Rain rain go away! The weather has been extreme lately to say the least. Earlier this spring we were begging for more water in the lake, and boy did they deliver. If you have been on the lake or by the marina lately, you noticed the much higher water levels. We have more water than we need now and have been hard at work raising docks. The guys are just about done so thanks for being patient during the process.
Anglers haven't been on the water in full force lately due to the extreme heat, wind and storms we have all been dealing with lately. Fisherman braving the elements have been rewarded with some good fishing.
Bass have been excellent for several people we have talked to lately. Fishing the inlets, culverts etc. has been paying off. Jerkbaits, jigs and tube jigs have been excellent near that running water, or just fishing them in the reed beds or docks.
Pan fish are still worth chasing. Fishing the north shore in the reed beds, or inside weed edges has remained productive for Bluegills. Wax worms and small leeches are like candy right now!
As usual during the summertime, road construction is upon us. Currently, Highway 5 is open to local traffic only. Check out our Maps/Directions page at http://intownemarina.com/Map.html to see the easiest way to get to us and avoid the hassle of construction.
Also as of this week the Hwy 284/Hwy 5 intersection in Waconia will be undergoing construction as well, so avoid using 284 to get here unless you want to skirt around the construction. You can go West or East at the County road 10/ E 13th St Roundabout to get back on Hwy 5.
Don't forget about our Rentals! We offer Fishing Boats with Motors, as well as Pontoons, to get you on the lake. We'd love to help you or your family enjoy a wonderful day on Lake Waconia! Call us at (952) 442-2096 to reserve.
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Fishing Report 6/13/2012
The bite on Lake Waconia has continued to be strong for panfish. While the spawning pattern will soon be over for the sunfish, we continue to see anglers having success fishing among the pencil reeds in Reinke's Bay and along the NW shoreline. Some, including us, have had luck finding them in 8 to 10 feet of water with ground cover weeds. Working a Beetle Spin tipped with a wax worm has been a successful method, along with bobber fishing with wax worms or crawlers or panfish leeches. If you are targeting crappies, expect to find them out of the shallows and hanging along the outside weedlines in 10 to 12 feet.
Bass fishing has stayed consistent. We've continued to hear nice reports of fish between 1-1/2 to 3 pounds. Some are fishing the shallows with crawlers or leeches, or texas-rigged worms. Fishing by the Carp Trap as well as the pencil reeds has been productive. Others are throwing spinnerbaits along weedlines, which in some cases has worked well for northern pike as well as bass. Try this approach working the weeds out from the north shoreline, or off reefs like Cemetery Reef, Pillsbury Reef and North Reef.
If you are looking for that elusive walleye, we suggest fishing the breaks off Keg's reef, North Reef, or Anderson's reef. Jigging with a leech or fathead has garnered some success, while slip-bobber fishing is always a good approach.
We hope to see the muskies start going strong with the expected warm weather coming up. So far, we haven't had a consistent enough pattern emerge to warrant much success. However, this past weekend during the Meto Muskie Tournament, a 44 incher placed Adam Hoen in 9th place with his fish from Waconia (Part of a 16-lake tournament).
As usual during the summertime, road construction is upon us. Currently, Highway 5 is open to local traffic only. Check out our Maps/Directions page at http://intownemarina.com/Map.html to see the easiest way to get to us and avoid the hassle of construction.
Also, be aware that during this middle part of June, the Hwy 284/Hwy 5 intersection in Waconia will be undergoing construction as well.
Don't forget about our Rentals! We offer Fishing Boats with Motors, as well as Pontoons, to get you on the lake. We'd love to help you or your family enjoy a wonderful day on Lake Waconia! Call us at (952) 442-2096 to reserve.
See you on the Lake!
Bass fishing has stayed consistent. We've continued to hear nice reports of fish between 1-1/2 to 3 pounds. Some are fishing the shallows with crawlers or leeches, or texas-rigged worms. Fishing by the Carp Trap as well as the pencil reeds has been productive. Others are throwing spinnerbaits along weedlines, which in some cases has worked well for northern pike as well as bass. Try this approach working the weeds out from the north shoreline, or off reefs like Cemetery Reef, Pillsbury Reef and North Reef.
If you are looking for that elusive walleye, we suggest fishing the breaks off Keg's reef, North Reef, or Anderson's reef. Jigging with a leech or fathead has garnered some success, while slip-bobber fishing is always a good approach.
We hope to see the muskies start going strong with the expected warm weather coming up. So far, we haven't had a consistent enough pattern emerge to warrant much success. However, this past weekend during the Meto Muskie Tournament, a 44 incher placed Adam Hoen in 9th place with his fish from Waconia (Part of a 16-lake tournament).
As usual during the summertime, road construction is upon us. Currently, Highway 5 is open to local traffic only. Check out our Maps/Directions page at http://intownemarina.com/Map.html to see the easiest way to get to us and avoid the hassle of construction.
Also, be aware that during this middle part of June, the Hwy 284/Hwy 5 intersection in Waconia will be undergoing construction as well.
Don't forget about our Rentals! We offer Fishing Boats with Motors, as well as Pontoons, to get you on the lake. We'd love to help you or your family enjoy a wonderful day on Lake Waconia! Call us at (952) 442-2096 to reserve.
See you on the Lake!
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