Wisconsin fishing guide Jeff Evans gives his latest Hayward Wisconsin fishing report on August 26th, 2024.
Hayward Wisconsin Fishing Report: 8-26-24
The fishing has been good in the Hayward area and anglers can expect to catch a variety of species like smallmouth bass, walleye, panfish, and northern pike. The water temperatures are in the low seventies on most lakes in the area and fish are in the late summer patterns.
Hayward Wisconsin Fishing Report: Smallmouth Bass
We are catching numbers of smallmouth bass in fifteen feet of water on main lake humps, points, and reefs. Rocky structure has been key. If you can find good rocks you should be able to find nice numbers of smallmouth bass. Ned rigs and drop shots have been the best way to catch them.
Hayward Wisconsin Fishing Report: Musky
Muskies are being caught in the area. Look for muskies along the deep weed edge in fifteen to twenty feet of water. A few fish can also be found shallower. Big rubber baits have worked best, but muskies can be moved on blades and pull-pause baits.
Hayward Wisconsin Fishing Report: Walleye
A lot of the lakes in the Hayward area have walleyes suspended out over twenty to thirty feet of water. You can catch them trolling crawlers harnesses with snap weights or deep diving crankbaits. The best bite has been early in the morning or late in the evening, but walleyes can be caught all throughout the day.
Hayward Wisconsin Fishing Report: Panfish
The panfish bite has really picked up on most of the lakes in the area. On some of the lakes in the area the panfish have began to push out onto the main lake basins. We caught some nice crappies today in about twenty feet of water. Small jigs paired with plastics have worked best. Fish them right over the side of the boat and suspend your bait a few feet off the bottom.
Lake Superior
Walleyes can be caught trolling along the South shore of Lake Superior. Deep diving Husky Jerks have worked incredible well. Focus on depths between twenty and thirty feet of water. Don’t be afraid to change colors often.
