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    Need Areas > Small Rivers and Backwaters..

    I just bought a 2005 Lund Rebel with 25hp. I would like to explore and CATCH bass, Pike etc etc. I am looking for areas in Southern Half of The State that is quiet and is relatively safe(not a River fisherman)and has good Bass, Pike (muskies panfish). Sauk City >?- Backwaters- small rivers with slow current.. Any ideas within 4 hours of IL. /Wis. border ? Pm if its a secret.. I only plan maybe 2 or 3-2 day trips this year fishing rivers or backwaters.. Launch directions are very helpful.

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    #2
    There are plenty of smaller lakes just over the boarder.
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    Pool 13 in the Mississippi has a few ramps right next to some of the best areas.
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    Whitewater is loaded with pike. Bass fishing seems to be making a come back as well.

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    Wisconsin River in the Dells area.

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    I would rather fish Small rivers or backwaters (not general areas) but pinpoint ramps and highways. Pm me if they are quiet and secret. Just some slow moving fish fill rivers or areas off the river..Especially southern Wisconsin. Channels with docks, I need to fish more panfish and Catfish, pike with grand kids...
    Last edited by Basscaster; 01-08-2019 at 10:07 AM.