Cisco Chain Fishing Report
September 1, 2010
Early fall patterns are starting to show up as water and air temps are finally going down. Water temps are back in the 70s and many of the weeds are starting to die off. Good fall fishing is still a ways off, but it's nice to see things heading towards a more consistent bite.
Walleye fishing has been slow all summer, but cooler weather and shorter days will make for a better bite. Leeches and crawlers are still working along the deep weed edges, but walleyes are also being caught on small minnows around mid lake rock bars. Use crank baits at night over large weed flats or shallow rock bars to catch bigger fish as there is still a strong nocturnal bite going on.
Smallies are still being caught on rocky points or mid lake rock humps. Craw colored tube jigs, Hula Grubs, and deep diving crank baits are all producing some nice fish in about 15' of water. However, during low light conditions, smallies are coming up in shallow water to feed on crayfish.
Largemouth bass have been very consistent all summer. Top water baits are still producing some big fish under low light conditions in shallow stumps and lily pads. Deeper weeds are holding most of the active fish during daytime with spinner baits and Texas Rigged plastics working best.
Crappies are being caught in large weed flats but have been scattered, drifting across these flats using small Beetle Spins or Road Runners works well. Slip bobber rigs with crappies minnows have also been good while fishing at 15" to 24" below the surface.
Musky fishing has been very inconsistent, but will improve as water temps cool down and days get shorter. Most of the musky being caught are still hitting on smaller baits with a slow retrieve. Deep green weeds and mid lake rocks are getting the most attention.
