Fishing report for:

Chequamegon Bay and Apostle Islands of Lake Superior - June 21st, 2010

This report provided by: Jim Hudson of Hudson's on the Spot Guide Service

Fishing has settled into summer patterns now, pushing us onto the hunt for
great Lake Trout, SmallMouth and Walleye action. From into the islands to
the bay, fishing has been great for numbers of fish and big fish too.

Lake Trout are now in their typical summer areas and typical summer
depths, from the Flats to  Outer Island to structure off other islands. But, do
sneak in shallow once in awhile, especially near structure on the mainland
or shallows when the temps are right to catch a few fish as well. Typically,
rigger and deep tactics like pound ball rigs are the key to getting bit on flats
and a mixture of deep and mid-depth tactics will get you bit along structure. I
use more flasher/dodger combos on flats and a mixture of these and
spoons on structure. Run baits up high too, or do just run a spread from
mid-depth to the surface over deeper Lake Trout grounds, as the salmon
are still lurking about in these areas.

For the Bass, what a crazy year we had for post spawn. But, the funk is over
and these devils are on the feed again. Fish are scattered from shallow
water to deep right now, so a lot of options to look for. Fish are still in the
Sand Cut and Kakagon and out to offshore spots like the Rock Pile, Long
Island and the Breakwall. Use tactics for the depth and type of water your
fishing.

Walleyes are scattered throughout the bay right now, moving with the bait.
Cover water effectively for the best bite using trolling tactics. It is day to day
for a crankbait bite or spinners. Mayflys will be hatching in full force soon,
so be prepared.

If you fish the area and happen to catch a nice fish, check out the Ashland
Chamber of Commerce Website and send in a picture of your fish or fishes.
Also, be sure to stop at any of the local baitshops for info and buttons to
cash in on the season long Tagged Fishing Contest.

Also, be sure to keep an eye for more video updates and live streams from
USTREAM on a more regular basis. For USTREAM,  once to the website,
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