Delavan Lake Fishing Report 5/8/17 through 5/14/17
Opening Day is here! Delavan is substantially colder than typical for this time of year. Fishing is a bit more challenging that other years. Hopefully the weather starts heating up so the fishing improves.
The best bite on the lake is crappies. They are in 12 ft of water about 5-6 ft down. The best location is the docks on the north shore. Chartreuse plastics fished on a 1/32 oz lead head jig are producing the most fish. I have been cruising along the shore until I find an active school. Once found, I anchor and fish that location for a while.
Walleye fishing has been great at night. Look for them in 12 ft of water approximately 8 foot down. Trolling purple crank baits has been producing most of the success. The best location is by Assembly Park or the Village Supper Club.
Bluegill fishing has been good in the shallows near Viewcrest channel or Highlands Channel. You want to fish a bobber with an ice jig or wax worm. Fish the ice jig about 1 foot off bottom. The bluegills are weeks away from spawning. Once they start spawning the fishing will improve and the bigger fish will be found.
Northern pike fishing has been average. The pike are in the shallow bays. I’ve found fish in Viewcrest Bay, Highlands Bay and Browns channel. I have been using medium suckers fished on a 1/0 hook. The best bet is in 6 ft of water. You want to place the bait about 4 ft below the surface. I have been anchoring in scattered weeds and casting into the openings.
Largemouth bass fishing has been sporadic. Due to the cooler water temperatures, the fish aren’t concentrated in the shallow waters just yet. I’ve been catching a few fish by the outlet and a few in front of Lake Lawn Lodge. The best success so far, has been on split shot rigged nightcrawler or a green pumpkin Senko. I’ve been working a depth of 4-5 ft of water.
Good luck and I hope to see you on the water. For guide parties, please call Dave Duwe at 262-728-8063