Delavan Lake Fishing report 7/18/16 through 7/25/16
With the high water temperatures and algae bloom, Delavan Lake has been rather difficult to fish. The big schools of largemouth have been few and far between. The best action on the lake remains the bluegills, which have been above average in size this summer.
Largemouth bass fishing has been best in 15-17 ft of water. I’ve been catching them on split shot rigged nightcrawlers or occasionally on a medium sucker. Most of the success is coming at first light until about 9:30 a.m.
Northern Pike action has been improving with the warmer weather. The fish are located in 19-22 ft of water. The best location is by the gray condos, west of the Village Supper club or by Belvidere condos. The best approach is lindy rigging medium suckers about 1 foot off bottom.
The perch population has exploded this summer. I’m catching nice perch every trip out. The best water depth is 10-12 ft. The fish have been near weeds and dock structures. I’ve been fishing with leaf worms and a small split shot with single hook rig. Some of my best success has been coming off of the Yacht Club docks.
Walleye fishing has been hit or miss. The fish have been scattered on the outside of the weed lines. Most of the fish I’ve been catching have been caught on accident while fishing for largemouth bass. The best presentation has been a lindy rigged leech. Look for the fish in 19-22 feet of water. Browns Channel or Assembly Park Point have both shown consistent fish.
Bluegill fishing has been fantastic. The fish still remain in the weedline in 14-15 ft of water. The best presentation has been a single hook with a leaf worm or trout worm fished in and amongst the weeds. The schools have been rather large so if you catch a big fish, there are likely more to follow. If you aren’t catching the bigger fish, move around until you find them as they are readily available once you find the school.
Good luck and I hope to see you on the water. For guide parties, please call Dave Duwe at 608-883-2050