Hey Sportsfans,

Note to self: wear hats with strings, or you’ll lose them on the Canadian side of the lake.

Thursday and Friday brought some pretty interesting fishing conditions. The wind really started to pick up, followed by little rain, making it difficult at times to stay on the fish. A few boats even came in early because of the challenging conditions. And thanks to the strong south winds, quite a few hats were lost along the way.

We’re primarily out of the river now and moving more into the lake and bay. But don’t let that fool you because there is still fish there. Water temperatures in the lake have started to warm up a little, reaching into the 50s.

That said, the cold water and cooler weather have made for a more challenging opener than we typically see this time of year.

Most fish are being found in the bay, while the lake has been hit or miss. The river has also produced some solid results in 12–20 feet of water.

We’ve heard some promising reports from up around Garden Island, but many other areas of the lake remain pretty spotty. The fish still seem to be in a bit of a spawning period, which has made them difficult to consistently locate.

Patience is key.

Set the Hook!