Namakan Lake
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Namakan Lake Overview
Top Techniques Reported for Walleye + Spring
- Live Bait Rigs1
Smallmouth Bass2 Reports
Crappie1 Report
Walleye1 Report
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Wade Watson
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5/13/24
Species
Crappie
Season
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Bobbers
Structure
Rock Pile
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
58°
Species
Walleye
Season
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Live Bait Rigs
Structure
Ledges
Forage
Minnows
Mid - June is a great time to pull spinners along the wind blown shorelines, troll at .75 - 1.25 mph. get out away from the boat start with a 1/8 oz sinker. use your electronics to locate the fish, they are normally in 5' - 15' of water. Use a crawler or cut the back hook off and use a leach or minnow. The fish are normally feeding on minnows or bugs. when you feel the fish hit wait a second or two and set the hook, it will give them a chance to suck the bait into there mouth. I like to use a braid as my mainline but mono works just as good. Good Luck!
Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Bladed Jigs
Structure
Ledges
Forage
Crawfish
Spring is a great time to cast Chatter Baits on the shorelines and shallow points. Look for shallow rocky shorelines that have a slow taper and put your trolling motor down and start casting the shoreline. Very your speed and direction. I like to tie about 5’ or XT to the fireline as a little shock absorber, check your knots and the last few feet of line often for nicks. Good luck!🎣
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