Sportsman’s Lodge South End Fishing Report

Try Shallow!

Drifting with spinners has been reeling in the fish this week in 25’-32 depths however don’t count out the shallows 10’-16’ too.  Hammered gold/pink spinners tipped with crawlers or leeches in the mud, rocks and sand.  Jigging has also had some success in the deeper depths (25’-32’) with gold jigs being the key.  Many 16”-17” fish are coming in with a mix of bigger fish as well.  The water surface temperature is hovering around 72 degrees.  Pro tip of the week – Don’t count out the shallows. Try the sand bars and shallow rock piles!

Sportsman’s Oak Island Lodge

Fantastic Fishing
Sandbars 18’-22’ and rocky points 24’-28’ continue to produce some nice walleyes. A variety of methods are working. Drifting with hammered gold, white and orange spinners tipped with worms or jigging with minnows.  Crankbaits are working too.  Water temperature continues to hover in the mid 70’s.  Lots of great fishing going on right now.  Nice eater size walleyes nibbling at the hook right now.

Muskies
Rocky points in sandy bays have been hot spots using top water baits.  The bite is really heating up! Between now and late October is the best time of the year.

Pike & Bass
Pike and Bass are being found in big bays up shallow and the larger pike around points and rock piles. Casting flashy spoons or crankbaits have been working well.