Delavan Lake Fishing Report 9/7/15 through 9/13/15
The fishing on Delavan has been hit or miss. The fishing has improved from the mid August slump but the continued heat is lowering the numbers. The average catch is about 10-12 game fish in a 4 hour trip. The only good thing with the warmer weather is that there are a few more northern pike in the daily catch.
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 or by Browns Channel. They are being caught on a Texas rigged 6 inch worm in grape color or on a split shot rigged nightcrawler or large fat head minnow. 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 only success has been coming at first light or at dusk. The best approach has been casting medium diving crankbaits along the weedlines. The best location has been by Willow Point or the weedline by the gray condos. Work a depth of 15-17 ft of water.
Good luck and I hope to see you on the water. For guide parties, please call Dave Duwe at 608-883-2050