Delavan Lake Fishing Report 8/7/17 through 8/13/17
This past week we had some very warm weather early and ended with the most severe cold front we’ve had all year. Even with the 30 degree swing the fishing remained fairly consistent.
Bluegills have again started to bite just off the weed line in 15-18 ft of water. The best location has been by Assembly Park or by Browns Channel. Split shot rigged leaf worms fished directly underneath the boat have been producing most of the fish.
Walleye fishing remains spotty. I’m catching a couple here and there but there isn’t a real discernible pattern. Leeches fished on a split shot or lindy rig have been producing most of the action. The best depth has been off the weed lines in 22-24 ft of water. I’ve been catching most of my fish near Assembly Park or just west of Willow Point.
Northern Pike action has remained pretty good. The fish remain in 17-21 ft of water. Most of the best action is on the west end by the old Boy Scout Camp. Lindy rigged suckers fished about 1 foot off bottom or suckers fished on a slip bobber have been working well.
Largemouth bass fishing has remained steady. The best fishing has been in 15-17 ft of water. You want to look for sand pockets in the weed lines for the best success. This time of year the bass school up so if you catch one you are likely to catch a couple more so don’t move on too soon. Drop shot rigging 4 inch plastic worms or nightcrawlers have been producing the best action. Look for the fish near 3 flags or Del Mar subdivision.
Crappies have been suspending in the main lake basin. They are chasing insects and other prey on the surface. They are easy to locate on calm days as they breach the surface. Cast a small 1/32 oz jig with plastic twister tail into that area. The best location has been the marina or by the Village Supper Club.
Good luck and I hope to see you on the water. For guide parties, please call Dave Duwe at 262-728-8063