Sunfish and Bass fishing at Confluence Pond

Following Pheasant Branch conservatory to its source, we arrived at confluence pond. We fished the Dam, a stream outlet, and a drainage area and caught some pretty epic sunfish and some small bass. We will return to fish for the larger predators.

Fishing Pheasant Branch Creek and ponds Part II

After a day of storms, the water level in pheasant branch creek was much higher than before. I was able to get below the dam on a steep hill and bag 2 fish there but the rest of the area above the dam was a wash until I got to the pond that the stream came out of where there were many big Sunfish waiting for me.

Madison to Dodgeville Biking, the 100 mile oout and back

Did my first 100 mile route of the year. From Madison to Governor Dodge State Park, then out via Dodgeville and back, covering the whole length of military ridge state trail, twice. Almost all the water fountains were out of commission which made this a harder ride.

Fishing at Lake Belle View

Continuing on the fishing quest. I went to Lake Belle View and fished for a little more than an hour before the sun went down. Caught multiple species of fish in a secret location.

Creek fishing adventure at Pheasant Branch Conservancy

Since the lake is full of Algae, I went to a small creek at the local Pheasant Branch conservancy to fish the stream. I heard there might be trout there. I did not catch any trout but I did catch Creek chubs, Warmouths, Gree Sunfish, and bluegills for an excellent fishing day.

Capital City and Southwest bike Trails

Decided to go on a ride today and just circled the Madison Area. Took the Southwest Bike path until it crossed the Capital City Trail and then took it until it hit lake Monona. About 23.3 miles in all and a great adventure.

Fishing at Fox River Dam in Waukesha

Went fishing at the Fox River Dam in Waukesha this weekend. Spent most of the time talking to other people about what bait they were using and seeing what was in the water. Mostly sunfish that you could use as bait to catch larger fish like bowfin. Landed a bullhead and a sunfish myself, lost what seemed to be a channel cat and saw someone pull up a snapping turtle.

Biking from Madison to Sauk City

Another Biking adventure Video Series. The route from Madison to Sauk City is about 45 miles out and back for me. it crosses several bike trails and many miles of backroads and finally crosses the Wisconsin River before arriving at Sauk City.

Freshwater Drum(sheepshead) hitting hard at Jefferson Dam

Going to a small pond with no fish first and the to Babcock county park. Caught 1 bass there after a few hours and decided to go to fish camp, only to find there were too many boats for me to fish off the dock. Finally decided to go to Jefferson Dam. After catching nothing for the first hour and a half, I put on a purple worm lure around dusk and that's when all the fish started hitting. Three Freshwater Drum within 40 minutes.

Almost got skunked fishing, but last location saved me

Spent Sunday running all over Southern Wisconsin trying to catch fish but Salmo Pond, Lake Wisconsin, and Prairie Du Sac Dam were all very disappointing. I headed back to crystal lake at almost dusk and managed to salvage what was left of the day by hooking three bass.