Sunday, May 20, 2012

Fishing Report (Green Bay) Week Ending 5/19/12



Young Walleye Fisherman with a great catch!
A Proud, Young Walleye Fisherman from Indiana
Fish are still scattered in the bay. You may have to hit several spots to find fish but the schools are much denser than the previous weeks. Look for fish to be relating to any warm clear water and if that water is near a reef or weeds have fun because fish will be there. One thing I would look out for is the sheepheads moving into the areas in the coming week. Some of the spots I have enjoyed are now over-run with these fish. I usually do not waste my time in these areas unless I am forced to do so because of bad weather.
Best baits are still crank baits in natural colors such are Flicker shads in perch, Shad raps natural shad, and Rapala tail dancers in creek chub pattern. Water temps are in the 60 degree range allowing you to move much fast. Spinner crawler harnesses are starting to produce just as much as cranks but you have to go much slow. Top speed has been 1.5 to 1.8mph for cranks with 1 to 1.2 mph for spinners. Happy fishing!