Panfish action has been slow but should improve as March nears. Fishing action has been slow, but fishing for panfish should gradually get better as the sun rises higher in the sky, a little snow melting occurs, and we work our way out of this long winter. Shawano County - Snowmobiling is excellent across the county. The Navarino Nature Center also reports excellent cross-country skiing conditions. The warmup cabin at the nature center is open on weekend afternoons.
Fishing is fair on area waters, with some bluegill and crappie being taken during the evening hours.
Fishing conditions and action should improve as spring and warmer temperatures approach. Milwaukee County - Excellent catches of brown trout are coming from the mouth of the Milwaukee River near the Summerfest Grounds. Spawn sacs, fished on the bottom, seem to be the best bait. Ozaukee County - The Port Washington power plant was not discharging warm water for most of the weekend, resulting in poor fishing and very icy harbor conditions. Greenbush and Zillmer Trails and packed and tracked with some loops conditioned for skating.