I've fished the Hayward and Chetek areas sporadically over the years from 1977-2001 and always caught fish no matter what lake I was on. Due to changing plans I have the week of Oct 16-23 open and am considering either a road trip or a week in a northwoods cabin doing some fishing. Is that week too late and am I begging the weather gods to make me sit in the cabin and read a book all week or is decent fishing still available as far north as Hayward at that time?