Summer Patterns

[Murph!]

We are finally seeing some warmer weather. Water surface temps are near 70 throughout the system. Walleyes are moving deeper and setting up on traditional summer haunts. Break lines and deeper flats are now holding fish. Minnows are still catching fish, but leeches and crawlers seem to be a better choice. Wise anglers will have all three in the boat, let the fish dictate the best presentation by experimenting. Crawler spinners on bottom bouncers is a good choice to cover water. Cranks are still a good bet in low light conditions.

Muskies are still slow, but they have to eat. The warmer water should improve the bite.

[cboutdoors]

How is the fishing traditionally the first week of September on Leech? I have some time off from work, and wondered how fishing is that time of year.

[djwilliams]

Jim- Coming up for the 14th-20th. This will be my only chance to get up all year. Has the weather been stable lately? Water temps? Any muskie moving yet? I'm ready to troll Walker Bay if that's what it takes to see fish.

[Murph!]

Weather has been fairly warm with occasional rain. Water temps are in the mid 70's. Muskie fishing has been slow, not only on Leech but also on near by lakes. Several anglers I have talked to are frustrated, the fish should be more active with the water temps. A lot of bait on the sonar, it's like they have a smorgasbord to choose from. Walleye fishing has also been on the slow side with a recent mayfly hatch.

[Murph!]

Fish can be very good in late summer. Depending on the weather of course which always influences the activity of the fish.