Excited to catch or shoot some fish? With Fins and Fly Adventures we can make that happen! From fly fishing backwater Smallmouth to bowfishing under the stars we’ve got you covered! With years of fishing experience you’re bound to have a heck
"Captain Gabe is a personable guide with great knowledge of the local waters." — Chuck,
Make the most of your time in Eau Claire and go fishing with Forever Phishing in Western Wisconsin. With Captain Austin at the helm, you'll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.
Enjoy a day on the ice fishing for Bass, Bluegill, Crappie, Perch, Pike, Walleye, and Musky. I also offer guided trips for Trout on a few lakes in the area. All trips are dependent on safe ice conditions.
Holcombe sits on a scenic stretch of the Chippewa River where the Holcombe Flowage spreads into a maze of bays, islands, and timbered shorelines—prime water for anglers who love variety. Here you can target classic Northwoods favorites like Muskellunge, Walleye, Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and dependable panfish such as Crappie, Bluegill, and Perch.
The mix of river current and reservoir habitat creates year-round opportunities. In spring, warming shallows and tributary mouths draw Walleye and Crappie. As summer settles in, weedlines, mid-lake humps, and stump fields hold active Bass and Pike, while Musky patrol breaks and points—perfect for bucktails, jerkbaits, and evening topwater. Come fall, cooling temps concentrate trophy fish on sharp drops and rock/gravel structure. Winter brings hardwater action, with tip-ups for Walleye and Pike and jigging bites for panfish when conditions allow.
What sets Holcombe apart is its fishy diversity and easy access. You’ll find boat launches around the flowage, quiet backwaters for kayaks, and broad flats for drifting or trolling. Local Holcombe fishing charters and guides know how to read changing river flows, seasonal weed growth, and bait movements to keep you on fish in any month.
Whether you’re chasing your first Musky, filling a livewell with Crappie, or exploring new water with the family, Holcombe offers the quintessential Wisconsin fishing experience—wild scenery, willing fish, and plenty of room to fish your way.
