Delavan Lake fishing report 6/21/15 through 6/28/15
Fishing on Delavan Lake is still very good. The fish are starting to move deeper and settle into their normal summer patterns. With the up and down weather, the boat traffic hasn’t been that crazy this past week. It’s good to see that the smallmouth population is increasing year over year.
Walleye fishing has been okay. There are a few fish on the weed lines that are being caught on lindy rigged nightcrawlers and leeches in 15-17 ft of water. There is a secondary pattern too, use veritical jigs in 30-35 ft of water. Look for the fish near the main lake points.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been above average. The fish are being caught on medium suckers fished on a lindy rig or split shot rigged nightcrawlers. The fish are positioned off the weedline in 22-24 ft of water. The average size of the fish are 14 inches. My largest smallmouth this year has been 19 inches.
Bluegill fishing has been excellent. The fish are in 13 ft of water in the deeper weeds. I noticed this year that the average size is larger than previous years, with the average being 8 inches. Very few small fish are being caught. I’ve been using a leaf worm on a single hook with a small split shot fished directly beneath the boat. The best location has been by the Yacht Club and just west of willow Point.
Largemouth bass fishing has been fantastic. Both numbers and large fish are being caught on the outside of the weedline in 15-17 ft of water. They are being caught on either a jig and pig, split shot rigged nightcrawler or drop shot rigged 4 inch finesse worm in green pumpkin color. The best location is by Assembly Park or the island on the west end.
Northern pike fishing has been okay. I’m catching a few fish every trip out. The fish are being caught on a lindy rigged medium sucker. I’ve been trolling the weedlines in 20-22 ft of water. Look for the fish by Willow Point and Belvidere Park.
Good luck and I hope to see you on the water. For guide parties, please call Dave Duwe at 608-883-2050