Finding gills.

[mschma000]

I have never done well this time of year catching bluegill and was wanting some advice.

I am planning a trip on Saturday to fish for some gills, was wondering where to start?  I was thinking maybe a shallow man made channel,  or a shallow bay if it is sunny out?  If the weather is bad maybe the drop off outside the shallows. I will probably be fishing with a float and a red wiggler or wax worm.

Am I going in the right direction?

[Drgreene]

Start off at 6 fow

[mschma000]

Start off at 6 fow

Thanks I'll give that a shot for sure!

[Felix]

Find the warm water. Could be shallow, could be the shoreline that the wind is blowing to.

[FWCanoeFisher]

Usually, shallow water on the windblown side of the lake in combination with the most direct sun rays is a good place to start.

[Get_the_Net]

keep an eye on wind this time of year several days before you go especially if it is sunny out.  If the wind stays the same direction (lets say out of the south) for several days with sun, look for shallow bays and channels on the North side of the lake.  The wind will keep the warming water in the backs of those channels and bays.  I would fish with small ice jigs under a small float until the water gets into the low 50's.  A fly rod with a black ant wet fly can be deadly too.

[Jig_Head]

Usually, shallow water on the windblown side of the lake in combination with the most direct sun rays is a good place to start.

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[coustom rods]

  Vertical jig no anchor .
Fish r still deep .
With the rain and wind coming .
I think they will still be in deep .
Could change , if u have a temp of the water fish the warmest water u find .

[fishinmajician]

If I was you I would ask your uncle Joe to go fishing with you. I hear he is a excellent pan fisherman and taught you what you need to know about fishing,drinking beer,and a little bit about the ladies. I hear he is going to the Blue-Gold game on Saturday but he will be available on Sunday. Maybe he can take you to Banabys after fishing too.

[Valparaiso_Girl]

Best of Luck to ya!

I thought guys were supposed to spit on something to catch fish???   

[vermillion1405]

Depends on the time of day, found them today in 2 fow around noon. Look closely at the 2nd picture

[abishop]

Looks like a good place to put in the beds. Won't be long

[vermillion1405]

Yes it does look like a good spot. Going to be a little later than normal this year. Anyone have the approximate water temp for lakes in valpo?