Fishing report 5/27-6/1

[weedlinerunner]

Walleye size was down for us this year, but don't let that worry you, I'm pretty certain you will have much more consistant weather than we did and this lake is to good not to provide opportunities. As far as a replica should you catch that trophy your after, I am biased but would suggest going to your local Bass Pro Shops. They can order replicas from their Springfield store. They have a outlet called wildlife creations that does outstanding work. I am guessing you are unguided from your question on the rocks and if that is indeed the case you should be careful. Stay on your regular paths to your fishing spots and when fishing new water be careful and watchful. The lower lake levels have indeed brought reefs into play that you might not have noticed in the past. Of the bays I listed above be most careful with mukluk as there is significant rock structure gaurding the entrance to that bay. The depth finders at Northshore are preconfigured and they without a doubt will show you weedlines and other structure including rocks so in unfamiliar water keep it slow to get the lay of the land both for cover and safety. I fish there early every season but have fished some in mid june,mid july as well as a few trips in september. Again your timing should be right in the wheel house for an excellent bite for all species. Good luck and let me know how you did.

[KCMoore]

Thanks for all the tips Weedlinerunner! Yes we go unguided now, not that the guys aren't great - we simply feel comfortable now after having used guides for the first few years. But only being there once a year means limited opportunities to learn the submerged rocks - so will plan to be extra careful, thanks! The weather forecast looks okay, a bit more wind than I'd like a couple of days, so we'll see how it all turns out. I'll be sure to give you an update, plan to bring the laptop with us so might even be able to post while in camp! Very much appreciate your posts, maybe we will be in camp at the same time some year! Can't wait to see how big the pet Northern's are now!! Cheers!

[KCMoore]

Just back after a weeklong trip 6/9 - 6/16. Had another great trip despite some tough weather conditions. Wind was up almost all week, Friday was the best (lowest) wind we had. ALso rain and storms two evenings kept us completely off the lake. While all-in-all it was a bit slow, and the camp total for over the slot fish was less than usual, there were some really nice fish caught. One guest got a 32" walleye while another got a 29 and 3/4 inch eye. Our party did well too, with walleye at 23, 24, 25 and 27" boated. Both of my sons also landed muskies, a 38" and 30" fish that bit while jigging for walleye and trolling for pike. Walleye were in the weeds, in about 8 to 12 feet of water - but one guide also found them deeper at 27 feet. A jig and minnow seemed to work best, but we also caught walleye on little joe spinners. Nightcrawlers seemed not to be preferred, and the one leech I tried got bit off by a northern. Spring Bay did not produce until Friday afternoon when the wind finally had blown in there for a bit. The river mouth was popular due to the windy big water, but it was also producing fish. Stanton seemed to be where the bigger fish were caught, but we did not do all that well there. Not a single bass for us, but we did not really target them at all in part due to the conditions. And once again I came home gaining 6 pounds due to Brenda's excellent cooking! It was nice to see Mark, Brenda and Julian again, and 'ol Boomer was a happy as ever! Now to start dreaming about next years trip!