Fishing Report as of 8/29/25

Dumper Dan Fishing Lodging and Waterfront Store were fishing straight out of the Sheboygan Harbor and north of town in 80 to 120 feet of water. The water temperatures were a bit warm, the surface temperature was about 60 degrees and fifty feet in deep the temperature went down to 56 degrees. They were getting some good King Salmon catches about fifty feet from the bottom. Spoons in Salmon Candy, Pro King, Moonshine and Yeck Spoons. 8 inch flasher flies also did well. Wire Divers, sly divers and down riggers were used. They were also running copper lines off the boards and lead core. Check out their Facebook page for pictures and the website for additional information. www.dumperdan.com.

Keith of Willie Bee Charters were fishing straight out of the harbor and a bit north of Two Rivers. The surface temperature was warm at 68 degrees and fifty feet down it dropped down to 64 degrees. The were fishing in 130 feet of water. They were using glow in the dark spoons early on down riggers and then switched to pump handles as the day progressed. Spoons were the lure of choice. Moon shine glow and Bloody nose both worked out well. Check out their Facebook page for pictures or the web site of any additional information. www.williebeecharters.com

In Manitowoc many of the boat anglers have been getting some great catches anywhere between 50 to 120 feet of water. A lot of catches were made around 20-50 feet of the water column. Both Kings and some Brown Trout were being caught. Early mornings were the best time to get in some good catches. Spoons and J Plugs are working out with a few using flasher fly combinations. Even some of the anglers on the piers are having some good luck using spoons in glow in the dark. Moon shine, Bloody Nose and even Salmon candy have done well.

8/22/25

Fishing out in Kewaunee was very good over the past week. Many shore and pier anglers were catching Rainbows and King salmon. Spoons in just about every color and size were used. Many of the boaters were also having some great luck with trout and salmon. Most of the anglers were fishing in depths between 90, to 120 feet of water, with most catches in 30 to 50 feet down. Trolling speeds were between 2.2 and 2.3 miles per hour. Surface water temperatures were about 56 degrees.

Fishing at Little Sturgeon Bay was not too bad. There was some Yellow Perch being caught, but they were a bit small. Many of the catches were made trolling minnow baits and plastic jigs on Larson's Reef. Those going after Small Mouth Bass were also having some good luck using small plastic jigs or jerk baits also on Larson's Reef.

Dumper Dan Fishing Lodging and Water Front Store was fishing straight out of Sheboygan in 70 to 100 feet of water. All six boats were out. The water surface temperature was between 56 to 58 degrees. King Salmon were being caught in abundance, the largest one caught was at 25 pounds! Spoons in just about any color and size were being used on sly divers, dipsy divers and downriggers also 3 to 5 color lead core on planner boards. Most of the catches were 40 to 50 feet down in the water column. Trolling speed was a bit slow at 2.2 miles per hour. Check out their Facebook page for more pictures or their website at www.dumperdan.com.

8/14/25

Dumper Dan Fishing Lodging and Water Front Store were fishing out of Sheboygan. Water surface temperatures dropped to about 54 degrees. Down to between 40 to 60 feet of water it dropped to around 48 degrees. King bites were very good in between 50 to 100 feet of water. Spoons worked out very well in any size and anything glow in the dark. Lead core was used on boardset ups such as fly divers and down riggers, Monday there were 180 to 200 feet of water catching Lakers along the bottom and some kings and rainbows suspended. Spoons and flasher flies worked there. Trolling speed were slower between 2.1 and 2.2 mph. Check out their Facebook page for pictures or their website for additional information. www.dumperdan.com.

Charlie Blish of Average Guy Adventures was fishing out of Manitowoc and south about 3 miles. Many of the fish were down deeper in 60 to 80 feet of water. Spoons did well in just about any color. Bright colors in orange did well and chartreuse, blue and purple worked out. They were able to get a good-sized brown trout as well. Water temperatures the past few days have been cooler since the last storms and winds hit us. Check out their Facebook page for more pictures and the website for additional information at www.averageguyadventures.com

Keith of Willie Bee Charters checks in! We have had some cooler water temperatures come in since last bout of storms and winds. They were able catch a large amount of Brown Trout on one day. The were also able to pick up some Kings, Cohos and Rainbows. Water temperatures were in the lower 40's down deep. Spoons did very well. Many of the larger fish magnum spoons in shallow water. Check out their Facebook page for more pictures or the web site. www.willebeecharters.com. 

8/8/25

Perch fishing was doing very well in Oconto County over the past week. Mornings seem to be the best time to get some catches and many of the Walleye anglers were also getting some good catches. Many of the best catches were done with flicker shads and crawler harnesses. Best depths were around 20 to 30 feet down, with some anglers were getting some good results using minnows and smaller spoons in shallow waters down to about 10 feet. The water temperatures were pretty warm. Surface temperatures were a consistent 75 degrees.

Charlie of Average Guy Adventures was fishing out of Manitowoc. The fish are out there and deeper, depending on the day. Many of the catches were in around 100 to 180 feet of water. The water is much cooler down there. The temperature ranged from the mid to upper 50's. They were getting bites on down riggers using spoons of various colors and they were working better then flasher flies. Rainbows were being caught higher up in the water column. They were being caught about 30 to 40 feet down using spoons. Check out their Facebook page for pictures or for additional information. Check out their web address. www.averageguyadventures.com

SPORTS FISHING | 08/07/2025 | KEWAUNEE COUNTY

Algoma: Along the Ahnapee River, anglers were primarily going after yellow perch using worms as bait. On Lake Michigan, boaters were targeting both trout and salmon, with Rainbow Trout, Coho Salmon and Chinook Salmon being caught. Most bites came between 40 to 70 feet down, and groups were mainly fishing in 80 to 120 feet of water. The average trolling speed was about 2.4 miles per hour. Surface temperatures remained warm throughout the week, ranging from 66 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit.

8/1/25

Dumper Dan Fishing Lodging and Waterfront Store was fishing between 6 to 12 miles south of Sheboygan in 90 to 140 feet of water. Coho's and Kings were being caught on flasher fly combinations on wire divers, mag divers, down riggers and copper boards. Good trolling speeds were between 2.4 to 2.6 mph going north to south to 180 feet of water. Lake Trout were doing well straight of town in 180 feet of water off the bottom 20 feet on down riggers. Rainbows were being caught up high on spoons off copper lines off the boards. Take a look at their Facebook page for pictures and videos and at their website www.dumperdan.com for more information.

Keith of Willie Bee Charters was fishing outside of Two Rivers. With all the warm water on top and the cool water down below. The fish have been a bit harder to find. Water temperature on the surface was around 72 degrees and down deep towards the bottom, The water temperature was as low as 44 degrees. Keith says "You are catching Kings one day and then catching Rainbows the next day. It's just a matter of finding them and catching them.". Orange Spoons did well up high. Glow spoons did well deeper down. With the weather conditions improving, more fish should be returning. Check out Keith's Facebook page for more pictures or the website, www.williebeecharters.com for additional information.

Around Manitowoc, boats are getting some good catches of King Salmon and Rainbow Trout and a few Coho mixed in. Most of the Rainbows have been caught up as high as 15 to 35 feet, and as deep down as 90 to 120 feet of water. Down towards the bottom around 110 feet of water, Kings and a few Coho's were caught using orange, glow spoons or flasher fly combos on dipsy divers. Water temperatures ranged from the high 60's on the surface, to the lower 50's to upper 40's down deeper. So pier fisherman were getting some luck as well. Catching Kings and a few Coho using orange or green spoons. A few Rainbows were caught as well.

7/23/25

Fox River

The Fox River has seen some pretty moderate fishing over the past few weeks. Many of the anglers and boaters were out enjoying some good fishing. Walleye, Yellow Perch, White and Smallmouth Bass as well as Sheepshead and Catfish were being caught. Walleye catches were pretty good with many of them ranging between 20 to 25 inches long. Yellow Perch were ranging from 8 to 13 inches long. Many of catchers were in 10 to 18 feet of water. Many of the catches were done with jigs and plastics tipped with minnows or crawlers. The water was pretty warm with temperatures ranging from 74 to 78 degrees.

Door County

Up in Door County it’s been busy and very productive for many of the Shore anglers and boaters. Many of the boaters were around Baileys’ harbor, Rowley’s Bay and Gils Rock, and going for King Salmon. Many of the catches were either early in the morning or a bit after sundown. Spoons and flasher flies were doing the trick in waters 100 to 120 feet deep. Good trolling Speeds were between 2.2 to 2.3 miles per hour. Many of the shore anglers were going after Rock Bass and had the best luck near Fish Creek and Sister Bay. Using ned rigs and paddle tail swim baits.

7/17/25

Dumper Dan, Fishing Lodging and Waterfront Store were fishing straight out of the harbor of Sheboygan and up north to Whistling Straits. The best catches were either during the very early morning hours or the early evening. They were catching kings near the harbor in about 60 feet of water. They were being caught on plugs and spoons. The water temperature was 60 degrees on the surface. Out to 100 to 160 feet of water and straight out and south of Sheboygan. Rainbows and Coho's were being caught about halfway down. Regular spoons were doing the trick. Trolling speeds were 2.4 to 2.6mph. Lake trout were caught near the bottom south of the power plant in 150 to 200 feet of water being caught near the bottom 20 feet. Take a look at the Facebook page for more pictures or their website, www.dumperdan.com.

Keith of Willie Bee Charters has been fishing out of Two Rivers. Things have slowed down during the full moon. They were able to catch a 25-pound King salmon and a few other good size catches. Most of the fish were found around the 70 feet of water. Many of the Rainbows caught were higher up in the water column on orange spoons and mirage flies worked well on the kings. It did take a bit of work and some good luck, but they were able to get some good catches. Check out the Facebook page for pictures or their website, www.williebeecharters.com.

Charlie Blish of Average Guy Adventures checked in. Fishing has slowed a bit. Water temperatures are up and the summer pattern for fish has come. The warmer waters make the fish a bit more lethargic. There are still a lot of fish out there, mainly rainbows. Most can be found near the bottom between 50 to 90 feet of water. Bright spoons were doing well in orange. Natural colors in silver, blue and green were doing well. A few Coho's were in the area as well as Kings. Flasher flies did the best for both of those species in the early morning hours. Check out their Facebook page for pictures or the website. www.averageguyadventures.com

7/9/25

Dumper Dan Fishing Lodging and Waterfront store were fishing straight out of the port of Sheboygan. There is a good King Salmon bite right now. Early mornings and later in the day. Many of the catches were on spoons, silver hordes and on J Plugs. Water temperatures were at 50 degrees on the surface. Around mid-day, they moved to 150 to 200 feet of water. Lakers were being caught near the bottom on spoons. Both Coho and some Steel head were being caught up higher, also on spoons. Water temperature was close to 60 degrees on the surface. Good trolling speeds were 2.5 miles per hour for the kings and 1.9 mph for the Lake Trout. Checkout the Facebook page for pictures and some movies or for additional information, take a look at their website. www.dumperdan.com

In Manitowoc there have been quite a few anglers out in lake Michigan both north and south of town getting some great catches of Kings, Coho, Lake and Rainbow Trout. Some only getting a few and some getting as many as a dozen fish or more. Many of the catches were in caught in depths of 65 to 85 feet of water. Water temperatures were around 62 degrees on the surface. A good mix of Spoons and flasher flies in blue, green and red were doing the best. Good trolling speeds were between 2.4 miles per hour to 2.8 miles per hour. Some pier fishermen were able to catch a few rainbows.

Sturgeon Bay: Shoreline anglers were out targeting smallmouth bass. Both Smallmouth Bass and Rock Bass were caught with worms and soft plastics. Boaters out on Lake Michigan were going after both Trout and Salmon, with Rainbow Trout, Coho Salmon and Chinook Salmon being recorded caught. The depth of bites was primarily between 25-60 feet down in 100-140 feet of water. Glow spoons and flasher flies were commonly used. The trolling speed average was around 2.3 miles per hour. The surface temperature average was 59 degrees Fahrenheit

Bayshore County Park: There was an increase in anglers targeting yellow perch this week, with most reporting success. The most productive area was just north of Bayshore Park in about 22 feet of water, using live nightcrawlers. A few anglers were targeting walleye. One angler reported catching five walleye using a shiver minnow in approximately 8 feet of water near Vincent's Point. The water temperature was approximately 74 degrees Fahrenheit.

7/3/25

Dumper Dan's, Fishing, Lodging And Waterfront Store were fishing straight out of the Sport of Sheboygan. Lake Trout fishing has been going very well, many going from 12 to 25 pounds each. They were fishing in 200 feet of water to 180 feet down. Down riggers did well with spoons up high around 20 feet down. They were catching Lakers, Rainbow and Coho. Lakers were down deeper between 180 to 200 feet of water. Trolling speeds were between 2.2 to 2.4 mph. Lead core 3,5 and 7 color on the planer boards as well as sly divers worked well. Yuk spoons, Pro kings and Salmon Candy spoons. Kings were caught on wire divers 90 feet down with rotating flasher fly combos. Check out their face book page for pictures or the website. www.dumperdan.com.

Charlie Blish of Average Guy Adventures was out very early. Kings were in between 50 to 80 feet of water. Flasher flies in mainly white were doing the trick to bring them in. Rainbows were out a bit deeper. His first mate caught a 16 and a half pound Rainbow. Bright orange and chartreuse were doing very well with rainbows. Coho's were also doing well on natural colored spoons. Many of those catches were done during the early morning hours just before sunrise. Check out their Facebook page for more pictures or the website for addition information. www.adverageguyadventures.com.

Keith of Willie Bee Charters was fishing in between Two Rivers and Manitowoc. They were fishing in 65 to 85 feet of water. Kings were being in deep. Flasher fly combos did very well. Mirage flies with blue or green flashers. Rainbows were more near the surface. Orange spoons worked out the best. Coho's were also being caught. Natural flies were doing the best for the Cohos.

Duck Creek: Moderate fishing pressure was observed this week. A few anglers were catching some largemouth bass, northern pike and walleye, but most anglers reported light catches. Anglers were fishing for bass and northern pike as well as panfish.

Fox River Anglers: Low fishing pressure was observed this week, but many pleasure boaters were out enjoying the sun. High winds and high temperatures likely kept most anglers off the water. Panfish and rough fish were the only species that anglers reported catching, with some yellow perch anglers reporting good catches. Other fish being caught this past week include sheepshead, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass and channel catfish. Water temperatures were in the mid-70s.

Suamico River: Only a few anglers were interviewed this week, with higher numbers of pleasure boaters observed over the weekend. High winds and high temperatures likely kept anglers off the water. Bass fishing was hit or miss, with anglers reporting catching more largemouth bass than smallmouth bass. Walleye anglers reported low catches. Water temperatures were around mid-70s.

6/27/25

Keith of Willie Bee Charters checked in. In between storms they were able to get some good fishing going. Kings were doing well. Larger flashers seem to do the trick. Speckled with a Twinkie rig close to the bottom worked out well in the 90 to 100 foot range. Coho's and Rainbows did well on Peanut flies. The water temperature was still pretty cool at 55 degrees on the surface. High lines did well with black dotted spoons worked for the Rainbows. Check out their Facebook page for more pictures or the website (www.williebeecharters.com) for more information or to book a charter.

Dumper Dan Fishing Lodging and Waterfront Store were straight out of the Sheboygan Harbor. Fishing remains excellent. Kings were going from 10 pounds to 25 pounds were being caught. Mixed in were Coho's and a few Rainbows. Water temperature was 52 degrees on the surface. They were fishing up to 2 miles out of the harbor in 70 to 100 feet of water. Spoons worked out well in orange or gold also in green and silver. White glow in the dark or white cracked ice worked well. Flasher fly combos did well in green with green flies also white with green flies. Trolling speeds were between 2.4 and 2.6 mph. Check out their Facebook page for pictures or the website for additional information.

Oconto county

Yellow perch were the main Fish being caught this week, with good catches reported. Anglers fishing the rock piles where new weeds were present and along the Oconto shoal were finding fish. Crawlers and minnows were working best. Sheepshead, bowfin and white perch were also being caught while perch fishing. Shore anglers in the Oconto River were having good luck catching catfish and sheepshead on crawlers. The weekend's heat wave increased water temperatures quite a bit, with 70 degrees surface temperatures reported in the bay.

Northern Door County: Many anglers out this week had great success, especially on the bay side of Northern Door County. Some hot spots included Fish Creek, Ephraim and Sister Bay. Anglers on shore and boating were out fishing for smallmouth bass. Most success for pier anglers was found using artificial/plastic baits of various colors. Boating anglers on the bay side had success using tubes and soft plastic baits in waters 3-10 feet deep. Though not as busy, the lake side of northern Door County saw some good results, specifically with boating anglers in Rowley's Bay. These anglers used hair jigs in waters around 6 feet deep. Water temperatures this week were in the mid-50s and are on the rise.

Sturgeon Bay: Along the shorelines, anglers were mainly targeting smallmouth bass and yellow perch. Species reported caught during the week include yellow perch, rock bass, bluegill and round goby. Worms were the preferred bait. Lake Michigan boaters were out targeting steelhead, coho salmon and Chinook salmon, with all three species being caught. Depth of bites was primarily between 35 to 50 feet down, with most groups fishing in 100 to 140 feet of water. The average trolling speed was around 2.3. miles per hour. Surface temperatures ranged from 49 to 57 degrees Fahrenheit, with an average of about 53 degrees. Canal boaters were mainly targeting smallmouth bass, yellow perch and walleye. Smallmouth anglers were fishing in 8 to 12 feet of water. Yellow perch anglers were primarily fishing in 13 feet of water using worms as bait. Other species caught during the week included bowfin, freshwater drum and round goby. Surface temperatures in the canal ranged from 60 to 67 degrees Fahrenheit, with an average of about 64 degrees.

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6/20/25

Dumper Dan Fishing Lodging and Water Front Store were fishing straight out and north of Sheboygan in 50 to 130 feet of water. Water temperature was at 52 degrees on the surface. Trolling speeds were 2.4 to 2.6 mph. Rainbows were being caught up high on spoons. Coho's were being caught with red dodgers and green flies on sly divers and planer boards. Kings were caught on wire divers and down riggers deeper in the water column 68 to 80 feet down. The largest King caught was 27 pounds and a few at 25 pounds. You can find some great pictures on their Facebook page or on the website for additional information at www.dumperdan.com.

Fishing on Lake Michigan continues to be very good. Coho's are still in abundance from south around Racine and Kenosha to almost up to Upper Michigan. Depending on where you are different lures are getting results. Around the Manitowoc and Two Rivers area Coho Rigss and spoons in natural orange colors and lighter blues seem to be doing the trick. Down by the Sheboygan Area and further down into Racine and Kenosha, Red Dodgers and in some cases in combination with various green and blue flasher flies are doing very well. Further north Red and orange spoons are doing well. Rainbows being caught higher in the water column. Red Dodgers and flasher flies seem to be the lures of choice and working very well. Surface Water Temperatures From Sheboygan up to Two Rivers go from 51 degrees to the upper 40's for surface water temperatures.

OZAUKEE COUNTY

Port Washington Piers/Harbor. Catches of coho salmon and brown trout have been reported off the south pier and Coal Dock. Most people are having success using both alewives and casting spoons.

Port Washington Ramps. Most anglers were having success catching Coho salmon in shallower depths around 30-50 feet of water on a variety of Coho rigs, mainly dodgers and flies, as well as spoons in a variety of colors. Some catches of Chinook salmon have been reported between 110-150 feet of water, 60-80 feet down on flasher flies and some other Chinook rigs. Rainbow trout catches have also been reported at a variety of depths.

6/13/25

Charlie Blish of Average Guy Adventures. Cohos have been biting a lot. Kings and Rainbows have also been biting throughout the past week as well. Rainbows have been hitting on spoons in orange or natural silver blue. Kings have been caught a bit deeper around 50 to 55 feet down. Cohos have been caught on natural color spoons and on Coho rakes up higher in the water collum in 100 to 160 feet of water. Between the surface and 35 feet of water. Check out their Facebook page for pictures. Or their website for more information. WWW.AVERAGEGUYADVENTURES.COM.

Dumper Dan Fishing Lodging and Water Front Store were fishing straight out and up to 4 miles from the Sheboygan Harbor. Fishing remains very good. Coho Salmon are still out in high numbers. Going out deep lakers are being caught in deep around 10 feet from the bottom in 200 feet of water. The largest one caught was about 24 pounds. In the same area Kings were being caught as well as rainbows. Rainbows were being caught up high on planer boards and kings on wire divers with flasher fly combos. Rainbows on orange spoons. Check out their Facebook page for pictures or the website. WWW.DUMPERDAN.COM

MANITOWOC COUNTY

From Manitowoc down to Cleveland and Hika park, 23 Anglers have been successful targeting Chinook, coho salmon and rainbow trout. The average catches were between four to seven fish. Some of the bigger fish were a Chinook at 17 pounds, three others around 13 pounds, a Rainbow at 10 pounds and a couple of coho around 7 pounds. Some of the Rainbow and Coho are coming out of shallow water in 20-40 feet. Many of the catches were in 100-200 feet of water, with most having success in 100-150 feet. Surface temperatures have ranged from 44 degrees Fahrenheit to 48 degrees Fahrenheit. Anglers have found the most success on flasher flies, with spoons also working. Standout colors include green, chrome and blue. Trolling speeds range from 2.2-3.0 miles per hour, with most running from 2.2-2.5 miles per hour.

Charlie Blish of Average Guy Adventures. Cohos have been biting a lot. Kings and Rainbows have also been biting through out the past week as well. Rainbows have been hitting on spoons in orange or natural silver blue. Kings have been caught a bit deeper around 50 to 55 feet down. Cohos have been caught on natural color spoons and on Coho rakes up higher in the water collum in 100 to 160 feet of water. Between the surface and 35 feet of water. Check out Charlie Blish of Average Guy Adventures’ Facebook page for pictures, or their website for more information. WWW.AVERAGEGUYADVENTURES.COM.

Dumper Dan Fishing Lodging and Water Front Store were fishing straight out and up to 4 miles from the Sheboygan Harbor. Fishing remains very good. Coho Salmon are still out in high numbers. Going out deep lakers are being caught in deep around 10 feet from the bottom in 200 feet of water. The largest one caught was about 24 pounds. In the same area Kings were being caught as well as rainbows. Rainbows were being caught up high on planer boards and kings on wire divers with flasher fly combos. Rainbows on orange spoons. Check out Dumper Dan’s facebook page or their website for pictures. WWW.DUMPERDAN.COM