Hey Sportsfans! 

I hope all is well with you; here at Ballard’s Resort on LOTW, summer is going by quickly. With water levels still high, we are continuing to load everyone on the floating dock at 8am. What happens after that has been dictated by the weather each day. 

This past week we have seen high winds a handful of times keeping the charter boats bound to the South shore. On those days, fishing was tough, but there were enough fish in the coolers by the end of the day for a few large shore lunches. 

For most of the Summer, fishing Little Traverse Bay has been the ticket to nice fishing. While unusual for this time of year, some guides are still finding success jigging. Others are pulling spinners (in depths anywhere from 15’-25’). When on the hunt for a trophy fish, many guides head West, fishing off of Long Point. Drifting jigs deep in the mud (30’+) is where we have consistently seen the largest fish this season. 

We hope to see you this Fall! #218.634.1849

 

-Ballard’s Crew

Hello Sports Fans!

June blew by… quite literally. The past week we have seen extremely high winds and below average temperatures but despite the weather, fishing has been good!

Most days, the guides head North where they are jigging in 25-31’ and/or drifting shallow with spinners. The classic LOW set up, gold jig and frozen shiner, has seemed to do the trick when jigging. 

Little Traverse Bay has produced the most “keeper” size walleyes. Saugers and slot fish have been found in abundance when fishing the mud. 

 

#218.634.1849

 

 

Why are fish so smart? Because they swim in schools. 🙂

 

Fishing has been best up North, but the South shore still seems to have a few fish hanging out. Typically, the guides are starting out in depths of 18-30’, jigging with shiners, and have found BIG SCHOOLS OF FISH!

The water temperature was about 56° at the start of this week. With temperatures consistently in the 70°s this week, the water temperature is starting to rise. 

Give us a call today to book your Fall fishing trip. #218.634.1849

HAPPY JUNE! 

Hey Sports Fans!

Opening weekend was a riot. Drinks were poured, dinner was served, and FISH WERE CAUGHT! 

During the first weeks of the season, fishing has been great! The guides have spread out, most fishing up North.

Fish have been found shallow when drifting jigs in 10-15’ of water. Over the past couple of days, fish have started to move deep, and guides have found success when anchoring in 21-28’.

The summer season is off to a great start and we look forward to seeing everyone this summer. If you have not yet booked your summer vacation, give us a call today… #218.634.1849.