Happy 4th of July!

Fishing remains very consistent.

There are still a lot of fish being caught.  Covid -19 has really intensified the Boat traffic around the lake.

Largemouth bass fishing has been very good.  The bass have been located in the weed lines in 12-13 ft. of water.  The fish can be readily taken by either drop-shotting with small plastics, green pumpkins and small shiner color are the best or by nightcrawlers drifted with a small split shot.  Early mornings and late afternoons when the lake calms down, top water baits have been very effective.  I prefer the chrome and blue chug bug.  The best location has been by Trinkes or in Williams Bay. Many people last week caught limits of nice bass.

Smallmouth bass can still be caught.  They are becoming more nomadic.  I have been catching them in several spots and in several depth ranges.  I have not found where they are consistently schooled.  Most of the bass I caught last week were 15 inches and larger.  The best depth seems to be 12-15 ft. of water.  Locations that have produced the most fish are by Knollwood, Rainbow Point and the beach in Fontana.  Once the green algae dies off, the best approach for the smallmouth is Carolina rigging on the break line.  Arkie crawling grubs or Kalin’s grubs are the most productive.  I prefer a leader lench of at least 24 inches.

Northern pike fishing has been slow.  The northerns are just starting to move out to the weed line.  By the end of this week, the fish should be positioned on the 27 ft. weed line.  Lindy rigs fished with chubs will produce all the action.  The best locations are on the east side of Williams Bay and in the narrows.

Crappies are being caught in 15 ft. of water in the moored sailboats by Conference Point.  As always the best bait is smoke colored tube baits or slip bobber fished minnows.  Most of the fish are averaging 12-13 inches.

Rock Bass and Bluegills are still being caught all over the lake.  Nightcrawlers fished on the split shot rig produce most of the action.  The best depth has been 8-15 ft. of water.  My best location has been by Coleman’s Point drifting to Knollwood.

Good luck and I hope to see you on the water.  Have a safe and enjoyable 4^th of July weekend.  For guide parties, please call Dave Duwe at 262-728-8063.