Delavan Lake Fishing Report 9/3/17 through 9/11/17
Fishing on Delavan remains decent. It’s not as good as a few weeks ago, but that’s to be expected with the cool temps and unstable weather. As the lake continues to cool, the fish will transition from summer to fall patterns.
Crappie fishing has been pretty good. The fish are in the weeds in 13-14 ft of water. The best location has been by Del Mar subdivision and by Browns Channel. Purple plastic fished on a 1/32 oz jig head have been producing all of the fish I’ve been catching. The best plastics I’ve used have been the Mini Mites.
Walleye fishing is improving by the day. As the water cools, walleye action just keeps getting better. Currently I’m catching them on lindy rigged nightcrawlers. I’ve tried jigging but without much success. The jig pattern will turn on within the next couple of weeks so keep trying. The walleye bite seems to be best the first hour of light and again at dusk. The best locations have been by Willow Point and by 3 Flags. The best depth is about 18-20 ft of water.
Largemouth bass fishing has been a bit spotty. Some days are better than others, but fish can be caught each day. The large summer numbers of fish have subsided, I’m averaging 12-15 fish each trip out. The best depth is 15-16 ft of water. I’m either drop shotting finesse worms or using nightcrawlers fished on a split shot rig. The best locations have been by the Yacht Club point and 3 Flags.
Bluegills have been very spotty. I’m getting a couple here and there but not finding the large schools of fish. The best action seems to be by Assembly Park. Work a depth of 14-17 ft of water for the most action. Try for them with leaf worms 6 inches to 1 foot off bottom. As the water stabilizes, the bite should improve.
Northern Pike fishing has been absolutely horrible. I’m catching one here and there but there hasn’t been a real pattern all summer. This has been the slowest northern bite that I’ve seen on Delavan in years. I’ve been dragging medium suckers while fishing for bass. I’m getting one fish every other trip or so.
Smallmouth are starting to show up. I’m getting them intermixed with the walleyes in 18-20 ft of water. Lindy rigged nightcrawlers are producing most of the action. 3 flags and scattered rocky points are producing most of the success.
Good luck and I hope to see you on the water. For guide parties, please call Dave Duwe at 262-728-8063