Delavan Lake Fishing Report

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Delavan Lake 8/24/09 - 8/31/09

The fishing remains consistent on Delavan Lake. We’ve had some real cold fronts come through but it really hasn’t slowed the bite down that much. I wonder if summer will return?

Largemouth bass has been steady. The fish have moved from the points where they were schooled up and are once again scattered throughout the weed lines. The key is to keep the boat moving and find the active fish. The best presentation has been black and blue jig and pig or a nightcrawler fished on a split shot rig. You can find the fish in 16-18 ft of water by Assembly Park and by Browns channel.

Walleye fishing has been decent. I’m catching a lot of fish on medium suckers. I think this year with the cooler water, the minnow bite might be starting real soon. The walleyes I’m catching are in 20 ft of water near the Yacht club or Willow Point. My biggest fish last week was 22 inches.

Bluegills remain in 14-22 ft of water. The bigger bluegills seem to be in the over 20 ft depth range. The orange Delavan Lake Marina or Willow Point have both been producing most of the action. Fish with leaf worms or nightcrawler pieces for the most success.

Northern Pike action has been a little spotty with the cooler water. I’ve been catching a few every trip, they are more sporadic to catch when they are not off the deep weedline. The fish I’ve been catching have been in 18-20 ft of water. The Village Supper Club or the Gray condos are good bets.

Perch have been starting to show up in pretty good numbers in the 12-14 ft depth range. Some of them have been in excess of 11 inches. They are being caught on slip bobber rigs tipped with hellgrammites. The best location has been over by the outlet or by the old boy scout camp.

Good luck and I hope to see you on the water. For guide parties, please call Dave Duwe at 608-883-2050

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