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Delavan Lake 8/22/10 - 8/29/10

Fishing remains exceptional. The only situation has been the boat traffic. Almost every day of the week there are between 100 and 200 boats out on the water. If you don’t mind the traffic, there are many places to fish.

Bluegill fishing remains very good. Most of the bigger fish are between 21 and 25 ft of water. They can be caught on Thill slip bobbers with a small ice jig, such as the Genz worm or the Fat boy, fished 6 inches to 1 ft off bottom. Or they can be caught straight lining beneath the boat while back trolling with your electric trolling motor. The best location has been by Assembly Park or over by 3 flags. If you don’t find big fish, you need to move. They are still schooling up in order of size. I’ve been using either red worms or wax worms with success on both.

Largemouth bass are still schooled up in their typical summer pattern. You need to find weeds with rock. If you do so, you will be catching at least 2 or 3 off of the spot. On several spots I’ve caught up to 15 fish. I’ve noticed in the last few weeks, the time of day has been critical. They don’t seem to want to bite real early in the a.m., but will turn on by 6:30 or 7:00 a.m. So if you find a prime location, wait them out. Try them with a 1/8 oz lindy rig on a 24 inch leader and a #6 hook, or fish a split shot rig with a #3 split shot and a #6 hook. I will keep the boat in 25-30 ft of water and cast into the weeds in 16-18 ft of water.

Northern Pike has been one of the slowest bites on the lake. I still believe that with all the pan fish on the weedline, the fish have way too much to eat. Most of the success has come off of a Thill Mille Lacs slip bobber fished in 15 ft of water. I’ve been tipping the slip bobber rig with a 4-5 inch sucker. I’ve tried deeper water, however the bass and northern pike that I’ve been catching are right in the weeds. The best location has been Willow Point or the west end of the island.

Walleye fishing has been slow, however there are still fish being caught. The numbers are between 4 and 6 in a 4 hour trip if you target them. The fish are in 20-22 ft of water. Look for the fish off the weedline. The best approach has been lindy rigging leeches or using jigging Rapalas in chrome and blue color. The best location has been by Willow Point or by the Yacht Club.

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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