Fox River

UPDATE - ALMOST SOLD OUT> NEED TO KNOW Immediately if you still want to go.  

Hello, The Pishtaka Wildlife Society out of Rochester has been stocking walleyes for many years in the Fox River in Rochester as well as further up the river at the public boat launch by the bridge. Each year we hold a banquet and the proceeds from this fundraiser support this activity, as well as many other local organizations. This year we are having this banquet on April 5th at the Cotton Exchange, beginning at 5:00. Dinner tickets are $65 and a table of 10 is $600. You can PM me if you want a invitation to this event. Those walleyes should be running very soon, so good luck to all those fishing for them.

Went to the Fox with my son tonight.  Fished both Waterford and Rochester.  Water is pretty clear at both spots, but not as high as you would expect for all of the rain and runoff as of late. The dam at Rochester is wide open, however, so if you venture out in waders there, be careful.  Saw a fair number of people out and about at both spots, and I spoke with most of them.  No one had caught any game fish, and from the sound of things, it is clear that it's a bit early for the walleyes yet.  WIth the warmer weather coming this week, hopefully, they start to show up.  

ScalesnTails,
Thanks for the compliment but I’m hardly the “best”!
If your struggling, and feeling frustrated, just remember fishing can be a challenging activity, and  that success involves a combination of skill, patience, and a bit of luck.
 Just remember that fishing isn’t all about catching fish but enjoying the outdoors,spending time with family and friends and appreciating the peacefulness of being on the water. Maybe try some new techniques, baits, or areas, because when you do find them, it’s more satisfying that you did it yourself. My post is just to let you know they are here and not to overlook the Fox!
Remember, the joy of fishing isn’t measured by the number of fish you caught, but by the memories and experiences you create along the way.
So please enjoy my memories and experiences, I know I do!
   Peace

Went out several times this week (M, W, and Fri).   Fished with jigs on 
usual spots on the river. Two carp and cold hands.  Water temps ranged from 34 to 37 deg.
Friends had similar results at the Rock River in Jefferson.  Better days ahead.

Made it out again Wednesday 15th to feed my addiction .
The eyes were cooperative as I landed 8 decent fish, most 14-15” with two a bit bigger.
All on plastics.
Huge thanks to the walleye club for all their work on making this a nice little gem in SE Wisc!

CatMan, I was a little further north on the river than you were. Water is high but pretty clean.

I was able to make it out again for about 45 minutes. Three eyes tonight, two were a bit bigger than the last few I’ve caught. 1/16 oz with small plastic.  

Fished yesterday afternoon for a couple hours below Echo Lake damn and did not catch anything and didn't see any other anglers catch but i didn't see anyone else so that may be why.
The water looks a lot clearer by you Tdavid, maybe i need to move upriver.

Made it out yesterday for about 45 min.
I was able to catch a few small males and missed another.
Good to be fishing open water again!