Kabetogama/Namakan Fishing Report  6/28/09

 

Over the past ten days the mayflies have let us know they enjoy sacrificing themselves to walleyes. Apparently there weren’t
enough to go around, so anglers still had some success.

 

Many folks still fishing shallow water, less than 10’ using small jigs or pitching artificials. This shallow bite is very effective in the evenings.
Surprisingly a good percentage of the catch are keepers, along with of course, many fun to catch big fish.

 

Anglers are for the most part fishing with slip sinkers or bottom bouncers using crawlers and leeches as the number one bait choice.
Colored spinners good on bright days and plain rig on overcast skies.

 

Now that the mayfly hatch appears to be over, depths of 18’ – 28’ should be good to straddle with the current
conditions and water temperatures. 

 

The pike bite is increasing everyday, spoons, jerk baits and big spinners garner the most action. Find pike now in the
weedy bays and shorelines where they are seeking bait fish.

 

Bass fishermen are in their glory, shorelines and rock piles are holding bass. They may still be chasing mayflies,
but now bait fish and crayfish are favored.

 

Plastics and shallow running artificials should prove to be successful, nearly all shorelines hold some of these predators.

 

A reminder to Kabetogama anglers, now that Sturgeon are being caught on an occasional basis, including a 55”
this last week, remember there is no open season for them on Kabetogama, and they must be released immediately.

 

Summer’s here and we expect fishing to hold up. As of now choose whatever bait choice, including artificials,
you prefer and are proficient with and head out to the lake.

 

Best tip of all is to use the wind to your advantage, windblown bays, shores and reef edges is where your odds increase.

 

Have a Safe and Happy Fourth,

Hope to See You Soon!