Area fisheries personnel have actively worked with the Melrose Quad County Wild Turkey LTD group, and wildlife personnel are managing the newly-acquired Sand Creek Fishery Area. Smallmouth bass and walleyes continue to hit in Lake Arbutus. Trout action has been slow due to recent rains and high water in some areas. Lake Como has been seeing some bass action and some jumbo perch are being caught in Lake Wissota. Muskies are spawning.
Ticks are out, so be sure to check for both wood ticks and bear ticks after being in the woods.
St. Croix County - Perch have been hitting in the Willow River. On the St. Croix River, walleye fishing has been good from Prescott to Hudson. Anglers have been having success using jigs and minnows and trolling with rapalas. Walleye fishing has been slow on the upper St. Croix, but saugers and white bass were hitting. Casting or trolling with rapalas was the effective method used.