Fishing 2010 Report
Saturday, May 15th, 2010The water levels have risen about 18 inches since opening. The unusual warm spring had the bite well advanced in most species. The air temperatures have been in the 70′s this week with overnight lows in the 40′s. We are beginning to have cool nights and the underbrush is beginning to turn. There are a few leaves on the trees beginning to show their Fall colors.
After a May Fly hatch in early June the walleye bite slowed, but they are now being caught again. Crappie and pan fish have been caught in water depths of 4 to 10 feet. Pan fish and crappie are being caught in the lakes and off the bridge. Most on jigs with live bait. Large jumbo perch and northern continue to be caught. The water temperature has been recorded at mid 70′s. Crappie are being caught in Little Sand.
A nice start for the bass season!! The vegetation has completely covered Rice Lake leaving no place to navigate into this natural fish hatchery until Fall.
Small and large mouth bass are being harvested in good numbers. Good eating size of 2.5 to 3 pound range. Weather fronts continue to move in with isolated rain showers. Last weekend a cloud burst totaled 2.6 inches. Bring your rain gear, just in case, and enjoy the fishing, moderate temperatures, and cool evenings.
Keep an eye on the pictures in the 2010 Guest photo album and updates on the fishing reports.
If you have not tried fishing in the Sand Lake chain you need to come try it out. We believe you will find the accommodations at Anchor Inn relaxing, clean and reasonable.
The biggest catch of the week!!
Over 40 pounds
