Hello, I'm Clueless

[cleomoon]

Hi! I'm clueless about anywhere to fish in Dane County, Wisconsin. I have gone fishing only once, and didn't catch anything. I know that's probably normal, but I would like to catch somthing this summer.

Does anyone know a good place to fish, and if so what type of bait the fish like? I'm trying to stay away from killing anything, I'm a vegetarian.

Thanks for the help,

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[davetclown]

good to see you getting out for some fresh air,

I am not around your area, so I cant realy clue ya in to any hot spots. and ya, timeing is probably the most important thing about fishing, That is if ya got the time your gonna catch fish.... its just a matter of time, well location dose help a little...[:p]

here is a list of parks in your area, if they have this icon then it has fishing oppertunities...

good luck, and be sure to come back and let us know how you do, pics are always welcome...[cool]

[url "http://www.countyofdane.com/lwrd/parks/parklist.asp#babcock"]Babcock Park[/url]
[url "http://www.countyofdane.com/lwrd/parks/parklist.asp#badgerprairie"]Badger Prairie Park[/url]
[url "http://www.countyofdane.com/lwrd/parks/parklist.asp#brigham"]Brigham Park[/url]
[url "http://www.countyofdane.com/lwrd/parks/parklist.asp#cam-rock"]Cam-Rock Park[/url]
[url "http://www.countyofdane.com/lwrd/parks/parklist.asp#donald"]Donald Park[/url]
[url "http://www.countyofdane.com/lwrd/parks/parklist.asp#festge"]Festge Park[/url]
[url "http://www.countyofdane.com/lwrd/parks/parklist.asp#fishcamp"]Fish Camp Park[/url]
[url "http://www.countyofdane.com/lwrd/parks/parklist.asp#fishlake"]Fish Lake Park[/url]
[url "http://www.countyofdane.com/lwrd/parks/parklist.asp#goodland"]Goodland Park[/url]
[url "http://www.countyofdane.com/lwrd/parks/parklist.asp#halfway"]Halfway Prairie School[/url]
[url "http://www.countyofdane.com/lwrd/parks/parklist.asp#iceage"]Ice Age Trail Junction Area[/url]
[url "http://www.countyofdane.com/lwrd/parks/parklist.asp#indian"]Indian Lake[/url] [url "http://www.countyofdane.com/lwrd/parks/parklist.asp#lafollette"]LaFollette Park[/url]
[url "http://www.countyofdane.com/lwrd/parks/parklist.asp#lakefarm"]Lake Farm Park[/url]
[url "http://www.countyofdane.com/lwrd/parks/parklist.asp#lakeview"]Lake View Woods[/url]
[url "http://www.countyofdane.com/lwrd/parks/parklist.asp#mccarthy"]McCarthy Youth & Conservation Park[/url]
[url "http://www.countyofdane.com/lwrd/parks/parklist.asp#mendota"]Mendota Park[/url]
[url "http://www.countyofdane.com/lwrd/parks/parklist.asp#ninesprings"]Nine Springs E-Way[/url]
[url "http://www.countyofdane.com/lwrd/parks/parklist.asp#pheasant"]Pheasant Branch Creek Conservancy (North)[/url]
[url "http://www.countyofdane.com/lwrd/parks/parklist.asp#philswoods"]Phil's Woods[/url]
[url "http://www.countyofdane.com/lwrd/parks/parklist.asp#prairiemoraine"]Prairie Moraine Park[/url]
[url "http://www.countyofdane.com/lwrd/parks/parklist.asp#riley-deppe"]Riley-Deppe Park[/url]
[url "http://www.countyofdane.com/lwrd/parks/parklist.asp#salmo"]Salmo Pond[/url]
[url "http://www.countyofdane.com/lwrd/parks/parklist.asp#schumacher"]Schumacher Farm[/url]
[url "http://www.countyofdane.com/lwrd/parks/parklist.asp#stewart"]Stewart Park[/url]
[url "http://www.countyofdane.com/lwrd/parks/parklist.asp#tokencreek"]Token Creek Park[/url]
[url "http://www.countyofdane.com/lwrd/parks/parklist.asp#viking"]Viking Park[/url]
[url "http://www.countyofdane.com/lwrd/parks/parklist.asp#walkingiron"]Walking Iron Park[/url]
[url "http://www.countyofdane.com/lwrd/parks/parklist.asp#yahara"]Yahara Heights / Cherokee Marsh[/url]
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[cleomoon]

Thank you so much, I'll look at those parks. Do you happen to live anywhere near the Wisconsin River? I'm going on a camping trip really close to there and I want to know if it's worth packing all my fishing stuff.

Thanks,

Cleomoon[]
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[davetclown]

sorry, I am about 350 miles east, near the detroit river....

I generaly carry a genneral tackle box with a little of every thing. unless I am planning on targeting something spiffic.

ya never know what you will run in to, But I hear from the news the rivers over your way are swellen pretty high, so be carefull....

let us know how you do... You may even want to dial up a local bait shop near where your are headed for a quick lead... just remember, you are always getting yesterdays news, so if the fish were hitting hot yesterday, they may not be as hot today, but still worth the trip even if all ya get is a little fresh air and some sun....
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[cleomoon]

Okay,

Thanks a lot![]
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[karmath]

Hi, I had never gone to fishing. But heard that its a nice experience.

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Sorry Hannah, not sure what happened to the content of the first post so I'll give it another try.

For your purposes, artificial baits would be your alternative to live bait. Find water 4-8 feet deep within casting distance of shore and fan cast small crankbaits, spinnerbaits or twister tail jigs. Lake Mendota contains carp, can be caught using cheese and dough baits dropped on the bottom. Lake-Link website has specific reports for the lakes in your area, good info from local fisherpeople. Pick up a couple fishing magazines, can give you a little more insight into the details. Good luck!
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