Delavan Lake Fishing Report 8/14/17 through 8/20/17
Even though we are having a cooler than normal August, fishing remains excellent. The fish remain in their typical summer patterns.
Bluegill fishing has greatly improved. The fish are in two locations, one by Township Park in 12 ft of water and the other on main lake points in 15-17 ft of water. The bigger fish have come out of the main lake points with more consistency. Leaf worms and wax worms are producing most of the action.
Largemouth bass fishing has been very good if you can find an active school of fish. They are positioned on the deep weedlines in 16-17 ft of water. The best way to catch them is fishing a small 4 inch plastic worm fished Wacky style on a drop shot rig. The best length for the dropper is 18 inches. A secondary approach is fishing nightcrawlers on a split shot rig. Some good locations are just west of Willow Point and west of the Yacht Club.
Crappie fishing has been good. The best approach is trolling 1/32 oz jigs with twister tails on a three way rig. The best trolling speed is about .7 mph. The best location has been by Browns Channel or by the Yacht Club. Chartreuse and Purple are good choices for bait color.
Northern Pike action has been a bit spotty. I’m catching a few fish here and there on medium suckers but I’ve been unable to get big numbers recently. I’m marking a bunch of fish in 22-25 ft of water by the gray condos but have had limited success getting them to bite.
Walleye fishing has been very slow. The fish aren’t in any particular pattern. Some days you get a few but then the very next day they won’t be there. The best depth is 20 ft. Use leeches on lindy rigs for the best opportunity.
Good luck and I hope to see you on the water. For guide parties, please call Dave Duwe at 262-728-8063