Sept. 19, 2020

Walleye - Walleye fishing improved as stable weather returned to the area this last week.  Walleye anglers from all over the area, have reported finding active walleyes in 5-10 feet of water this last week.  Bait of choice was mixed between crawlers or minnows, but techniques were similar with jigs or lindy rigs being reportedly most effective.  Handful of anglers reported a excellent bite, for big walleyes, happening out around sunken islands in 30-35 feet of water.  Out here, pike suckers fished on a 3/8oz jig is the only way to go, according to these anglers. 

Smallmouth - Smallmouth bass are now largely being found out around sunken islands now.  Anglers looking for walleyes out here are finding aggressive smallies right on top of these sunken islands.  Jigs tipped with pike suckers, fished right on top of sunken islands in 15-20 feet, has been very effective on these hungry fish.

Pike - Pike have begun to shift their location from weedbeds to rocky point as water temps fall and green weeds start to turn brown.  Anglers are having best luck catching them with large minnow baits, spoon or large suckers under a bobber.  Regardless of where you fish, you should be fishing for them in 12 feet of water or less.

 Lake Trout - Lake Trout anglers have been reporting a shift in lake trout locations.  Many have reported that the open water trolling bite has slowed, as more and more lakers are being caught while fishing main lake points, in 25-35 feet of water. Anglers fishing walleye have noticed this change the most, as they have reported catching nice lakers, with a jig and minnow while looking for early fall walleyes.