Came back a couple of days early. The resort we stayed at had all of their docks under water (just like most of the resorts), one was floating as we left. We were actually tied up to an unfinished boat lift but the water was rising and we were unsure if we would be able to get the boat back out. Also the road leading to the resort looked like it was getting close to washing out so decided to load up and return home.
On a good note the fishing was very good. We caught fish everywhere we tried. Had a couple of meals and everyone brought home a limit too. Of course lots of too big fish (my favorites to catch). Caught one 16.5 inch walleye that was thick as 22 incher–weird looking fish–almost shaped like a smally. If I can find a picture I will post it later.
During the day about 12-20 feet was the best bet. Trolling with spinners and a shiner we would go into a spot and catch a few active fish and then move on to another. Saw others catch fish on a lindy/plain hook and leech but shiners seemed to work best for us.
Best bet was finding emergent weeds in 11-6 feet and pitching 1/8 oz. jig (if the wind would let ya go that light) with a shiner, anchor or spot lock and fan cast from about 10-1 PM and again from 7-9:30 PM. Anchoring seemed to work best as trolling seemed to spook them. We’d give a spot about 30-60 minutes then move. I think the walleyes and saugers were feeding on spawning shiners (bellies were full of them). So you’d get a fast bite, then nothing for awhile then 20 minutes later it seemed like a another school moved in and it was on again.
Tom Cod and Harris were very hot as well but every time we go into them, the boat parade would show up so we gave up and got away from the crowds. Very frustrating as people would move in on you and cut off your route. I don’t think it was on purpose just poor boat control. Anyway in the long run probably did us a favor finding other spots.
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