Island Lake

[DaveZman14q]

yea we havent had the best luck out there this year... we never keep any but it's fun to get some good walleye pics

[theharvester]

tough bite out here two too big all night

[Drake]

harvester, is Island typically pretty good for the walleye in the fall? are you finding the eyes are feeding on the bugs more now and that is why the bite is tougher?

[fivebucks]

I usually do OK in the fall on Island but for me it has been a tough bite all year. A week ago I got one small eye and a nice smallie in 5 hours of fishing. I will give it one more go first weekend of Oct. before the dock comes in.

[theharvester]

On island we caught a few walleyes lots of small perch hopefully it gets better

[DaveZman14q]

Any reports from Island lately? They out on the mid lake structure?

[fivebucks]

Going to try it Labor Day Weekend so I may have a report later.

[fivebucks]

Slow for me this past weekend.

[Drake]

Hey fivebucks. Did have a few anglers that hit Island this weekend & they did pretty well, fishing in the 18-25' depths, but said that the troll had to be faster, no hits under 1.5 miles per hour. Also the only thing that they were hitting on were crawlers. But hearing the same thing out of Blackduck Lake & Upper Red, I can talk to some guys in the fish cleaning room saying they did well on those lakes and the next one rolling in will say they didn't have a nibble. Hopefully with the temps about to cool down & then be steady we can get into the good fall fishing pattern-Sept is normally my favorite month to do the afternoon walleye fishing. You going to be able to hit Island one more time before putting away the open water gear?

[fivebucks]

I have always stayed away from crawlers on Island due to the perch and would troll spinner and leeches. May have to include some crawlers next time. I will be up for a 3 day weekend over the 20th and then one more time to close up so I will splash the boat at least 2 more times. I love fall fishing but I just wish it didn't get in the way of pheasants and grouse and deer.

[Drake]

Good luck to you this weekend Fivebucks! Let me know how you do. The walleye fishing our guests have done the last few days has gone well, but they haven't been to Island. That is a problem up here..which to do, fish or hunt!

[theharvester]

Island slow but red is good

[fivebucks]

I am glad it's a 3 day weekend for me as I will have to jig some minnows and walk a few trails for some grouse. This is a good time of year, albeit to short.

[fivebucks]

Closed things up and brought the boat home this past weekend. Lots of wind out on the lake. Had a little time to fish Saturday with no bites but on Sunday morning they were snappin pretty good. I had to be on the spot on the spot to get any bites but when I could stay there I got fish - although most were over 17" so I did not have much to throw in the live well. It was a nice way to end my open water season.

[Drake]

Hard to believe it's time to close things down & start thinking of ice fishing season! It was pretty windy last weekend and into the early part of the week, but looks like things are going to be calmer for a bit. Glad you got into some eyes to finish up your season!

[theharvester]

Slot adjustment needed here

[theharvester]

Time to raise the slot before too many big fish in system.

[Drake]

Been out on Island lately? How's the bite? Haven't had any of our folks on Island lately.

 

[fivebucks]

I haven't been there since water turned hard so I am of no help.

[Drake]

Thanks Fivebucks!

 

[ohhfursure]

I will be staying on island lake october ridge resort from dec 28-dec 31.  How has the fishing been on this lake for hard water?  Any depths to hit for crappies and walleyes?  I am new to this lake and would love and info! Thanks!