Northeast Region

Calendar

June 1-4 Crivitz - The Service Wall that Heals

June 2-3 Shawano - Sundrop Dayz

June 3 Florence - Rummage and Craft Sale

June 3-4 Free Fishing Weekend in Wisconsin

June 3 Gillet - Patriot (ATV/UTV) Ride

June 8-Aug 21 Crivitz - Flea & Farmers Market

June 9 Laona - Rock the Block begins

June 9-11 Oconto - Copperfest

June 10-11 Wabeno - Ride for Research Dual Sport

Motorcycle Event

June 10 -11 Wittenberg - Community Days

June 11 Gillett - Oconto County Breakfast on the Farm

June 14 Crandon - Waterski Show Opening Night

June 16-17 Gillet - Truck Show, Live Music, Parade

June 17 Shawano - Rhubarb Festival

June 23-25 Crandon - Forest County Potawatomi Brush Run Off-Road Races

June 25 Pulaski - Shawano County Brunch on the Farm

Oconto County is BIG on Fishing

OCONTO COUNTY - Whether you’re seeking a relaxing day enjoying the area’s waterways or you’re a hard-core angler looking to land a lunker, Oconto County is the place to be with some of the best fishing opportunities in the state.

The quality fishing opportunities in Oconto County have not gone unnoticed with several major fishing tournaments on tap for 2023. Among those, The Master Walleye Circuit will take place in Oconto on July 21-23. While the AIM Weekend Walleye Series will be hosting another tournament in Oconto slated for Aug. 25-26. If you’re up for the competition, you can register for the tournaments by visiting their websites.

Walleye fishing usually kicks off on the Bay of Green Bay tributaries in late March or early April, depending on the weather. In June and July, schools of walleye make their way to mid-lake flats and reefs. From August through November, anglers head to the north part of the Bay to catch trophy walleyes in the 25- to 33-inch range.

In addition to the Bay itself, there are a number of rivers and tributaries in Oconto County that deliver phenomenal walleye runs. Machickanee Flowage near Oconto Falls offers walleye, northern pike, bass and panfish, in addition to trout and salmon. The same goes for the Oconto River. These various river systems provide an opportunity to fish all spring and even provide opportunities for shore fishing, but if you want a chance at your personal best, the Bay of Green Bay is the place to go. Big water = big fish!

If walleye isn’t your fish of choice, the 378 lakes in Oconto County also offer plenty of trout, panfish, bass and northern pike. There are tremendous opportunities for any skill level, and if you don’t have equipment, area fishing guides can put you on the honey holes. For more information on Oconto County and its fishing, visit ocontocounty.org.