Ducks and geese are returning to Theresa Marsh. Bird watchers should have good viewing along Highway 28. Anglers are catching some suckers on inland creeks. Overall fishing is slow. Water level on the Mississippi River is rising, causing lock and dam fishing to slow.
Water levels are good on area trout streams for the early trout season fishers.
Sandhill cranes have been seen near the Wauzeka area. It is really rare to have seen these this early. Richland County - Many anglers are starting to have success fishing walleyes and saugers on the Wisconsin River. Warmer temperatures are increasing walleye activities below area dams. A few die-hard trout fishermen took to the streams which opened March 1 for catch and release only.