Kabetogama/Namakan Fishing Report July 9, 2007
Mayflies are gone, what's next? Hot weather has taken command of conversation——leading to where are the fish?
Anglers are again reporting pretty good bites from walleyes. The eyes have now moved onto the reefs and reef edges, favoring rack, rubble and gravel bottoms.
Crawlers or leeches are the top vote getters for bait choices. Either bait will work well if you have the proper presentation at the right time.
Early mornings and late afternoons favor the walleye action; whereas mid-day favors the smallmouth bite. Northern pike are in and out of the deep water near the weed beds or weedy bays.
Mid-Kabetogama and Namakan now offer the better depths and bottoms for walleyes. Using slip sinker rigs at 25-30' should provide some harvest-size fish.
Namakan, with great break-lines, offer anglers excellent opportunities for the use of artificial lures.
Smallmouth are steadily after crayfish lures and spinner baits. Rocky shores and rock piles are to their liking.
Northern pike lurching deeper waters near weed lines provide some success using stick baits and jerk baits; but anglers report the big girls are mostly deeper.
Blueberries are abundant and a great activity to supplement your fishing.
Water temps are great for water activities; a great time of year for a national park visit.
Have a Great Day!
Ellen & Phil Hart
Gateway General
9378 Hwy 53
Kabetogama, MN 56669
(218) 875-2121
www.gatewaygeneral.com
www.kabfishingreport.com