What kind of fish are in Sturgeon Bay?
Sturgeon Bay is one of the best places for freshwater anglers to visit due to the abundant populations of walleye, smallmouth bass, northern pike and musky. Anglers have been coming to Sturgeon Bay for decades chasing trophy caliber fish.
Where can I fish in Sturgeon Bay?
Cast around these hot fishing spots in Sturgeon Bay:
- BayView Park/Old Train Bridge Station (Green Bay waters):
- Potawatomi State Park (Green Bay waters):
- Stone Quarry (Green Bay waters):
- Sunset Park (Green Bay waters):
- Bullhead Point (Green Bay waters):
- Canal Station (Waters of Lake Michigan):
- Graham Park:
What are the best lures for Whitefish?
Neutral and inactive whitefish can be tempted by finesse plastics. The 1/16-ounce VMC Flap Tail, Nymph, Boot Tail, and Curl Tail jigs with scented Trigger X bodies are examples. The slow, unhurried action of a light jig is very persuasive, even to lock-jawed whitefish.
Does Sturgeon Bay freeze over?
I’ve found that the early ice fishing season can provide some of the best fishing action of the year. I’ll usually start my ice fishing in Sturgeon Bay Shipping Channel, Riley’s Bay or Little Sturgeon Bay, as they’re more protected from the cold winds. As the bays and lake freeze over, more fishing opportunities exist.
Can you catch sturgeon in Sturgeon Bay?
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin area are known for fishing diversity and the potential for trophy fish. Because you have access to both the “Big Pond” and Green Bay, via the Sturgeon Bay canal, you have more species to fish for.
Where can you fish for sturgeon in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin is lucky enough to have a good and natural producing lake sturgeon population in some of the state’s river systems. State rivers that have a hook and line season are the Chippewa River, the Flambeau River, the Yellow River, the Jump River, and the Wisconsin River from the dam at Wisconsin Dells and downriver.
Where can I find whitefish in Wisconsin?
In Wisconsin, lake whitefish are harvested from Lake Michigan and Lake Superior primarily with trap nets and, to a lesser extent, gillnets. Commercial fishers from Michigan, Ohio and Canada also harvest lake whitefish from the Great Lakes.
How is the fishing at Lake Whitefish?
Get on the lake at dark. Drill holes over four to 10 feet of water and plan to be fishing as the light hits the horizon. If the fish are going, a limit of whites will be on the ice within the hour. Catching whitefish is all about finesse.
How thick is the ice on Sturgeon Bay?
4 inches: Safe for fishing and walking. 5 inches: Safe for ATVs or snowmobiles.
Where do whitefish go in Sturgeon Bay in winter?
Due to recent ecosystem changes, the Whitefish have changed food sources and now migrate to Green Bay and the waters around Sturgeon Bay during the Winter months. Fresh round goby lining the bottom of Green Bay and are the Whitefish’s new favorite food!
Where to go ice fishing for whitefish in Wisconsin?
Ice Fishing in Sturgeon bay for Whitefish is quickly becoming the hottest bite through the ice in Wisconsin! Sturgeon Bay Ice Fishing provides ice fishing guide service from the lower bay of Green Bay all the way north of Sturgeon Bay!
Are there whitefish in the Bay of Green Bay?
The Bay of Green Bay is a World Class Fishery for whitefish. These fish have been in Lake Michigan for hundreds of years and commercially fished to support families since settlers came to Door County in the 1850’s.
Where do the Whitefish go in Lake Michigan?
These fish have been in Lake Michigan for hundreds of years and commercially fished to support families since settlers came to Door County in the 1850’s. Due to recent ecosystem changes, the Whitefish have changed food sources and now migrate to Green Bay and the waters around Sturgeon Bay during the Winter months.