 pounds were caught this week. Drifting spawn was working best in the river while trolling rapalas and spoons were working best in the bay. The mouth of the Peshtigo River was good for northern pike and perch. Anglers trolling off the mouth of the Peshtigo River were catching northern pike, brown trout and walleyes. All area launches were open except for Red Arrow and Little River. Little River boat launch is not usable because of low water.

  • Oconto County: Walleye and perch were caught this week. Perch anglers had success fishing from shore on the Oconto and Pensaukee Rivers. Minnows were working best fished on the bottom. Walleye were being caught on hair jigs and rip-n-raps. Areas from the Oconto shoal north along the shoreline past Oconto County Park 2 were popular. A few northern pike were being caught as well. Oconto County Park 2 was the only launch closed because of lingering ice. A reminder to anglers that the season for yellow perch on Green Bay and major tributaries closes after Friday, March 15 and reopens on May 20.

Nov. 1, 2023: Southern Lake Michigan Fishing Report

The 2023 open water creel season has ended for southern Lake Michigan, including Sheboygan, Ozaukee, Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha counties. Thank you to all those who participated in the survey this year. We look forward to seeing everyone again next spring!

Nov. 1, 2023: Northern Lake Michigan Fishing Report

The 2023 open water creel season has ended for northern Lake Michigan, including Manitowoc, Kewaunee and Door counties. Thank you to all those who participated in the survey this year. We look forward to seeing everyone again next spring!