Father’s Day weekend is fast approaching and the bite is on for many species in Lake Waconia! With the up-and-down spring weather, water temps have been fluctuating in the upper 60’s to low 70’s. The sunfish spawn has recently started in the shallows! Expect a strong sunfish bite on waxies and chunks of crawlers. Crappies have moved a little deeper as their spawn is now done. Fish them in the weeds in 8 to 16 feet of water with crappie minnows for good action in places like the north to northeast end of Coney Island, Keg’s reef, North reef, and Andersons. As for the walleyes, with the transition into more of a summer pattern, we suggest fishing with fatheads and leeches off the deeper weed lines and drops such as Keg’s, North, Red’s and Anderson’s Reef. Note that because of seasonal Curly Leaf Pondweed, the weed line has temporarily moved out to 16 to 18 feet depending on the location. Fishing jig and minnows has worked in 16 to 20 feet, or pulling lindy rigs with leeches or minnows just above the deep weeds in early morning or evening hours for walleyes. So far this muskie season there have been reports of mid-thirty inch muskies being caught along with some decent northern pike mixed in. Some larger fish have been seen as well. Smaller-sized blades on bucktails and rubber baits have been a common choice in 5-10 feet of water around cabbage weeds also along deeper weed edges such as Cemetery and Keg’s reef. Bass action has still been very good with the spawn finishing later than normal. We’ve had a wide range of sizes being caught both shallow and deeper. Different angling styles have worked. Soft plastics have been good in less than 6 feet of water, while spinnerbaits and jigs have produced some nice ones in the weeds on the reefs. There have been a few people that have been hooking into sheepshead for a fun fight! Sheepshead can be caught in similar areas that one would try for walleyes jigging with minnows or night crawlers.
We are in the full swing of our Pontoon and Fishing Boat Rental Season! We rent 3 pontoons that hold up to 9 adults each, with 1 that holds up to 12 adults. We also rent 3 fishing boats that are equipped with 9.9 or 15 hp motors. Check out or prices and policies by clicking on this link… https://intownemarina.com/Pontoon&BoatRental.htm Call (952) 442-2096 to reserve!
Don’t forget, Lake Waconia is still under No Wake restrictions within 600 feet from shore for at least 3 more weeks! Please follow this ordinance so we limit potential shoreline erosion while we wait for the water to drop to more normal levels. Thankfully, Lake Waconia is big enough to allow for this restriction help shoreline landowners, but not impede summertime fun on the lake!
We look forward to seeing you!
