While targetting walleyes, we are often pestered by perch and bluegills. You just gotta keep moving until you find the walleyes.
The fish are deep and summer patterns are in full effect – it just took a little longer this summer for some reason.
Fishing for most species – bluegills and crappies in particular – remains good across the state.
Fishing for warm-water species like bass and northern pike remains solid, as does the action for deep-water trout and salmon in the Finger Lakes, Lake Ontario and the deeper lakes in the Adirondacks. Walleye fishing
The warm water certainly made catching fish more difficult, especially during the day. In the rest of the state, you’ll want to cover water with crankbaits or some form of live-bait rig for walleyes on
NORTHWEST Arrowhead Lake Water clarity is good. Bluegill – Fair: Cast a small jig fished under a bobber near submerged structure along shore in 5-10 feet of water. Try small popping plugs on a fly
Lake Michigan again a hot spot, with yellow perch action outstanding.
Walleyes can still be caught during these dog days of summer – you just have to work harder and go about it a bit differently. And check out details of this unique fishing tournament.
Water temperatures continued to climb this past week, which has made catching fish more difficult, especially during the day. You’ll want to cover water with crankbaits or some form of live-bait rig for walleyes on
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