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I just got back from Vermillion, and me and my 4 year old son Lucas caught some really nice 9" bluegills in Everett bay. My boy wants to go fishing all the time now, but needs constant action, otherwise he gets frown.gif. I forgot how much fun it is to catch nice panfish. I have never fished lake Sarah, but is close to home. I read the dnr report and says it is loaded with sunnies that average about 6".

Can anyone confirm good panfishing on this lake? General locations, presentations, and times?

Also, how do you get to the launch?

Does anyone know of another lake on the west end that produces nice panfish?

Any help would be greatly be appreciated!

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I went to this lake yesterday for the first time (just moved to the area). The launch is on the southwest side of the lake - west of Lorretto (sp) on county 11 - then take a right on Lake Sarah drive and follow the signs. My three year old and I caught bluegills, crappies and bass along the north shoreline/weedline/docks on the very west side of the lake. I fished 3 - 10'. There were lot of boats fishing the weedline and a few on either millfoil lines or humps in the middle of the lake. I just used an 1/8 oz jig and powerbait grub and casted. Nice little lake and a nice Father's Day outing. I'd get there fairy early on weekends and they were ticketing illegally parked trucks.

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Shorelunch,

Thanks!

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Lake Sarah near Loretto is a great panfish lake. I have had my best large bluegill days right after ice out before the weeds come up. Several fish 7-8 inches. Right now can be good on the weed edges like many metro lakes are this time of year. However, it is my experiience that the average bluegills are 5-6 inches this time of year. The spots that have worked for me are the north side straight out from the launch and the west side after you pass the channel on the south part of the lake. There is plenty of action on that lake. Good Luck!

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As far as the launch goes, how many spots, and how fast do they fill up? It has been awhile since I checked this post, anyone else have any luck on Sarah of late?

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The launch has about 15 or so spots and fills out fairly early on the weekends.

Went out last night and caught crappies, bass, bluegills and two walleye (which I didn't think were supposed to be there) on the west side of the lake along the north side weed lines or on a few humps in 10-18 fow (same as the last post). Just used a 1/8 oz jig and powerbait again. Not many boaters last night.

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If you look at the lakemap, there is alot of walleye-like structure out there. I am a little surprised that there are walleyes out there though, because the dnr report makes no mention of walleyes in Sarah....hmmmmm

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Shorelunch catches Walleyes in mud puddles on the side of the road as well... he's like Gary Roach!! ( : Just having fun with ya Johnny. Oh are there any Lakers in there that aren't on the DNR stocking reports??

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Forgot to mention that I also saw the Loche Ness monster and Sasquache, and also caught Flipper, Nemo, Charlie the Tuna and Jaws. . .

Seriously, the two walleyes were caught on a mid-lake hump and were about 10" and 12" inches (no, not feet) long. They lived to see another day.

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Finally made it out there with my 4 year old son, Lucas. He had the honor of getting the largest bluegill, the largest crappie, the only bass, about 12", and a 45" muskie (just kidding about the muskie). He had a good 'ol time out there, just like me. Fished the shore on the other side of the lake right across from the access. All in all, got more than enough fish to feed my family tomorrow.

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CalvinKleinist: You didn't limit on Walleyes on the secret spot on the spot??? ( :

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Shhhhhhhhhhhhh......

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Calvanist, I don't know anything about Lake Sarah but I'm interested in your user name. I'm assuming theological implications.

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At least he doesn't wear a thong while fishing........BUZZSAW!!!!! You better not wear it tomorrow.

Juggs.......I'm interested in your user name as well. grin.gif

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Why do you want that username??? OH thats right.... Man Boobs! (:

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Juggs, why yes, it does...I doubt that "Juggs" has theological implications though, does it?

Buzzsaw, I do not wear my Calvies while fishing!

Beef46, how old are you going to "be" next year, 47?

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Beefies IQ is 46, like the Chicago Bears old defensive scheme... just kidding buddie, see you in a few hours.

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