Largemouth bass are located on the outer edge of the weed lines in 14-15 feet of water. The best locations have been in Trinkes or Williams Bay. The best approach is drop-shotting 4-inch Chompers Finesse worms. The dropper length I use is about 1 foot. There are some fish also being caught on chrome/blue or chrome/black surface lures fished in the weed flats by Linn Pier and the beach in Fontana. Bluegill fishing has started to move to the deeper part of the weed line.

The best bite is in 15-17 ft of water. I’ve been having the most success at Elgin Club and Knollwood, with the best action coming off of leaf worms fished straight beneath the boat. Lake trout have begun to bite with the warmer weather. They are located in the main lake basin, 70-80 ft down, in 108-120 ft of water. First light is the best time of day for them. The bait of choice is Dodgers and Flies or Chrome & Blue spoons. I put the baits 25 ft behind the downriggers. Northern pike have started to stage on the thermocline in 30 ft of water. They can be caught on medium-sized suckers or chubs when they are available. The best depth has been 29-30 ft of water.

Look for them at Black Point or the West side of Williams Bay. Walleye action has been good at night, especially when there is some wind. You want to fish for them at Abbey Springs or Knollwood. You want to troll Rapala’s or Smithwick Perfect 10’s in 15-16 ft
of water. Smallmouth bass have been very elusive to me. The fish I’ve heard about being caught are in the 21-25 ft depth range. The best location has been by Cedar Point or Black Point. The best approach is Carolina rigging grubs in green pumpkin or watermelon seed. I prefer a leader length of 24 inches using a ½ oz weight.

Good luck and I hope to see you on the water. For guide parties, please call Dave Duwe at 262-
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