Also, a few perch were being caught in 30 to 40 feet of water. Smallmouth bass and trout action has been very slow below the Stiles dam downstream to County J bridge. Fishing action has slowed down considerably on inland waters in northern Oconto County with the hotter temperatures. Try pre-dawn and dusk, as recreational boating pressure was very high this week. Warmer temperatures also produced very dry conditions increasing fire danger concerns.
Mosquitoes are rather pesty at dusk despite the dry conditions.
Blackberries are just starting to ripen now. Warmer weather has brought increased boating activity, especially on Shawano Lake. Lots of baby ducks are being seen on local area waters and boaters are asked to please slow down. Tube jigs, worms and drabtails have been productive. Lake trout and chinooks were found in 75 to 145 feet of water, 40-50 feet down.