Wisconsin is special for summertime fishing

The first out-of-state fishing trip I ever took was to Yellow Lake near Webster, Wis. At eight-years-old, I sat straight up the whole way there in the big backseat of Grandpa’s 1986 Cutlass Supreme. While smiling from ear to ear, I soaked in every mile and each new view. It was the first adventure in a line of many. More so than I can count. But it was the first, so it’s special. Wisconsin is special.

The weather is a big reason why Wisconsin is such a great summertime destination. Cool mornings and evenings persist throughout the season. Especially in the northern tier of the state. There is more water than one could cover in two lifetimes. From Lake Superior and Lake Michigan, to the tiny southwestern streams of the Driftless Region, Wisconsin offers anglers an abundance of opportunities to experience world class fishing. These six are just a sampling...

Mississippi River Largemouth at La Crosse

Drive over the Mississippi River at St. Louis and you’d hardly believe largemouth bass live in “The Big Muddy.” The river looks a lot different up north than it does down south. Near La Crosse, it is an incredible fishery for bass, bluegill, northern pike, perch and more. In summer, largemouth stack up on points where the river braids or cuts back into bays. Spinnerbaits worked along weed lines will produce big number days in September. Panfish are found in the oxbows around brush and weeds.