Delavan Lake Fishing Report 6/14/15 through 6/21/15
Fishing on Delavan Lake has been outstanding. Most of the fish have moved to the outside weed line giving anglers the opportunity to fish without dealing with the green slimy weeds. The fishing pressure has been a bit below average as well.
Northern pike are being caught while slowly back trolling medium suckers in 17-19 ft of water. The best location is from the yacht club to the west. The average size of the fish has been 26-28 inches. I position the medium sucker about 2 foot off bottom.
Largemouth bass fishing is all about the main lake points. The bass are positioned on the tips of the weed points in 15-18 ft of water. The main lake points I concentrate on are Willow Point, Browns Channel and the Yacht Club. The best approach is casting a Chatter Bait or drop shotting a 4 inch finesse worm. Live bait fishermen are also having great success fishing a split shot rigged nightcrawler.
There are two patterns to catch bluegills currently. One is the weed line bite in 10-12 ft of water, but they are also tight to shore spawning on the sand pockets in the weeds. They are being caught on hellgrammites and red worms fished beneath a bobber. My favorite location is just west of willow point and on the weed line by Assembly Park.
Walleye fishing has been spotty. I’ve been catching an occasional fish in 15-18 ft of water. The best method is lindy rigging nightcrawlers or jumbo leeches. The best success is come by Assembly Park.
Crappie action has been improving. The fish are in the 10-12 ft weeds. The best location has been by the Village Supper Club or by Belvidere Park. Try casting small 1/32 oz jigs with purple or chartreuse plastics. A slow retrieve with pauses seems to entice the most bites.
Good luck and I hope to see you on the water. For guide parties, please call Dave Duwe at 608-883-2050