Delavan Lake Fishing Report 9.11.16 through 9.18.16
Most of the past week, the heat has been above average and the lake temperature has been 4-5 degrees higher than normal for this time of year, this is also making the fishing a bit slower than normal for this time of year. The overall size of the fish has been relatively small but there are still some great numbers.
Largemouth bass have been tight to the weedline in 15-17 ft of water. The best location has been just west of the Yacht Club, Browns Channel and Willow Point. The best presentation has been drop shotting 4 inch finesse worms or fishing underneath piers on the north shore. The drop shot bite is best in 15-17 ft of water. A secondary pattern has been casting slop frogs in 2-3 ft of water. The best location has been by north shore drive or by the boat launch channel. Use a black or white frog for the best success.
Northern Pike has been improving with the warm weather. The best depth has been 20-25 ft of water. Look for the fish by Belvidere Park or by the gray condos. I’ve been positioning my lindy rigged suckers about 1 foot off bottom for the best success.
Bluegill fishing has been very good in 11-13 ft of water. The fish have been by Assembly Park and in front of the Township Park. The best approach is either slip bobber rigged leaf worms or just free swimming a leaf worm down the water column. The average bluegill size has been 8-9 inches.
Some yellow perch are being caught in the 12 ft depth range in front of the Township Park. They are being caught on hellgrammites or small leaf worms. They are being caught on slip bobbers fishing the bait about 1 ft off bottom in scattered weeds.
Walleye fishing has been very slow. The best presentation has been trolling deep diving crankbaits along the weedline in 16-18 ft of water. The best color for the crank bait has been pearl color or fire tiger. I’ve been trolling by Assembly Park or Browns Channel.
Good luck and I hope to see you on the water. For guide parties, please call Dave Duwe at 608-883-2050