Delavan Lake Fishing Report 6.19.16 through 6.26.16
Fishing on Delavan Lake has been fantastic both in numbers and size. The fish are in their summer patterns, which is the deep weed line bite.
Bluegill fishing has been excellent. I’ve been catching most of my fish in 13-14 ft of water right on the weed line. The best approach is a small split shot and a single hook fished straight underneath the boat. The best location has been by Browns Channel or the west end near Viewcrest. With the warmer weather the fish will be sliding deeper as the summer wears on. Remember to be selective in harvesting and not just keep all of the big fish.
Largemouth bass are on the deep weed lines in 15-17 ft of water. They are concentrating on the main lake points. They can be caught on 4 inch finesse worms on a drop shot or on nightcrawlers fished on a split shot rig. The bass have not schooled up yet which makes any weed line on the lake a good place to try.
Northern Pike action has been improving due to the warmer weather. The fish are positioning on the deeper side of the weeds avoiding the warmer water. I’ve been catching my fish on lindy rigged suckers fished 1 ft off bottom in 17-20 ft of water. The best location has been by willow point and just west of the Yacht Club.
Crappie fishing has slowed. I’m catching a few fish near Browns Channel and by Belvidere Park. The best depth is 12-14 ft of water. Purple plastics fished on a 1/32 oz jig have been the most productive.
Walleye fishing has been great. The fish are on the weed edge in 15-17 ft of water. They can be caught on lindy rigged jumbo leeches. The key to the lindy rig is a chartreuse painted hook. The best location has been by Browns Channel or by the Oriental boat house.
Good luck and I hope to see you on the water. For guide parties, please call Dave Duwe at 608-883-2050