Delavan Lake Fishing Report 9/17/12 through 9/24/12
For the most part, fishing on Delavan Lake has been quite spotty. The few times I was out, I got extremely lucky finding some active fish. The fish aren’t in a “normal” pattern right now as we transition from summer patterns to fall.
Bluegill fishing has been average. I’ve been catching most of my fish in the weeds in 10-12 ft of water. Most of the action has come from Viewcrest or by the Marina on the north shore. I’ve been straight lining leaf worms right beneath the boat.
Largemouth bass have been scattered throughout the weedline. I’ve found that they haven’t been as schooled up as normal with the cooling water temperatures. I’m finding the fish in mid range weeds. The best depth for me has been 12-15 ft. The only thing I’ve been able to catch fish on has been nightcrawlers. I’ve also tried slip bobbering medium suckers but that hasn’t been working as well. With some cooler weather, the fish will be turning to fat head minnows within the next couple of weeks.
Northern Pike action has been steady. There has not been large numbers of fish caught but if you concentrate your efforts, you’ll be able to catch a few every trip. Most of my success is coming out of the 16-17 ft weeds. You want to lindy rig medium suckers. Look for the fish by the Village Supper Club or over by Assembly Park.
Walleye fishing has been kind of slow. We are about 3 weeks away from the start of some of the best walleye fishing Delavan has to offer. The most success I’ve heard has been on leeches fished by the marina in 20 ft of water. The peak time to catch them is in the evening right before dusk.
Good luck and I hope to see you on the water. For guide parties, please call Dave Duwe at 608-883-2050
Daily Reports
9/16/12 Lauderdale lakes, sunny 70 degrees, light winds out of the east at 5 mph. Caught 10 largemouth bass, most were small and a handfull of pan fish. Caught some of the fish on slip bobbers and a split shot rigged worm. Most of the action came in Green lake near the Girl Scout Camp. The key was scattered weeds in 15 ft of water. The thicker weeds didn't have much action.
9/15/12 Delavan Lake, sunny, 70 degrees, light winds out of the north at 5 mph. Caught 8 largemouth bass and 20 bluegills that we kept. Tried fishing main lake points again, but the fish have moved off of them, they were in 12 ft of water in scattered weeds. The best approach remains split shot rigged nightcrawlers.
9/13/12 Delavan Lake, cloudy, N wind at 15 mph, air temp 65, water temp 70 degrees. Caught 15 largemouth, 3 were legal and 30 bluegills. Tried fishing the main lake points without much success, switched to 12 ft of water by Viewcrest and caught most of our fish. The 30 degree cold front had little effect on the fishing. All fish were caught on a split shot rigged nightcrawlers.