Nest Lake in Late June, What to be expected?

[Guest]

This year our family is headed to nest lake for a week in late june. I guess June fishing will really depend on how warm the spring was. I'm hoping most types of fish will be biting. Is anything spawning that time of year?

Typically what can be expected this type of year? Oh, I like to night fish too, is this any better on this lake. Thanks for any info that you can provide.

GRR

[GullGuide]

GRR,
Well, it all depends on weather or not Nest suffers a winterkill. The lake was down close to 6 feet from normal this fall, was almost impossible to launch a boat from the access. The water level will definitely not be a problem this June, but the snows that will fill the lake again might spell trouble for the fish, blocking out the sunlight needed for the production of oxygen. I know Nest is a fairly deep lake as far as lakes go in this area, but since there is virtually no water flowing through the lake right now. Since Nest is a very weedy lake, the quantity of decaying plant matter will only intensify the problem.
One question that I do have for you, is why would you be concerned if there are any fish spawning at this time? Don't get me wrong here, not trying to insult you or bash you in any way, but plucking any fish weather it be bass, crappie or sunnies from their beds is a sure-fire way to ruin any body of water. Yes, I know it makes for some fantastic fishing, but this is one of the reasons for declining populations of many fish in our lakes. But of course I can't tell you what or what not to do, just offering a bit of knowledge. It would all depend, like you say on how late the ice stays on the lakes, and how warm the spring is to cause any spawning action though.
I have never tried Nest at night, it might be good. The best lake in the area for night fishing is by far Green, especially at this time of year.
Good Luck
GullGuide
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[Guest]

Gull Guide thanks for the info. As far as the spawn goes I was hoping that everything would be over. I try to avoid fishing trips that time of year. I agree with what you say. In fact it is extremely rare when I'll even freeze fish, I take only what we'll eat fresh that day. I'm just hoping that this lake will have some fish that will tug the lines of my 4 kids. I think form what I've heard is that winter has been harder than years past. I hope all your fish survive well.

Thanks & take care.

GRR

[GullGuide]

GRR
Thats what I was hoping, but was not sure. Anyways, if Nest comes out of this ok, it can be a great lake for bluegills and crappie. Get a hold of me before you come down and I'll see if I can get you more info.
GullGuide
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[Gerd]

Nest can also be an awesome pike lake. (I've even heard reports of a few muskies!!!) It's not bad for walleyes. Try around the islands or the weedlines. You'll probably catch a lot of small fish, but you'll also catch a lot of smallies right along with the walleyes. And these are some nice smallies. I've caught a few over 20 inches! As far as night fishing goes, it can be good. If it was a sunny day, it's gonna be good. If it was a cloudy day, it's better during the day. That's what I have found to be true anyway. I hope I've helped and I REALLY hope the lake doesn't freeze out. Nest has got to be one of my favorite lakes. I would hate to see it die out this year.

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[Guest]

Thanks for all the info. I hope you all thaw out soon to minimize the fish kill. Here in Indiana the water is up to about 50 degrees F. Fish are starting to bite good.