Delavan Lake Fishing Report 5/29/16 through 6/5/16
Fishing on Delavan Lake has been very good overall, with largemouth bass and bluegills being both active and readily available. Remember during spawning season, the future of our lakes depends on catch and release.
Bluegills are in 3-5 ft of water in the sand pockets of the weeds. They are not spawning yet but they are getting ready. With the warmer days, I expect the spawn to start within the next couple of days. They can be caught on leaf worms fished beneath a bobber or wax worms fished on a Lindy ice jig. The best location has been by the island on the west end or around Willow Point.
Largemouth bass remain in the shallows. They can be caught on green pumpkin Wacky rigged Senkos or on a nightcrawler fished on a split shot rig if the weeds allow. My best areas are by the golf course or in front of Lake Lawn Lodge. As the water warms and the bass finish spawning, they will start to move out to deeper water.
Walleye fishing has been spotty during the day. The best success has been coming at night. Night anglers are having most of their success on jumbo leeches fished right off the weedline in 15-17 ft of water. The best location has been by the Yacht Club or the Oriental boathouse.
Northern Pike action has been relatively slow. They only success I’ve had has come in Viewcrest Bay in 9-10 ft of water. I’ve been using Thill slip bobbers with medium suckers. I’ve been anchoring the boat and positioning the bait 1-2 ft above the weed growth.
Crappies have been above average. The fish are in the weedlines in 8-10 ft of water. Most of my success has been coming off of small purple or white plastics on a 1/32 oz Arkie jig head. Most of the fish I’ve caught have been off the flat by Browns Channel or Willow Point. The key is that the fish seem to like a slow stop and go retrieve.
Good luck and I hope to see you on the water. For guide parties, please call Dave Duwe at 608-883-2050