Water Temperatures Still Too High For Big Fall Bite

72 degree surface water
18 Ft visibility
70 degree water 30 Ft down

• Bluegills have been in the Mill Pond and Beyer's Cove for two weeks but the big fish are not there in numbers. There are a lot of nice gills hanging on the weed edges in 16-18 Ft of water and will start to move in with typical fall temperature drops. I saw some 9'' gills taken today in 17 Ft of water during mid-day on worms. My graph showed these fish ''stacked up'' on the weed edges just waiting for the fall cool down to move into the weeds.
• Lake Trout action is going to be outstanding right up to the closure on Sept.30th. The guides were bottom bouncing today and had very good success. River shiners and small spoons are still the best bait for fast action.
• Smallmouth are looking very chunky in their fall attire but have yet to go into the wild action we will see in 2 weeks. The smallies are cruising the shallows chasing small gills, perch, and even small bass. Use anything that resembles these bait fish and you will catch fish.
• Northern Pike can still be caught in 38 Ft of water with the big chubs but these fish are relating to the schools of bait fish staging in 18 Ft of water. Find some bait fish and move out to the cooler water and you will have some success.
• Walleye action was quiet this week due to lack of pressure. Some fisherman did very well in the deep water last week on small chubs or minnows using lindy rigs.