Delavan Lake Fishing report 6/5/17 through 6/11/17
Delavan Lake fishing has had some ups and downs, one day fishing is fantastic and the next it can be a struggle. With the warmer waters, the summer time bite is almost in full effect. As of Friday 6/2, a lot of the green slimy moss has come off the bottom and is making fishing tough. The fish are biting but it’s hard to get the presentation correct through the slime.
One of the most consistent bites has been the crappies. They are being caught in 10-12 ft of water. The best location has been by Belvidere Park or on the south shore west of the Village Supper Club. They have been caught on small plastics, leaf worms or small minnows. The fish are suspending in the water column, half way down in the depth you are fishing.
Largemouth bass fishing has been hit or miss. There are good numbers to be caught but there are a lot of 8-10 inch fish around. The bass have finished spawning and have started biting on the weed line. The best depth is 12-15 ft of water. The best location has been by the Yacht Club and Lake Lawn Lodge. The best presentation is either drop shotting 4 inch finesse worms or nightcrawlers fished on a split shot rig.
Bluegill action has been fantastic. The fish are in two patterns, one is in and around the piers or for the bigger fish, they are in 16-17 ft of water outside the weedline. The best location is just west of the Yacht Club or just west of Willow Point. Most of the action I’ve had has come off of small leaf worms fished directly beneath the boat.
Walleye fishing has been good by Browns Channel and by Willow Point. Lindy rigs with leeches and nightcrawlers are the preferred baits. Work a depth of 16-17 ft of water. This action should remain consistent for the next couple of weeks.
Good luck and I hope to see you on the water. For guide parties, please call Dave Duwe at262-728-8063