![]() ![]() We kept the boat in about 15 feet of water and ran a variety of lures to test various depths.Īt 6:50 Carey's hunch was answered with a surging rod. The water temperature was 48 degrees and the walleyes, Wisconsin's favorite game fish, would likely be at the tail end of their spawning period or just after it.Ĭarey thought trolling would be the best way to cover water and find some active fish, likely walleyes or northerns. Walleyes or northerns were the target for the Governor's Fishing Opener The Phillips Chain holds a diverse fish population, including walleyes, northern pike, muskellunge, smallmouth bass, black crappies and bluegills, according to the Department of Natural Resources. "Now we'll learn what we can and adapt," Carey said. Planer boards helped separate the lines across a 50-foot swath from port to starboard. With a slight chop on the water and thick overcast sky, Mother Nature seemed to be cooperating.Ĭarey piloted her boat through the chain to Long Lake and we set out five trolling lines, each with a crank bait on the end. The game plan was for the four of us to fish for three hours and try to dial in a bite before Carey would take out the main act, Gov. It is divided into sections called Duroy, Elk, Long and Wilson lakes. The Phillips Chain covers 1,236 acres of impounded water along the Elk River. The outing was part of the Governor's Fishing Opener, held this year in Phillips. ![]() More: Wisconsin fishermen have asked for years that the price of a trout stamp be increased. ![]()
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