Weed Edges Hot Again With Cool Nights

74 degree surface water
10 Ft of visibility
Wild Celery growing, a sign of fall

• Bluegills will start to move shallow with the water cooling down. There is a lot of activity in the Mill pond but most fish are small. The cribs are still producing nice fish and should be good for 2 more weeks. Waxworms and small worms are still the best bait.
• Crappie action over the weeds is good but not as hot as it was last week. Troll or cast small minnows or jigs with twisters over the weed beds on the east or west end of the lake.
• Perch have been caught in the weeds and there are rumors of some 8 inch fish with an occasional 9 inch fish. Small minnows or worms are the best bet for these little tasty treats but don't expect 10'' fish.
• Walleyes are still on the outside edge of the weeds or the deep drop offs. Medium minnows or crawlers have produced some eater size walleyes this week.
• Smallmouth action is going to pick up with the cooler temperatures and it is time to start casting minnow imitations for these hard fighters. Numerous fish are holding on the weed edges in 16-18 Ft of water and can be targeted with live bait or small crankbaits. There was a nice 'top water' bite this week.
• Northern Pike fishing has been great for the last month and slowed for a few days this week. The fish have really beefed up and seem to handle the cooler water better for the catch and release fisherman. Large chubs and suckers will continue to produce fish but you must consider the weed edges with the cooler water temperatures coming.
• Lake Trout action will start to pick up as we get closer to September. The August lull is just about over although some fisherman caught suspended lakers over deep water this week. White Bass action has been quiet and the Browns should start to move shallow very soon.