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Fishing Peshtigo River: what the data says
Lower river walleye and smallmouth to Green Bay. The river tops out around 9 ft. The contours are modeled from the water's real shoreline and maximum depth. Treat them as a rough guide, and never use them for navigation. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
Walleye fishing at Peshtigo River
Spring walleye on Peshtigo River hold shallow, usually 2 to 9 ft. Summer fish stay in 3 to 9 ft, and winter fish hold in 3 to 9 ft. The spot to know is Riffle & run (mile 0.6), a rock pile in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for walleye in spring. Best bite is the evening and early morning. Summer baits: a crawler harness on bottom bouncer or a deep crankbait (trolled) gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 9 ft | dusk & dawn | 1/8 oz jig + minnow, Hair jig |
| Summer | 3 to 9 ft | dusk & dawn | Crawler harness on bottom bouncer, Deep crankbait (trolled) |
| Fall | 3 to 9 ft | dusk & night | Jigging rap, Jig + big minnow |
| Winter | 3 to 9 ft | dusk & dawn | Jigging spoon + minnow head, Rattle bait |
Smallmouth Bass fishing at Peshtigo River
Spring smallmouth bass on Peshtigo River hold shallow, usually 2 to 9 ft. Summer fish stay in 3 to 9 ft, and winter fish hold in 3 to 9 ft. Riffle & run (mile 0.6) is the standout, a rock pile at roughly 3 ft, rated prime for spring smallmouth bass. Best bite is early morning and the evening. A drop shot (goby/minnow) or a ned rig covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 9 ft | dawn & dusk | Ned rig, Tube jig |
| Summer | 3 to 9 ft | dawn & dusk | Drop shot (goby/minnow), Ned rig |
| Fall | 3 to 9 ft | midday & dawn | Jerkbait, Blade bait |
| Winter | 3 to 9 ft | midday | Blade bait, Hair jig |
Channel Catfish fishing at Peshtigo River
Spring channel catfish on Peshtigo River hold shallow, usually 2 to 9 ft. Summer fish stay in 3 to 9 ft, and winter fish hold in 3 to 9 ft. Outside-bend hole (mile 2.5) is the standout, a creek channel at roughly 7 ft, rated prime for summer channel catfish. In summer the feeding windows fall in after dark and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 9 ft | dusk | |
| Summer | 3 to 9 ft | night & dusk | |
| Fall | 3 to 9 ft | dusk | |
| Winter | 3 to 9 ft | midday |
Freshwater Drum fishing at Peshtigo River
Spring freshwater drum on Peshtigo River hold shallow, usually 2 to 9 ft. Summer fish stay in 2 to 9 ft, and winter fish hold in 3 to 9 ft. Outside-bend hole (mile 2.5) is the standout, a creek channel at roughly 7 ft, rated prime for summer freshwater drum. In summer the feeding windows fall in the evening. A jig + crawler combo or a small crankbait (slow) covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 9 ft | midday & dawn | Jig + curly tail (bounced), Small blade bait |
| Summer | 2 to 9 ft | dusk | Jig + crawler combo, Small crankbait (slow) |
| Fall | 3 to 9 ft | midday | Blade bait (vertical), Jigging spoon |
| Winter | 3 to 9 ft | midday | Jigging spoon (slow) |
Notable structure
- Outside-bend hole (mile 2.5): creek channel, around 7 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 4.3): creek channel, around 7 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 8.1): creek channel, around 7 ft
- Current seam (mile 11.2): current seam, around 5 ft
- Riffle & run (mile 0.6): rock pile, around 3 ft
Common questions
How deep is Peshtigo River?
Peshtigo River is about 9 ft at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.
What fish are in Peshtigo River?
Anglers target smallmouth bass, walleye, channel catfish, freshwater drum on Peshtigo River.
Where is the best fishing spot on Peshtigo River?
Riffle & run (mile 0.6) is the top-rated area: a rock pile in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for smallmouth bass in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Peshtigo River?
For walleye, the summer bite is best in the evening and early morning. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Nearby waters
Lake Michigan - Green Bay South · High Falls Flowage · Lake Michigan - Door County · Fox River (Lower) · Shawano Lake · Lake Michigan - Green Bay North and Bays de Noc
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