Happy Mother’s Day! Hopefully everyone is enjoying this unusually warm early May. Water temperatures are higher than usual for this time of year. Yesterday afternoon, the water was 64 degrees (measured 1 foot below the surface by naturalist Jim Gilbert).
This year’s Fishing Opener was a little different than most with the elevated water temps and sunshine. We heard plenty of successful largemouth bass catches, with some occasional northern pike biting too. Walleyes weren’t as easy to convince to bite, and we think the exceptionally nice weather is to blame. If you’re trying for walleye, don’t give up on the early season spots just yet. Places like the Clay Banks, Harm’s Point, the Rock Dock or shallow sandy emerging weed line areas (the north side of the lake is a good example) are all worth trying yet. Jigs or slip bobber fishing with a fathead or leech are both good options. Shallow-running crankbaits are good too if you’re not using live bait. You don’t have to go deep find the fish yet. Many of those same areas will pump out crappies, sunfish, bass and northern pike too.
We have begun taking future pontoon reservations. While we haven’t started renting yet, we will have all our pontoons ready to go for Memorial Day Weekend (and likely sooner if the future weather allows). Call (952) 442-2096 to set up your day on the lake!
Those of you looking to have a less stressful time launching your boat on Lake Waconia, we are now selling Everyday Summer Season Passes for $349 + tax. Our long docks and deep access make it easier to get your boat in and out of the water safely and more efficiently. We have experienced staff ready to assist you if needed.
Our store hours for the short term will remain 11 am to 7:30 pm, Monday through Friday, and 8 am to 7:30 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Hours are weather dependent. Our gas service will end at 7 pm each night for now.
We’ll see you at the lake!
