Delavan Lake Fishing Report 10/5/15 through 10/11/15
With the cooler weather the fishing on Delavan has started to improve. The only downfall is that because of the fall season, we had to deal with a very harsh east wind for most of the week. The fish were stacked on main lake points that were wind blown. It was hard to fish there due to the wind though.
Largemouth bass have been stacked on Willow Point, Yacht Club point and 3 flags. The best depth is 12-14 ft of water. The best presentation has been medium suckers fished on a lindy rig or a split shot rig. The fish are located on the weedline in 12-14 ft of water. With the dropping water temperature minnows will continue to be the best bait. The best spots have been the ones with a lot of wind blowing right toward the point, the wind is pushing the bait fish right to the point causing the game fish to school up.
Walleye fishing has started to improve with the cooler water. The best depth has been 22-24 ft of water. They are positioned outside the weedline and aggressively hitting extra large fat head minnows or nightcrawlers. Look for the fish by Browns Channel or just west of the Yacht Club. There is limited success while trolling deep diving crankbaits along the weed lines in 18-24 ft of water. If you try, use a crappie pattern for the crankbait.
Northern Pike fishing has started to improve. The most aggressive fish are in the 14-16 ft depth range. I’ve been catching the most by 3 flags or by Browns Channel. I’ve found the bigger the sucker the better. You want to try to position the bait 1 foot above the weeds. Due to the wind, that is very difficult to do.
Crappie fishing is also starting to improve along the weedlines in 12-14 ft of water. The best location has been by Belvidere Park or by Delavan Lake Marina. You want to use 1/32 oz jigs with purple or chartreuse plastics. The crappie fishing will continue to improve as the water temps go down.
Bluegill fishing has started to improve in the main lake basin. The bluegills are starting to suspend in deep water in 30-40 ft. the bluegills are positioned 15-20 ft down in the water column. You want to fish for them with small ice jigs tipped with wax worms or giant red leaf worms. Look for the fish off the Assembly park point or the Village Supper Club.
Good luck and I hope to see you on the water. For guide parties, please call Dave Duwe at 608-883-2050