So, how about this weather! I guess we better enjoy it quickly, a weekend is coming and that means COLD and lots of wind. Yesterday, I felt like I should be out in shirtsleeves. The warmup did help the fishing this week. I heard several reports of jumbo perch in 27-29 feet out along Perch Parkway. In fact, one person caught 20 jumbo perch in 90 minutes one day. The walleye action picked up a little in the warmer weather also. I heard of several big walleyes caught this week, and believe it or not, I caught a 26 incher and Sam had one straighten his hook out in one of our rentals this week.
We did open the new deeper road off the south end of Lake Street. It starts at about 27 feet and goes out to 33 feet now, but we are going to open it out further, hopefully today. I put several rentals out on it so we will see what happens. It should be good for perch and, I think walleyes will also be out there as well. We opened several driveways off the south side of the new road for portables and wheel houses so you can get off the road and fish. The banks are so high that I do not think we will put private houses off the south side, but there is plenty of room off the north side.
On another note, there is just a lot of snow this year. Our banks are very high along the roads.
While we have not seen the slush that other people are talking about, the water will come up some when you open your holes, so check your blocking. You probably will have to go up some. If you are fishing in a portable, get well off the roads and away from any houses before you drill holes. Another good idea is to remove the snow from both ends of your house to let the water freeze when you go home.
The snow has been a blessing for snowmobilers and the riding is great so dust off the old sled and bring it along. You may just remember how much fun it is.
See you soon.
