Fishing/Water/Ice Reports
Eau Galle Reservoir (Lake George) - Spring Valley, WI
Special Notice for the Eau Galle Recreational Area:
Due to vandalism in the main day use area, the park will only be open from 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM. People have been off-roading in the wet/soft grounds causing damage. Someone else vandalized one of the signs along the spillway road (the arrow sign on the corner). Suspect vehicles were a red Ford diesel truck (details of this vehicle have been shared with St. Croix sheriff's department), a SUV, and a black truck.
We spoke to the park rangers and the following will apply for now.
-The gate at the end of Eau Galle Dam Road will be closed from 3:30 PM until 7:30 AM. Foot traffic is still welcome in the recreational area, but vehicles are not allowed during this time.
-The gate to the Overlook remains closed.
-The life jackets in the life jacket loaner stations have been removed due to the recent vandalism. (If you need a life jacket to borrow please contact us and we have some that we can loan you) until these issues pass
-If you plan to kayak/canoe/fish past 3:30 PM you will need to use the Losey Creek launch (gravel launch on the North side of the lake off 10th).
It is unfortunate a few have ruined a place of solace for many during these difficult times. Please report any issues to the rangers, or local law enforcement.
Small Craft Outfitters if offering a FREE Guided Kayak Fishing Adventure for a group of up to 4 for anyone that provides information leading to a fine/conviction of anyone associated with the recent vandalism.
Water Conditions:
Water Temp: 43-47 degrees in main lake, high 30s in the river. The recent snowfall dropped river temps from the melt-off.
Water Clarity:
Lake: Muddy from recent rains and wind, approx 2 feet of visibility
River: Lightly stained, approx. 4 feet
Targeting bass - the river wasn't productive with plastics or spinnerbaits. Though trout were still aggressive and going after the bass lures. We lost two nice bass along the dam were the water temps were warmest. Both on spinnerbaits tight to wood.
Special Notice for the Eau Galle Recreational Area:
Due to vandalism in the main day use area, the park will only be open from 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM. People have been off-roading in the wet/soft grounds causing damage. Someone else vandalized one of the signs along the spillway road (the arrow sign on the corner). Suspect vehicles were a red Ford diesel truck (details of this vehicle have been shared with St. Croix sheriff's department), a SUV, and a black truck.
We spoke to the park rangers and the following will apply for now.
-The gate at the end of Eau Galle Dam Road will be closed from 3:30 PM until 7:30 AM. Foot traffic is still welcome in the recreational area, but vehicles are not allowed during this time.
-The gate to the Overlook remains closed.
-The life jackets in the life jacket loaner stations have been removed due to the recent vandalism. (If you need a life jacket to borrow please contact us and we have some that we can loan you) until these issues pass
-If you plan to kayak/canoe/fish past 3:30 PM you will need to use the Losey Creek launch (gravel launch on the North side of the lake off 10th).
It is unfortunate a few have ruined a place of solace for many during these difficult times. Please report any issues to the rangers, or local law enforcement.
Small Craft Outfitters if offering a FREE Guided Kayak Fishing Adventure for a group of up to 4 for anyone that provides information leading to a fine/conviction of anyone associated with the recent vandalism.
Water Conditions:
Water Temp: 43-47 degrees in main lake, high 30s in the river. The recent snowfall dropped river temps from the melt-off.
Water Clarity:
Lake: Muddy from recent rains and wind, approx 2 feet of visibility
River: Lightly stained, approx. 4 feet
Targeting bass - the river wasn't productive with plastics or spinnerbaits. Though trout were still aggressive and going after the bass lures. We lost two nice bass along the dam were the water temps were warmest. Both on spinnerbaits tight to wood.