May 22 – May 29, 2023

Week #3 of the open water season (5/22-5/29)

Main lake water temp: 60 degrees
Water temp in the bays: 64 degrees

Time for Lindy Rigs! Lindy rigs are the bait of choice for the deep water fishermen.

During the early morning and late evening hours a slip bobber with a leech has been producing quality fish. 7-10’ on the sandy/rocky banks should be the target.

Once the sun comes up fish are pushing deeper and 20-30 FOW was best. Slow trolling a Lindy rig tipped with a minnow up and down the break lines is producing good numbers of fish. Red and purple hooks are working well but green always catches its fair share of fish.

Bass

The bass are pushing shallow as I am typing this. Locate shallow banks protected from a north wind to find prespawn smallmouth bass. My favorite baits for these early footballs include soft plastics in green pumpkin or watermelon colors, small spinners (Mepps work great), and shall diving crankbaits.

Check back in next Monday (6/5) to see next weeks fishing report!

Zach Hrvol
Fishing with Z Guide Service
(218) 404-9200