Fishing Reports

Been an interesting week on the water. The Bluegills are done spawning for the most part, and although small gills can still be found in the shallows, better panfish are starting to appear on the deeper weedlines. Silver, Ashipunn and the Madison lakes have been giving up some good batches of panfish.

Bass are moving in their summer patterns, anglers over the weekend reported catching fish both shallow and deep. Docks, slop and the deep weedlines all have active fish. Largemouth have been active on Okauchee, Oconomowoc and Pine, but I'm sure most area lakes have active fish on weed edges in 8-12 feet of water.

Muskies have been a little spotty. At least one big fish was caught over the weekend (in garvin lake) Many anglers have begun trolling for them in deeper water, but other anglers have reported raising fish along the deepest weedlines. Fish have been caught on Labelle, Okauchee, Oconomowoc and Pewaukee in the last week.

Walleye action has been above average. Spinner harnesses with leeches, back trolled on lindy rigs or behind bottom bouncers has been the method. Suckers fished on a split shot rig have been taking some better fish, especially in the late evenings. Weedeges and sand grass are the areas to key on.

Pike action has been super hot. Fish the weed flats and outside edges with spinners or live bait. Smaller crankbaits have also been producing some fish.


Good Luck Out There
CT