Hey all - been a while since I posted because I have been too busy with work and family to get out.
I knew the forecast was for a scorcher and they managed to get that one right. I expected the fishing might be slow and I might have to get off the water when the temperature peaked, but since I haven’t been able to get out since bass opener it would have taken a tornado to keep me away.
Launched my kayak early - light wind and low waves - and the fish were cooperative from 6am-8am. Managed a few smallies, one walleye and went one for three on muskie during that window. Chatterbait was the ticket for me during this time.
Fishing slowed down quite a bit after this and tried to move around and find more fish, but it was a grind. Still managed to find a few smallies from time to time but no hot streaks. I had to down size to a 3” swimbait for most of my bites.
Winds picked up early afternoon which turned the bite on briefly for me and I managed four fish in eight casts - including an early afternoon walleye. Unfortunately, the winds picked up even more and between the heat, wind, and chop in my kayak I decided to call it a day.
While it was definitely hot out, I didn’t find it too bad while I was out fishing. Being in the kayak and wearing light fast drying clothing I just kept soaking a few items at a time + I brought lots of drinks and snacks.
Overall a very good day on the water - hopefully it doesn’t take me another month to get back out.
July 18 - Sturgeon Lake report, HOT, bass, muskie, walleye
