Hayward Lakes VCB
02-22-2023, 03:10 PM
Walleye:
Walleye action is slow to fair, but some anglers continue to catch fish. The fish are in/on deep basins, holes, and weed edges in the daytime. In low light conditions of early morning and evening into dark, they move to shallower flats to feed. Walleye suckers, shiners, and fatheads on tip-ups, dead-sticks, jigs, and jigging spoons/baits are all producing catches.
Northern Pike:
Northern pike action is good to very good, with early morning and late afternoon hours most productive. Fish are around weeds, weedlines, weed edges, points, and wherever there are panfish and baitfish concentrations. Northern suckers and shiners on tip-ups are working, and dead bait on the bottom will soon be effective as well.
Crappie:
Crappie fishing is very good for anglers who can locate the schools, and electronics make doing so easier. Fish are suspending, and on the move, in deep basins, drop-offs, and weedlines. Set up shop and wait for their return, or try to stick with them as they move. Baits of choice include crappie minnows, waxies, spikes, plastics, and Gulp! baits on small tungsten jigs and teardrops.
Bluegill:
Bluegill fishing is fair to good around shallow to mid-depth weeds and weed edges with waxies, spikes, plastics, and Gulp! baits on small jigs and teardrops.
Perch:
Perch fishing is improving as the fish move to deep weed edges and mud flats. Best offerings include crappie minnows, minnow bodies, minnow heads, and insect imitations on small spoons and jigs, and crappie minnows on tip-ups, tip-downs, and dead-sticks.
Walleye action is slow to fair, but some anglers continue to catch fish. The fish are in/on deep basins, holes, and weed edges in the daytime. In low light conditions of early morning and evening into dark, they move to shallower flats to feed. Walleye suckers, shiners, and fatheads on tip-ups, dead-sticks, jigs, and jigging spoons/baits are all producing catches.
Northern Pike:
Northern pike action is good to very good, with early morning and late afternoon hours most productive. Fish are around weeds, weedlines, weed edges, points, and wherever there are panfish and baitfish concentrations. Northern suckers and shiners on tip-ups are working, and dead bait on the bottom will soon be effective as well.
Crappie:
Crappie fishing is very good for anglers who can locate the schools, and electronics make doing so easier. Fish are suspending, and on the move, in deep basins, drop-offs, and weedlines. Set up shop and wait for their return, or try to stick with them as they move. Baits of choice include crappie minnows, waxies, spikes, plastics, and Gulp! baits on small tungsten jigs and teardrops.
Bluegill:
Bluegill fishing is fair to good around shallow to mid-depth weeds and weed edges with waxies, spikes, plastics, and Gulp! baits on small jigs and teardrops.
Perch:
Perch fishing is improving as the fish move to deep weed edges and mud flats. Best offerings include crappie minnows, minnow bodies, minnow heads, and insect imitations on small spoons and jigs, and crappie minnows on tip-ups, tip-downs, and dead-sticks.