LAKE PUCKAWAY
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Fishing on Lake Puckaway
Once considered a "dead" lake, Lake Puckaway has bounced back to become one of
the hottest bodies of water in south-central Wisconsin, especially for fishing.
Located on the shores of Marquette, about 10 miles from Markesan, Lake Puckaway
is home to a variety of fish species. Northern, largemouth bass, crappies,
bluegills and perch tantalize even the most discriminating fishermen.
Probably the most sought after species is the yellow perch. The best time to
catch these tasty fish usually starts in June and continues all summer. While
anglers give up on perch in the fall, many locals still catch them right up until
the lake freezes.
Lake Puckaway is one of the first lakes that see fishermen in April. The season
is open year-round on Lake Puckaway, and most anglers take advantage of that
fact to chase lunker-sized walleyes in the spring.
Once the lake freezes over, the action doesn't let up. Scores of hardy souls dot
the frozen lake, building a miniature town with their ice shanties.
Organizations throughout the county hold numerous fisherees all winter long,
proving there is excellent fishing.
The revitalized lake is also home to thousands of ducks and geese each year.
Waterfowl, because of the weed growth that benefits the fish, have found Lake
Puckaway a good place to rest during the fall migration.
Non-game birds also call Lake Puckaway home. Great blue herons and
double-breasted cormorants nest in the middle of the lake, while forester's
terns make the cane beds their home throughout the summer.
Lake Puckaway offers much more than just fishing and hunting to vacationers. Its
shallow shorelines and hard, sandy bottoms, make it ideal for swimming. With
more than 5,000 acres of open water, skiers, boaters and fisherman have plenty
of space to pursue their interests.
The pictures below show the potential of Lake Puckaway.
The first three rows are pictures of a recent Rod and Gun Club Fishery.
The rest of the pictures show the process that is used to remove rough fish
(mainly carp) from the lake. The fish are netted and sorted, removing the
rough fish and releasing the game fish. It is a very interesting process.
Even more interesting however are the size and variety of fish caught.
Enjoy the pictures!
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A special Thank You to Paul and
Jane Gettelman for providing the following pictures and giving us
some insight into Lake Puckaway! |
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