JUNE 4-5 IS FREE FISHING WEEKEND

June 4-5 is free fishing weekend
No license or trout stamp is required
Bag and length limits apply
57-60 degree water
Surface slime

• Bluegills/Largemouth have been spawning in Dartford Bay, the channels, Beyers Cove, and the inlet. Use waxworms and small worms on small jigs or black ants.
• Lake Trout are still biting. Try fishing sutton spoons or minnows in 55-100' of water. Numerous fish have been taken from the Heidel Bar to the Shale Bar.
• Northern are still hot with numerous small fish in the shallows. Any minnow imitation works well. Release these small fish carefully and they will grow fast.
• Walleye fishing has been a low light, choppy water bite. The 3' visibility should help out the daytime fisherman. Fish windward shorelines with nightcrawlers or leeches.
• Smallies are priming for a fast and fun 2 weeks. Fish the shorelines with leeches, crawlers, minnows, and shad raps. Release the males so they can continue guarding the nests. I have seen numerous spawned out females this week including one 21''.
• White Bass are in the 7-15' depth looking to spawn. The north shore has the majority of the fish right now. Small minnows and spinners cast or trolled will work.
• Brown Trout are showing up in the shallows. On the main lake, fish 9-18' of water with small minnow imitations. These fish are in small schools and will give you a tussle you will not soon forget.
• Crappies are spawning next to the piers. Small jigs or small minnows fished under a bobber will work well. Respect the pier owners and move to an unoccupied pier.