August 20, 2009

The Lake Gogebic walleye bite remained stalled as of last week. Mayflies continue to hatch periodically, and fishing has been tough. There are some good reports, with success from all areas of the lake. Try trolling boards for suspended fish, bottom bouncers, locate fish cribs, or simply fish in the weedbeds. Eventually, fishing will improve.

Lake Mendota bluegills and perch were still a little slow late last week. The perch were still in the weeds. Largemouths have stretched out on the deep flats in the 15- to 20-foot range. Smallies have been found on the rock bars. Lake Monona bluegill action continues to be good for 7- to 8-inch fish

Strange weather conditions have made for exceptional muskie fishing. Topwater action has been good, and big bucktails are taking their share of nice fish, as well. Look for weedy shorelines and mid-lake structure, where anglers also are hooking into some nice northerns. The smallmouth bass have been putting on an aggressive bite early and late

Bluegills have been biting well on most lakes, usually about 12 feet down. Big Sand Lake has been a good bet for bluegills. There have been tons of people coming into the area to fish catfish. There has been some pretty good fishing on the Clam River and St. Croix River systems. Bass action has

Trollers are fishing summer patterns and spots on Lake Superior, and fishing is picking up somewhat. Typical summer fishing – the flats, south shore, and many spots up into the islands have been producing lakers and a few other species for anglers working bigger spoons and dodger combos near structure in 60 to 120 feet