On the Lakes: Stable weather means good fishing continues

Dave Duwe | June 29, 2015

Delavan Lake fishing report 6/28/15 through 7/5/15

Fishing on Delavan Lake continues to be outstanding. The bass, walleye and northern are all biting well. This should continue as long as the stable weather continues.

Walleyes are located in 22-24 feet of water off main lake points. They are aggressively hitting jigging Rapala's or ¼-oz. Echo tails. Fire Tiger and Pearl are the best colors. The best location I've found is by Willow Point or the island.

Largemouth bass fishing has been fantastic. They are on the weed line in 15-17 feet of water. They can be caught on a split shot rigged night crawler or a black and blue Chatter bait. Look for the fish just west of the Delavan Yacht Club, by the island or by the Village Supper Club. If there's a weather front or substantial amount of rain, the fish move from the weed line to 6-8 feet of water. If they are shallow, they can be caught on Thill slip bobbers and a medium sucker. When shallow, look for them by the Oriental Boat House or by Delavan Lake Marina.

Smallmouth bass fishing has been spotty. Most of the fish I've been catching are in 22-24 feet of water. They are way off the weed line and aggressively hitting medium suckers or lindy rigged night crawlers. Look for the fish west of the Yacht Club or by Belvidere Park.

Northern pike fishing has been okay. Most of the fish I've found have been off the weed line in 22-25 feet of water. They are biting medium suckers on lindy rigs 1-2 feet off bottom. Fish for them by the gray condos or by Delavan Lake Marina.

Bluegill fishing has been very good in 12-14 feet of water. They are being caught just east of the Oriental Boat House or by the Delavan Yacht Club. The best approach is leaf worms, straight lined beneath the boat. The average size has been around 8 inches with the bigger fish being slightly deeper.

Crappie fishing has been relatively slow. Most of the action has been coming in the weeds in 10-12 feet of water. The best action is by Belvidere Park and Browns Channel. Try fishing for them with small purple or chartreuse plastics. You want to cast with a slow retrieve with many pauses.

Good luck and I hope to see you on the water. For guide parties, please call Dave Duwe at 608-883-2050.

Geneva Lake fishing report 6/29/15 through 7/5/15

Fishing on Lake Geneva has been the best it's been in the last five years. The bass, both largemouth and smallmouth are still shallow and available for the catch.
Smallmouth bass are being caught on split shot rigged night crawlers or Texas rigged plastic worms in green pumpkin color. Look for the fish in 10-12 feet of water. They can be found near Coleman's Point, Knollwood or the South Shore Club. This bite is very short lived and in the next few days to a week the fish will start to move deeper.
Largemouth bass remain near their spawning flats. The best location has been by Trinkes and Geneva Bay. Most of the fish are in 10-12 feet of water. They can be caught on split shot rigged night crawlers or split shot rigged green pumpkin worms.

Pan fish have been biting in the 8- to 10-foot depth range. The best location has been by Knollwood or the Duck Hole. Try using leaf worms fished straight beneath the boat. You want to position the bait 12-18 inches above the weeds.

Northern pike action has not materialized yet. The thermocline has not yet formed, hopefully it forms in the next 10 days to two weeks. A few are being caught in the 15- to 20-foot depth range on lindy rigged suckers. Look for them just west of Cedar Point.
Rock bass fishing remains excellent. They are located throughout the lake in 10-12 feet of water. The best approach is split shot rigged night crawlers. There is no limit so keep as many as you want.

Lake trout fishing remains very consistent. The best depth is 130 feet of water. Troll Chrome/Blue or Chrome/Green spoons. The best time of day is between 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Look for them between Conference and Cedar Point.

Good luck and I hope to see you on the water. For guide parties, please call Dave Duwe at 608-883-2050.