Show 1216: Post-spawn walleyes are biting now on Lake Wisconsin and the Wisconsin River at the Dells. Lake Michigan trolling season kicks off with a good brown and lake trout bite off Sheboygan. Join the Great Wisconsin Birdathon and help raise funds to s
Summary: In the Hupy and Abraham Outdoor Report, Botch Leonhardt, co-owner of River's Edge Resort in Wisconsin Dells, reports the walleye bite is going strong and white bass are starting to show up on the Wisconsin River. He invites listeners to compete in the annual River's Edge Spring Walleye Contest, April 28-30. (<a href="http://www.riversedgeresort.com" target="_blank">riversedgeresort.com</a>, <a href="http://www.hupy.com" target="_blank">hupy.com</a>) Cat. Dan Welsch, proprietor of Dumper Dan's Sportfishing Charters, Condo and Riverfront Store, reports good early-season brown and lake trout action on Lake Michigan off Sheboygan and says his charter boats will start running this weekend. (<a href="http://www.dumperdan.com" target="_blank">dumperdan.com</a>, <a href="http://www.pier17sheboygan.com" target="_blank">pier17sheboygan.com</a>) Migratory bird biologist Diane Packett invites listeners to enter the Great Wisconsin Birdathon to help raise funds for Wisconsin Bird Conservation projects and encourages them to donate to the Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund when they renew sporting licenses. (<a href="http://www.wisconservation.org" target="_blank">wisconservation.org</a>, <a href="http://www.cherishwisconsin.org" target="_blank">cherishwisconsin.org</a>) In the Madison Outdoors Report, exclusive to podcasts and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast, McFarland guide Ron Barefield reports good walleye and sauger action on Lake Wisconsin and says bluegills and crappies are biting on Lake Wisconsin and lakes Mendota and Montana. Enter the drawing for a Niagara Falls Adventure fishing vacation package, compliments of Niagara Falls USA, which includes a half day of fishing with Jiggin' Jake's Guide Service on the Lower Niagara River, two nights lodging at Niagara Crossing Hotel & Spa in Lewiston, free passes to all the great tourist attractions in the Falls, and a Shimano Compre rod and Sahara reel package. To enter, visit <a href="http://Niagarafallsusa.com" target="_blank">Niagarafallsusa.com</a>, search fishing and request a free Niagara Falls Fishing and Outdoor Activities Map, or call 877-FALLS-US. Join Dan for a fall fishing trip to Ballard's Black Island Resort on Lake of the Woods, Sept. 17-23. Trip includes six nights in private cabins on Black Island, five days of guided fishing, all meals, boats, tackle, bait, and fish cleaning. Limited to 18 people. For details, call 218-634-1996 or visit <a href="http://blackisland.com" target="_blank">blackisland.com</a>. Registration closes April 30.
