Delavan Lake Ice Fishing in Full Swing

     The recent stretch of cold weather to end 2012 brought out the Delavan Lake ice fishing enthusiasts. 
Most local anglers are reporting an average ice depth of about 5 to 7 inches, not enough to drive on yet, so keep your cars at the launch. The ice is definitely safest in the bays but the warmer forecast makes some areas risky to venture out on.
     Most fishermen have been heading to the launch on Bluegill Road. Some anglers have been parking by Endzone Bar off South Shore Drive, but do note that you’ll be in for a hike. 
     Pike have been hitting medium and large shiners in the Highway 50 boat launch channel. Let your bait dangle right below the ice. No sinker needed. 

     Talking to some local anglers coming off the ice yesterday, slow fishing action made a sudden change as soon as the barometric pressure plummeted last Wednesday afternoon
     Some tip ups were flying, and blue gills were biting over weed beds about 8 to 10 feet down.  Anglers have been saying the early morning has been producing the best bite so far.  
     West winds usually bring a good bite on Delavan, and that’s what we’ll continue to see the next couple days. Look for temperatures to warm up to the upper 40s on Saturday Lunar reports are forecasting peek fishing times at 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., and that’s been consistent with what anglers have been reporting all week.   

     If you plan on heading out, don’t forget that the minimum length limit on large mouth and small mouth bass is 18 inches, and the daily bag limit is one. The minimum length limit on northern pike is 32 inches with a daily bag limit of one, and the minimum length limit on walleye is 18 inches, and the daily bag limit is three. 
     Good luck, anglers!

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