Delavan Lake Fishing Report 9/14/15 through 9/20/15
With the warm weather and cold fronts, the fishing has been up and down. We are in a weird transition period from the heat of the summer to the fall pattern. The best bite on the lake continues to be the bluegills. The walleye have been almost non-existent so far.
Bluegill fishing has been very good in 14-16 ft of water. The best location has been by the Township Park or by Willow Point. The best bait remains leaf worms fished on a split shot rig or a Thill split bobber rig. You want to fish the bait 6 inches to 1 foot off bottom. The average size of the fish has been 7-9 inches. In the next couple of weeks will start to move deeper.
Walleye fishing has been very difficult. I’ve tried jigging and fishing fat head minnows in 20-24 ft of water with very limited success. As the water cools, the bite should increase tremendously.
Northern Pike fishing has been average. I’ve been catching 3-4 fish each trip. They are located in 20-24 ft of water. I’m starting to increase the size of the bait. Most of the bait I’ve been using have been extra large suckers, averaging 8-9 inches. Look for the fish by the gray condos or by Belvidere Park.
Crappie fishing has been starting to improve as the water cools. The fish are being caught in 10-12 ft of water on the weedline. The best bait has been small plastics in purple and chartreuse colors. Look for the fish by the gray condos or by Willow Point.
Largemouth bass are still located on the main lake points in 15-17 ft of water. The best location has been by the Yacht Club or by the Village Point. With the cooling water temperature the fish are not in very large schools. You want to continually move and catch the fish throughout the weed lines. I’m catching most of my fish on Thill slip bobbers fished with medium suckers or with a split shot rigged nightcrawler. As the water cools, the bass will start biting almost exclusively on minnows.
Good luck and I hope to see you on the water. For guide parties, please call Dave Duwe at 608-883-2050