Whitefish Chain Fishing Reports

[ozzie]

I was out crappie fishing Friday and Saturday evenings for a few hours each night...Friday we found a few for a couple meals and then on Saturday we struggled on the same spot and only landed a handful keeping 2 or 3.  Water temp dropped 5 degrees in the spot we were fishing from Friday to Saturday...sure the activity in the bay we fished slowed things down.

 

[delta dude]

Fishing for Walleyes slow. Panfish are going good however.  Lots of junk floating around the lake be careful. Pontooners give the fishing boats a wide birth.

[delta dude]

Any new reports?  Have a couple, Grandsons. coming up for a couple days so any tips would be appreciated. Sure looks like its going to a banner year for weeds. 

[Wanderer]

Nothing from me on whitefish - but in the area…. Last Saturday the shallows were vacated of adult fish of all species from what I saw.

 

8-12 fow was better with the exception of a few bass on docks.  I’d concentrate on the weedlines to start.

Edited June 16, 2023 by Wanderer

[Springerjax]

Little better luck after the water cooled down 9 degrees. Found the walleyes at 19 to 21 ft. 1 to 2 per day last Three. Not great but at least some to eat including one nice 23 inch. 

 

 

 

 

[ozzie]

spoke to my father in law last night, and he stated with the heat he wasn't out too much, but did get out on the chain for some whitefish and was able to land one here n there.  Was not as productive as he was hoping, but came away with a few for the smoker.  Key is calm days, electronics, jigging rap, and line to help figure out how deep you are dropping.  Can be a fun time if they are biting!!

Edited July 6, 2023 by ozzie

[delta dude]

May have to give that a try .  Walleyes are tough going right now, Bass however are going pretty strong.  Best on the first weedline and on a calm evening surface lures.  Ozzie my name got switched .  Was Rayguy now I am Delta Dude , a old name.  We need some wind I think,  Go get em.

[ozzie]

I was wondering what you were up to...Glad to reconnect!!  From a few sources that have spent time on the chain, it appears the walleyes are being found off weedlines and over deep structure in 30ft of water.  The most effective method appears to be a bobber while drowning a leech.  Good Luck 

[delta dude]

Was up most of last week.  Fishing was so so.  Caught a few walleyes on crankbaits over 40 - 50 of water. Nothing big but tasted good.  Bass were going pretty good.  Even caught two smallmouth in upper Whitefish which is a rarity. Have a neighbor who went to Leech and had six Musky follows , catching one 42" a good day. Weeds are awful on W end of lake. to hot I guess.  

[Wanderer]

A friend that hates fishing whitefish for eyes is out there tonight for a local tourney.  I’ll report back on the results.

 

I keep thinking sooner or later I’ll get out there this summer.  I probably will if the wind is laid down some.  Last weekend looked rough out there, especially Sunday.

 

[Wanderer]

10lb for 5 fish won.  The top 5 teams had roughly a 2 lb average.  

[delta dude]

What's the good word,   anybody had any action?   Last time I got out the little pike were a pain.  Maybe with the cooler weather the fish will become more active. anybody tried trolling cranks ?  Any luck?

[ozzie]

Unfortunately, I have not been up for a month or so, but that is to change tomorrow.  I plan to hit the chain a few times while up over the weekend.  I will report back how we do and what we find.  Good Luck!  Ozzie

[ozzie]

well the weather did not permit us to get out on the chain and instead we hit up a few of the small local lakes looking for a few panfish.  Found them on the weedlines when we found a weedline (not easy).  FIL did say that he had been out chasing walleyes near the mouth of the river on the chain and caught one small one and there were too many sunfish to use worms.  He did say that they found a few whitefish around but they don't seem to be schooled up like they have in the past few years.

[rayguy]

Headed up for a couple weeks. So any action on Whitefish? Should be fall fishing time. Saw on Heaths resort page some nice pics from a tourney they had last weekend. Nicer bass but no Walleye pictures .Any info would be appreciated.   Take care. Delta Dude

[ozzie]

I will be going up at the end of the month to do a little fishing.  I will do a little calling around and find what others have to say as for the bite on the chain if they have been out.  I will report back to what I find.  Should be good fishing with the cooling temps!

[ozzie]

Hit up the chain over the weekend for a few whitefish...found them over 70' of water suspended about 50' down.  Caught 7 between 3 of us and we all missed a few others that we had halfway or more to the boat.  Was a great way to spend a morning!  Jigging raps were the hot ticket