Kabetogama/Namakan Fishing Report August 13, 2007
A grand week passes weather-wise, leaving many memories behind for those who were on the lakes.
Anglers found fishing to be good for nearly all species. Walleyes were found and are still being caught in shallow water, something less than 18'. Slip-sinker rigs with live bait or a ¼" jig and leech, casted and retrieved in the shallow waters, have been a good producer lately.
Mid-day, walleyes and saugers can be found in deeper structures at 30-40'; usually a jig and minnow do the job.
This is the time of year that artificial lures will turn on. Try trolling your favorite crank-baits at 12-18' along windswept shorelines; or you can target fish at 30+ feet with weights or lead-line setups.
As fall approaches, lures are exceptionally deadly for pike and smallmouth.
Kabetogama and Namakan both provide good late summer and fall fishing for walleyes and pike. The deeper water areas of Kabetogama, like Martin, Cuculus, Green and Larkin Islands, will soon be favorites. As you head into Namakan, finding fishable structures are too numerous to mention.
My suggestion is to take advantage of the shallow bite now and sharpen your deep-water skills in the mid-day, as hot sunny weather rules the afternoons.
Have a Great Day!
Ellen & Phil Hart
Gateway General
9378 Hwy 53
Kabetogama, MN 56669
(218) 875-2121
www.gatewaygeneral.com
www.kabfishingreport.com
