Fishing action along the western shores of Lake Michigan is only rated fair this past week. Ice cold water almost everywhere we go, from Algoma to Sheboygan, has kept our fishing in limbo. In all my years of fishing off Two Rivers I never have seen this much cold water sticks around for such a long time.
Surface water temperatures were holding anywhere from 41 degrees to a blistering 45 degrees everywhere from Two Rivers to Manitowoc late last week and then the weekend. But I think this ice pack is going to change just in time for the 30th Annual Two Rivers Kiwanis Fish Derby being held this weekend in Two Rivers. Even if you don’t’ fish, stop by for some excellent entertainment and a few cold ones.
Some reports of warmer water came in this past Monday and Tuesday. When you found these warm water pockets the kings were abundant and active. Look for 50-52 degree water and hang on.
Cool City charters fished almost everyday this past week and held a modest 10 fish per trip average. We fished anywhere from the beach out to 120 feet of water. 80% of our catch came in the first 90 minutes of fishing each morning, after that first bite the rest of the trip was slim pickings. And we weren’t alone, many charters and private boats were all singing the same old song (where have all our fishes gone.)
We will attribute our early morning bite success to Moonshine Lures. These high quality super glow spoons did an excellent job for us this past week. Some of the hot colors were Bully Eye, Crab Face, and the Emminater. Stock up for derby weekend.
A pat on the back goes to Jim Jaklin, owner of Screemer Lures of Two Rivers. He took second out of 58 boats in the Annual Kewaunee Super Derby this past weekend. He only uses the baits he produces. Check out his stand at the derby this coming weekend.
Best place to try this coming weekend, that trout pond located a little south east of the beer tent in Walsh Field.
Good Luck and Good Fishing, Joe LeClair, Captain of Cool City Charters, for Booking information call Him at 1-800-861-6844 or 920-793-5259 www.coolcitycharters.homestead.com
