
Fishing Information
With over 1300 lakes and 73 rivers and streams in Vilas County. One can find just the sport you are looking for. Going after the allusive Musky, that Northern, the delicious Walleye, Crappie, Perch, a feisty Bass, have some fun with pan fish off a dock or a beautiful Trout caught on a fly rod.
Whether you and your party are great anglers or just beginners, the waters around Edgewater Inn and Cottages will have something to offer you.
To find some of those hidden less pressured places check with one of the local Fishing Guides.
Musky Season Closes in
Enjoy a Good time.
For fishing information or regulation updates, visit
www.fishingwisconsin.org
24 1/4 inch walleye caught from the east dock at dusk.

Eagle River & Vilas County Fishing Report
***Eagle River, Wis. (VILAS COUNTY) -- as of Feb 06, 2012:
Very good northern bite, with good action for panfish, and walleye fair, in the Eagle River, Wisconsin area.
Ice thickness in the Eagle River area is running 12-14 inches. With slush present on the lakes, travel is tough - -especially by foot. Use a snowmobile, if possible. Motor vehicle travel is still not recommended.
Northern are putting on a very good all day bite in the Eagle River area. Fish 12 feet of water or less on weed edges or in the weed beds themselves. Use a medium shiner on a tip up, and set your bait just above the weeds.
Panfish (crappies, bluegills and perch) are locating in two areas in the Eagle River area. Fish in and around the weeds in 12 feet of water or less, or fish 15-30 feet of water over mud flats. Use a small jig tipped with a waxie or crappie minnow. The perch will be tight to bottom, with the crappies and bluegills suspending up and down the water column. Depth for the crappies and bluegills is day dependent. One day they'll be up high, the next day close to bottom. Fish all depths starting from the bottom and work your way up until you hit them. Good all day bite.
Walleye action is fair in the Eagle River area. Fish 12 feet of water or less outside weed edges. Use a small shiner under a tip up, or a jigging spoon tipped with a minnow head. The walleye will be locating with a foot off the bottom. Sunset provides the best bite.
***Some special calendar highlights for Eagle River, Wisconsin:
- -Now is the time for all snowmobiling enthusiasts to get their sleds and
trailers in shape for what will be another spectacular season of
snowmobiling in the Snowmobile Capital of the World® --Eagle River. Home of
the "Eagle River 500" - - 500 miles of the best groomed, best maintained
trail network, amidst the most beautiful scenic area anywhere! Contact us
for information, and make your reservations now. You'll be welcomed by all
in Eagle River- - known for its caring, helpful and warm people. Eagle River
Chamber of Commerce; 800-359-6315; 715-479-6400; e-mail:
info@eagleriver.org; web: www.eagleriver.org
***** Fri.-Sun., Feb. 10-12, 2012: USA Adult Pond Hockey National
Championships. 4 on 4 Pond Hockey Championships held on Dollar Lake at the
Chanticleer Inn in Eagle River, Wisconsin. Dozens and dozens of rinks are
set up on the ice of Dollar Lake. Hundreds of teams, thousands of
competitors from around the world. The premier winter ice hockey event
anywhere. Eagle River Chamber of Commerce; 800-359-6315; 715-479-6400;
e-mail: info@eagleriver.org; web: www.eagleriver.org
***** Sat.-Sun., March 3-4, 2012: 22nd Annual Klondike Days, Winter
Rendezvous, Competitions & Demonstrations. One of the country's greatest and
most multi-faceted winter events. Attended by thousands each year.
Authentic Voyageur encampment with re-creators and exhibitions of smithing,
muzzle loading, ax throwing, and a chance to see how Eagle River's earliest
settlers and explorers lived. Dog sled weight pulls, horse pulls, ice
sculpture, chainsaw carving, Native American exhibits and dancing, snow
sculptures, cut, stack & splint contest. Artisan exhibits and sale of superb
arts & crafts, Amish quilt show and sale. Live music, entertainment, foods
include Paul Bunyan burgers, chili, wild rice soup, kettle corn. Family
event geared to every taste and age -- kids, adults, seniors. Eagle River
Chamber of Commerce; 800-359-6315; 715-479-6400; e-mail:
info@eagleriver.org; web: www.eagleriver.org
(Report for the Eagle River Chamber of Commerce based on Creative Brilliance
Reports compiled, written & distributed by Creative Brilliance. ©2010.
Naomi K. Shapiro or Ray Smith, Creative Brilliance 608-827-6483;
e-mail: cre8vnaomi@gmail.com; cre8vRay@charter.net.
interviews with Eagle River guides "Muskie Matt" of Wild Eagle Lodge,
"Ranger Rick" Krueger of Guide's Choice Pro Shop, and Mat Hegy).
Contact info for Eagle River:
* "Muskie Matt", 715-479-8086; e-mail: rfrgoutdoors@gmail.com
* Mat Hegy, 715-571-7544, e:-mail: lunkerclunkerguideservice@yahoo.com
* Guide's Choice Pro Shop, guide/owner "Ranger Rick" Krueger 715-477-2248
* George Langley, Eagle River Fishing Guides Association, 715-479-8804.
e-mail: fishing@eaglesportscenter.comInformation on Lakes
Vilas County Lake Maps
Link to Vilas County fishng information and more links to the Wisconsin DNR.
Wisconsin Fishing License Information
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Wisconsin Fishing License Information
Link to Wisconsin Fishing License Information and more links to the Wisconsin DNR.
Wisconsin DNR will now be issuing one day fishing license, available across the street at the Marathon Convenience store.
5054 State Highway 70 West

