Last few days have been very windy and have not fished the lake since last Friday. Even the walleye guys are not fishing this side of the lake..so you know its REAL Windy.
Fished Monday with Ron G a noted fly fisherman from Montana and Friday with Russ C and Don D both of Isle. Both trips we saw lots of fish shallow, but getting them to bite was a difficult task indeed. Seems like the majority of bass are post spawn, there are a few late spawners still on beds and can be taken on traditional baits. Fish were also observed surface feeding on mayflies.
I observed an angler bobbrt fishing for spawners using live leeches.....the three fish they caught were released but within minutes they were belly up....DEAD, not only was the fish wasted but the fruits of the spawn were wasted also.

Lake conditions (before winds churned things up) Water Surface Temp 68-75 degrees, algea bloom continues in shallow areas of lake, Lake Bug....Mayflies continue to hatch and provide an easy meal for all fish. Water Clarity:vaires 2- 5 feet.
Forcast: Look for post spawn and bug hatches to decline and Mille Lacs smallie action to increase as summer patterns set in. Fish should be active on many of the lakes rock reefs.

No report next week..Taking a few days vacation to be with family over the July 4th holidays. Have a safe 4th!!