Lake Time Lures

05/03/2026

Who else spent opening day finally getting the boat ready? Hopefully next weekend we can be back on the water.

04/05/2026

02/14/2026

The purple Ice Beavers were the ticket for one of our customers this past week! If anyone gets a good picture they would like to share to us, we would love to see it.

02/08/2026

We are now offering an Ice Beaver Essential’s Kit starting at $10 for 50 tails! If you would like more of any color it would be an additional $1 per 10 tails. You can fit up to 50 tails per slot. We offer local pick-up or we can ship for an additional cost.

01/31/2026

At Lake Time Lures we like supporting those who support us! If you are looking for a guide for the Wisconsin River, please check out Kenny Wallock’s Professional Guiding!!

01/26/2026

Here’s a nice walleye I caught this weekend! Anyone else bare the cold weather and have any success? If so, feel free to share your pics in the comments!

01/19/2026

MARSH HAVEN NATURE CENTER
Waupun, WI

FREE Open House🎉

❤️VALENTINE'S DAY CANDLELIGHT HIKE❤️

When: Saturday, February 14, 2026
Time: 2 - 7PM

Includes snowshoeing/hiking (snowshoe use free of charge) along with a
bonfire (free smore pack for every visitor).

Also indoor activities and crafts for kids!!!

Candles will light the trail starting at 4PM

KAMO Mentors, Kids, and Volunteers are assisting with snowshoes and the bonfire.

01/15/2026

Ice Fishing FAQs ahead of Free Fishing Weekend (Jan. 17-18):

How safe is the ice?
Ice is never 100% safe. Conditions can change often and differ per waterbody. The DNR does not monitor ice conditions. Check with area bait shops or outfitters for local conditions.

What kind of gear do I need?
Basic ice fishing equipment may be available to use for free through the DNR’s fishing equipment for loan program. Ice augers (hand, drill-powered or gas/electric) are used to drill through ice. Existing holes can often be reopened with a chisel or spud bar.

For tackle, ice fishing typically involves jigging and set-lines like tip-ups. Small jigs, spoons and live bait such as wax worms or minnows are effective. Three hooks, baits or lures may be used by each licensed angler at one time to maximize your chances while out on the ice. Carry pliers for hook removal and a ruler to check if a fish meets the legal-size requirements to keep.

What might I catch?
Figuring this out is part of the fun, as fish species vary lake to lake. Commonly targeted species through the ice include bluegill, crappie, perch, walleye, bass and northern pike.

What are the regulations and license requirements?
During Winter Free Fishing Weekend, residents and nonresidents may fish most state waters without purchasing a fishing license, trout stamp or salmon stamp. Outside of Free Fishing Weekend, anglers who are 16 years old or older need a fishing license to fish in any waters of the state. Fishing licenses are sold online through Go Wild and at more than 1,000 license agents across the state. A driver’s license or social security number is required to purchase a license.

The 2025-2026 hook and line fishing and trout season regulations apply at all times and are available online and in print in English, Spanish, Hmong and large print versions.

Visit the DNR’s Learn to Fish webpage for more information. https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Fishing/learntofish

Photo Credit: Council to Advance Hunting and Shooting Sports

01/07/2026

Is there any High schoolers in the Waupun area looking for an Ice shanty. I have one available but you will need to replace the rope on it and one of the carpet pieces is loose. The canvas is still in good shape with one 2” cut in it that could be patched. One of the bar set ups needs new shock cord or you can just fumble with it to set-up. I was planning on throwing away but I thought I would see if anyone would like to put the effort into fixing it and using it first.