Fishing News - 6/1/00
Lake of the Woods fishing report from Witch
Bay Camp
From: Walleyewillie@centuryinter.net (Phil Rolfe)
Two days ago we had a strong cold front come through followed by cold temps, bluebird skys, and strong winds. We couldn’t get to a lot of our favorite spots, so had to work secondary choices.
It seems as though the shallow water walleye action has dissapated some due to the drop in water temps. However the deep bite is still good with the action between 20-32 feet. Numbers are down a little but still quite decent.
Mainlake shorelines and near off shore islands are good. Additionally, Witch Bay and other bays are still producing. Fish are running shallower in the bays then the mainlake. Depths from 6-20' are working here.
I have been working some of my summer spots such as Starter and Long Islands and have taken fish. So here we are at June 1, 2000, and summer spots are starting to produce. Going to venture out more towards the outer stuff and see what's going on.
Bottom bouncers and spinners still remain the hot ticket in my opinion, followed by vertical jigging. Both are taking fish. The bouncers allow you to cover water quickly and find fish.
Big jumbo perch in the 12" range are being taken along with the eyes. A real bonus for the anglers. The best crop of jumbos I have seen in many a year. Some real fine eating, I assure you.
Smallmouth are catch and release only for the month of June. I urge you to switch to other species as the spawn draws very near. We will readdress them after the spawn is complete.
Northern pike are still shallow and active. Casting up to shore in Witch Bay such baits as Husky Jerks, Rattle Traps, spinner baits, and spoons are working well. Trolling the shore lines is also working well in Witch Bay. Same baits doing the job here, as well.
Looking for better weather over the next three or four days. Actions should kick in high gear again.
By the way Mark Bistrick caught and released a 281/2 inch walleye on his first day at camp on a bottom bouncer and spinner near Shore Island. Good job, Bob.
