August 17th - 20th fishing report

4 lb 9 oz Fatty.

Denise and Bella with her first fish.

 Bella finishing up the popcorn.

Arrived at the lake Thursday night.  Killed 27 million little bugs with my truck on the way up.  I should probably clean my windshield this weekend.  We brought Bella the grandpuppy with us.  She is dying to fish with us. ha ha.

Friday 17th -  Windy as heck!  No chance to fish in that nonsense.  Waaaaaaaaa.

Saturday 18th -  Clear in the morning to start but chilly 58 degrees.  Fished 6:40 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.  Caught 9 bass.  Landed a 4 lb 9 oz Lunker around 9:30 a.m near R.P. Bay.  It buried itself deep in the tumbleweeds.  But it was no match for me. :)  It's the 8th bass over 4 lbs this year.
Fished 6:20 p.m. - 8:10 p.m.  Caught 14 bass.   Bella came with us and caught her first bass of the year.  The Devils Graveyard was hot again!  23 total bass for the day.

Sunday 19th - Started out sunny and 56 degrees.  Fished 8:20 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.  Caught 9 bass.  Nothing special.  Worked Upper Deep Bay, Devils Graveyard, Jennies Island and Lonesome Bay.  No evening fishing.  It was too windy.

Monday 20th -  Clear and cold in the morning, 50 degrees. No wind.  Fished 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.  Caught 9 bass.  Fished The Devils Graveyard, Emery Island shoal and the mouth of Fish Creek.

Caught 41 total bass for the long weekend.  The lake level is still low.  The lowest I have ever seen it.   The lake is starting to loose it's green tint from the algae bloom.  It should be cleared up in a couple weeks.  The are still some nasty looking weeds that should also clear up soon.  Now only if the bite would pick up.  Well, that's all for this time folks.  Until next time...                Fish On!

August 4th - 12th fishing report

Spooky clouds rolling in.

Lily pad flower

Bullfrog resting on the boat cover.

Lakeview into Lonesome Bay.

4 lb 3 oz largemouth bass

Denise with a nice bass on a nice day.

4 lb 10 oz lunker of the week and 3 lb 10 oz.  A good rainy morning for a couple lunkers.

Last day of week long vacation 3 lb even smallmouth bass.  Nice vertical stripes on the bronzeback.

Another great week long vacation in the books!  Arrived to blazing hot weather on Saturday.  95 degrees! One and a half inches of rain in the guage from the previous days.  Ended up with a mixed bag of weather for the week.  Had a couple days with some much needed rain.  But generally a good week.  Lake water level is up a couple inches by the time we left.  Algae bloom has peaked and water has been green for around three weeks now.  The fish bite was difficult most of the week although we did land a few nice lunkers.  On Friday I managed to catch the biggest to date.  A 4 lb 10oz lunker.  Beating the previous big one by one ounce.
Fishing Report:
Saturday August 4th -  Fished 7:20 p.m - 8:45 p.m.  No fish!  Must be the hot weather has the fish locked up.

Sunday August 5th - Fished 7:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Only caught 1 fish.  Got windy as heck. Sat in wind protected area most of the time.  Obviously the fish were not biting.  Had a hard down pour for about ten minutes.  No evening fishing as rain storms kicked in later on.

Monday August 6th - Fished 6:40 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.  Started out with a clear and cool morning 62 degrees.  Caught 11 bass. Best was 2 lbs 13 oz.  We had one double header. Denise caught a few on Bubble Gum Senkos.  Basically they are Pink fake worms.  We moved around alot fishing at Jennies Island, Emery Island, Jennies Island, The Log Cabins and Fish Creek  Fished 6:00 p.m - 8:30 p.m.  Caught 18 bass.  Found a nice honey hole near Devils Graveyard.  We pulled them in one after another for about 20 minutes.  That was fun!  We also had two double headers.  29 total bass for the day.

Tuesday August 7th - Fished 6:50 a.m - 11:50 a.m.  Clear and cool to start 60 degrees.  Caught 6 bass.  Denise caught one small pike.  Fished 7:25 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.  Only managed 1 bass in Conger Shoals.  7 total bass for the day.

Wednesday August 8th - Fished 7:25 a.m - 11:30 a.m.  Clear and cool to start 60 degrees.  No wind.  Caught 7 bass.  Landed a nice 4 lb 3 oz lunker at one of our favorite spots near Lonesome Bay.  Fished 6:35 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.  It was sunny and very hot with slight north west wind.  Caught 4 bass near Conger Island.  11 total bass for the day.

Thursday August 9th - Fished 7:00 a.m - 9:30 am.  Short day of fishing.  Started out extremely foggy and overcast. 60 degrees and no wind.  Visibility was very poor and dangerous so we didn't go too far from the cottage.  Caught 3 bass.  No evening fishing.  Got lots of rain so we took is easy today.

Friday August 10th - Fished 6:20 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  Caught 15 bass.  Fished in light rain most of the morning.  Caught a 3 lb 10 oz lunker near N.M.P in The Cut.  Caught a 4 lb 10 oz lunker near a nice rock pile in The Cut.  This is the new Lunker of the Year to date.  It was nice and fat!  I thought it was going to weigh in at 5 lbs or better, but it wasn't meant to be.  6 ozs short!  Fished 6:35 p.m. - 8:20 p.m. Caught 2 bass.  17 total bass for the day.

Saturday August 11th - Fished 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  Had a light rain overnight.  Mostly cloudy to start out and 65 degrees.  Caught 21 bass.  Secret honey hole was active again.  But this time it was active around noon.  Also had a brief rain shower.  No evening fishing.

Sunday August 12 - Fished 8:45 a.m - 11:45 a.m.  Final outing of the week.  Overcast skies 65 degrees.  Caught 3 bass.  One was a nice 3 lb even smally.  Those smallmouth sure do put up a fight!

92 total bass for the week.  Quantities are down compared to earlier in the season.  But we did manage some nice size bass.  Hot weather, warm water, low lake level and algae blooms are all factors in the decreased catch rate.  But we did enjoy are week long vacation at the lake once again.  As we always do!  Well that's a wrap.  Until next time folks...   Fish On!

July 27th - 30th fishing report

3 lb 12 oz and 3 lb even

Denise nice Largemouth Bass

 We think this cloud looks like a fish.  Do you?

 Lonely Lilly Pads.

Sunset from Conger Shoals.

 Lonesome Bay & Jennies Island.

 This is a very small rockpile island, appropriately named "The Pimple".

 Denise relaxing reading her Kindle.

Arrived at Black Lake Thursday evening.  Finally had some decent rain.  1 1/2 inches in the rain guage.

Friday 27th -  Fished alone today 9 a.m. to 1:15 pm.  Weather was nice and not too hot or humid for a change.  Light northeast wind.  Fishing was a little slow, only caught 7 bass.  I did manage to catch a 3 pounder at Conger Island.  Also caught a nice 3 lb 12 oz at Jennies Island. Fished 6:45 pm to 8:45 p.m.  Caught 9 bass in "The Cut".  Weeds are clearing up in some locations.  16 total bass for the day.

Saturday 28th - Fished 6:55 a.m to 12:45 p.m.  Cloudy an 65 F. degrees to start out with light northeast wind again.  Caught 17 bass.  Nothing special and none over 3 pounds.  Fished 7:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m.  Only managed 5 bass in "The Cut".  22 total bass for the day.  No big ones again.

Sunday 29th - Fished 7:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.  Clear and cool morning.  55 F. degrees.  Calm and no wind to start.  Only caught 2 bass.  Probably the slowing fishing of the year for us.  Although a cool front moved in overnight, it didn't take long for it to get sunny and HOT. Water is green with algae blooms and going through it's seasonal cycle.  Fished 6:25 p.m. to 8:50 p.m.  Only caught 2 bass again.  4 total bass for the day.  Our worst take of the season.  Denise did manage to hook a very large pike down in Grindstone Bay near the Indian River.  It grabbed her lure about 8 feet from the boat while she was reeling in a dead cast.  It ran out her drag about 30 feet, jumped about 2 feet out of the water and SPIT THE HOOK.  Pretty much scared the heck out of her because it all happened so quickly.  She was actually glad it got off because she does not like catching pike, with their sharp teeth and all.  I wish it stayed on so we could get the actual size and a picture.  I estimate it was about 32 inches or so, and maybe 7 to 10 pounds.  Can't say for sure.

Monday 30th -  Going home day.  Fished alone 7:10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.  59 F. degrees to start, partly sunny with a light southwest wind.  Only caught 3 bass.  1 was a smally.  Obviously the fishing has slowed down for the Lunker Hunters.  Hoping this changes for our next trip to Black Lake.

45 total bass for this trip.  Best was 3 lbs 12 ozs.  Enjoy the photos!  Until next time folks...

Fish On!

July 20 to 22 fishing report

Denise nice Largemouth

 4 lb 3 oz

 Great Blue Heron

 4 lb 6 oz lunker of the week

 Chilly morning 49 degrees F.



Fish On!

July 16 & 17 fishing report

Sunrise

 4 lb 2 oz Largemouth Bass at Jennies Island

Short fishing trip.  Weather was hot and humid again.  Had a few brief rain showers but they didn't last long. 
Sunday 15th -  Arrived Sunday afternoon.  No fishing today.  Just relaxing on the deck.
Monday 16th -  Fished 5:30 am to 11:00 am.  Action was decent.  Caught 17 bass.  Landed a nice 4 lb 2 oz largermouth near Jennies Island at 6:30am.  Fished 7:00 pm to to 8:30 pm.  Very windy!  Had to take cover from the wind and only managed 1 bass.
Tuesday 17th - Had some early rain but didn't last long again.  The lake level is as low as I've ever seen it.  We really need a few inches of rain!  Fished 8:30 am to 11:00 am.  Fished around Conger Island the whole time to stay protected from the high winds.  Only caught 4 bass.  One was a decent fighting smallmouth.

22 total bass for the trip.  Not the greatest.  But better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick.  Until next time...

Fish On!

July 4 - July 6 fishing report

Denise's personal best - A 4 lb 3 oz beauty in Upper Deep bay. July 4, 2012.

Fourth of July Holiday report.  We were only able to fish two days.  But you can see in the above pic, a big largemouth was caught!

Wednesday the 4th -  Fishing was a little slow in the morning.  Fished 7:30 am to 1:15 pm.  The weather was great but only caught 11 bass.  Went out again from 7:15 pm - 8:45 pm.  Went to Upper Deep Bay, way back in near the rocks and Denise caught a 4 lb 3 oz.  It is her personal best!!!!!!!!  Beating her old best by 1 ounce.  This made our day!  She was quite excited.  Only caught 4 other small bass and a sunfish.
16 total bass for the day.
Thursday the 5th -   Fished 6:30 am to 11:50 am.  Beautiful morning!  Fished Dwaynes Island, Crab Island and Fish Creek.  Only caught 8 bass.  Nothing special.  Fished again 7:00 pm to 8:50 pm.  Only caught 5 bass.  Total 13 bass for the day.  29 total bass for the weekend.
Friday the 6th -  NO FISHING TODAY!  Had to leave for a business trip to Germany.  Next fishing report will be delayed until the week of July 16.  Until next time...

Fish On!

June 29 - July 1 fishing report

 Weekend best - 3 lb 9 oz largmouth, Pin Island July 1, 2012

 Canadian Geese in the bay w/two white strangers.  June 29, 2012

 Bella resting in the cubby June 30, 2012



Long weekend report.  VERY WINDY first two days.  Couldn't fish much. 

Friday 29th:  9 bass for the day.  Fished 6:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.  Got real windy.  Had to get off the lake.  No evening fishing.
Saturday 30th:  6 bass for the day.  Got blown off the lake again.  WINDY WINDY WINDY.  Took our grand doggy Bella out in the boat for the first time this year.  She really likes watching us fish and going for boat rides.  LOL.
Sunday July 1st:  12 bass for the morning.  Nice morning, no wind finally.  Sunny.  Brian's best, 3 lb 9 oz.

Note to Mother Nature - PLEASE BRING SOME RAIN!!!  Lake level is still LOW!

That's a wrap folks.  Till next time...         Fish On!