LOTW Report 8/22/2010

[Border View Lodge]

A quick update: The past week of fishing started out a little rough weather wise. Some strong winds and a major temperature swing made for some slower fishing. The lake was mudded up in areas for a couple days as well. However, fishing rebounded quickly as it has all summer. The downrigging bite has been the quickest way to fill a limit of Walleye. Numbers and size have both been good. Keeper fish are running from 16-19.5 inches. Some big fish are showing up as well. During the past week we’ve seen many fish over 28 inches, and some over 30 inches as well. Drifting with a spinner rig and a night crawler is a good second option to downrigging right now. The schools of Walleye are typically spread out this time of year, so covering ground is important. The majority of the fish are holding in deeper water on the mud flats in 30 or more feet of water. Some fish are shallower where rocks and other structure are present. Our guides have been concentrating their efforts from just north of the Lighthouse Gap, to Zippel Bay to Long Point, and up to the north end of the lake on occasion.   

Temperatures for the upcoming week appear to be on the mild side. The weatherman is calling for upper 60’s to start the week, with temperatures rebounding back into the 70’s after that. Fall is creeping up on us. Don’t forget to check out our great fall rates beginning September 1st.

Here are just a few pictures from the week...

Fish On!



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