Eau claire, WI Smallmouth

[WI_Angler1989]

Anyone on here from/fished around the Eau claire, chippewa County ares in wi? I'm on the hunt for new smallie fishing areas in the spring. 

[wisconsin heat]

Big falls in the spring. I've only fished it twice, but it is where I've caught the Smallie in my avatar (3-15). My friend that took me said it is a hit or miss spot though, and it is pretty difficult to get to. 

I mainly fish for largemouth around here.

[WI_Angler1989]

Thanks for the heads up. I've never fished Big Falls, just plenty of swimming. 

[Further North]

I saw a guy yank a 30" pike out of a pool right at the base of the falls one year...it was pretty clearly just hanging out eating bait fish that got swept over.

PM me for some ideas on lakes - I live between Chippewa and Bloomer.

[WI_Angler1989]

Right out of the pools huh? Right where all the people swim! 

Sounds good!

[Travis Gasper]

I live in Bloomer and do a ton of largemouth fishing but would love to catch some smallmouth. I've only ever caught one (in Montreal, WI). Aside from Long Lake I don't know any good areas for smallies around here. I'd like some suggestions too if anyone is willing. I catch and release, if that helps at all.