Lake Trout Is Hot With Low Water Temperatures

47-49 degree water temperature
2 Ft visibility
Green slime is everywhere
6,250,000 walleye fry stocked by WFT

• Bluegills and Crappies have been very hot on the Inlet east of the lake. Waxworms, worms, and minnows have been the bait of choice. Last night there was close to 40 fishermen working these fish from shore and in boats. Be careful in your boat because of the submerged stumps and watch your kids on the shore because the speed limit is 40mph and you do not have a lot of room between the lake and the road.
• Largemouth and Smallmouth are starting to move shallow and are becoming aggressive. The small males have arrived first, but their are some dandy females showing up also. Remember these fish have not spawned yet and should be released. The males guard the nest and are just as important as the females. Catch and release is the only way these fish should be pursued and all tournaments should be held after the first week of June.
• Lake Trout action has been very good in 50-70 Ft of water. The trollers have had very good luck on Sutton spoons or minnows. The ciscos are a good mix if you run a spinner or a small spoon suspended with your trout lines. Some of the guides have caught the elusive Brown Trout on high lines with spinners or small cranks. The Browns could be anywhere from the shoreline to suspended over deep water.