The best spots have been by the Fontana launch area, the Narrows and both sides of Williams Bay. If you can't afford the suckers, a zip bait has also been effective. Fished vertically you rip the lure up 2-3 feet off bottom. The key to this technique is keeping the bait vertical and in contact with the bottom. The Perch pattern seems to have the most success. Also, Perch fishing is starting to improve. They are starting to school. They have been found in 8-10 feet of water associated with hard sand bottom with grass.
Small minnows or leaf worms have both worked well. For the best success, try a slip bobber. You can catch a large number of fish, however, it will take a while to catch a meal of quality fish. The best Largemouth Bass bite on the lake is flipping docks, with a black or blue jig or a pumpkin seed spider jig. I like fishing the docks that are associated with deep water. Some Large mouth Bass can also be caught on the weed flats in Geneva Bay. The numbers of fish have slowed tremendously over recent weeks, but should be picking up again when the water stabilizes.
The Smallmouth Bass are starting to make their fall migration back into the 10-12 feet of water range. The main lake points have been the best spots to look for them. Rock Bass and Bluegills have been very plentiful and are biting like mad, stealing hundreds of night crawlers. There is really no special location, you will find them mixed in with the Small and Largemouth Bass. Some of the best fishing of the year is coming soon. Good luck and good fishing.
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