FISHING REPORT from fishing guide Lynn Harker

July 4, 2019

Weekend fishing report for Bay Lake

Bass fishing remains very strong. Bass have moved to the edge of the weed line in 12-14 ft. Power worms and minnows are working the best. Walleyes are also moving to the weed line edge. Slip bobbers and leeches and lindy rigs are a good choice. Crappies still remain in the heavy cabbage weeds in 8-12 feet. Jigs and minnows and puddle jumpers work very well. Northern pike are everywhere and biting on most any bait you want to use.

 
June 4, 2019
Water temps remain low for this time of year. Weather is slowly warming and fish are getting more active. Walleyes are hitting in most lakes in 12-14 ft on jigs and minnows.
 
Northern pike action is very strong. Look for cabbage weeds, on the edges in 8-14 ft. Spinner baits, crank baits and minnows are all working well. 
 
Bass are just finishing spawning and are getting active. Spinner baits and swim jigs are a great choice this time of year in 3-7 ft.
 
Crappies are spawning now and are on their beds. Please be selective and take only smaller males for now. They are very easy to catch when spawning, and we need to let them raise the next year class.
 
May 10, 2019 – FISHING OPENER!
Opening day was excellent ! Walleyes cooperated in 6-8 ft. Hitting on jigs and minnows.Crappies are in the shallow mud bays. Action has been great!
 

May 9, 2019 – Fishing Opener Outlook

After a cooler than normal spring, water temps still remain in the high 40’s.
Crappie action is still going strong. Look for shallow mud bays in 2-8 feet of water. Crappies will be in or near cover. Cabbage weeds, emerging lily pads or trees are great places to fish. Crappies can be tightly schooled this time of year so keep moving till you find them. You don’t need crappie minnows, small jigs and plastics are fantastic now. My favorite is an 1 1/2 puddle jumper on a light jig.

Walleyes will be shallow. In low light fish in 3-8 ft. During mid day fish the first break in 8-12 ft. It might be too cold for leeches as they will ball up, jig and minnow would be best, preferably shiners. Fish slow! Casting usually is the best approach in shallow water so you don’t spook the fish.

Northern pike will be anywhere in shallow weeds. Shallow crank baits and spinner baits worked slowly will work best.
Remember, you can fish bass on the opener now, but it is catch and release only. Bass are now cruising the shallows in large numbers.
Be safe, water is very cold, always wear your life jacket. Have fun, opening day is a special time!!

 

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