Fremont Lake Report

[Westlakedrive]

I have fished twice. Once before vacation and once since.
Trolling, jigging, and throwing various crank baits.
Total of about 6 -7 hours worth without a bite.
I had heard the perch fishing had been pretty decent for a while. Pretty much nobody out. I think I know why.

[wally-eye]

Wes I wish I had good news. I have caught literally 2 legal eyes this year period. Last year I caught, well a lot. This year squat. Everyone I talk to this year has had basically the same luck. One here, one there.

Was just out the other day and nada, well one 14 incher for 6 hours of fishing.

Think its going to be an every third year on fire lake and then below average the other 2 years. Too bad we have 2 more years to wait. :mad:

If there are any left I don't know where they would be hiding. I have tried 2 fow, 6 fow, 15 fow, and all the way to 60 fow. The 14 incher the other day came in 36 fow dead on the bottom...................

Just not the place to fish this year.............too bad cus you live so close.

[Westlakedrive]

I think that if you do happen to catch any fish out there they will likely be undersized. Hardly worth the effort. What the heck.

[sfw1960]

And to think that Dan was just razzin' me about NOT havin' the b0tE out for two months.....
I know I'll be trying another body of water ; one with some fish at least!

FTFLF !!
:rant:
(that's frEEkmoTt lake fish , for those that don't know backlash shorthand!!LMAO!!)

[alex-v]

That lake still has some Walleye swimming around in it, but, after last week there is one less. This is my story (and I am going to stick with it) that appeared on another Msg Board:

Hit Fremont Lake on Saturday morning to do a little late season Carp fishing. Mist and clouds and rain was coming. Winds were picking up and the lake was getting a bit choppy.

The line started to move and I picked up the rod and waited, and waited, and waited. Nothing happened so I tightened the drag a bit so I could reel in. As soon as the slack came out of the line I knew something was there. So, I set the hook and started to bring it in.

Right away I knew it was not a huge carp, not a big carp, and maybe not even a carp. Then, I saw it when it rolled. Here is a 4 lb 14 oz Walleye; part of the plantings the DNR is doing on inland lakes so that everyone can have fun just like we do down here.

And, to think that I went up north to go fishing for something different.

http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/photopost/data/542/medium/P9230008-b.jpg

[wally-eye]

That right there does it. That WAS the last eye in the lake. I caught that one last year and let it go right at the launch witnessed by SFW1960. Right where that guy caught it at the wall. Well, now theres none left........on to another lake.

[sfw1960]

Killed the last one , ya did Alex!!
:lol:
:evilsmile

[Westlakedrive]

Probably would have gotten more of a fight had it been a carp. :lol:

[rbaddis]

Went out wading tonight and ended up catching 2 walleyes and lost another. Things are starting to look up. You've got to love the x-raps.

[waterfoul]

Went out wading tonight and ended up catching 2 walleyes and lost another. Things are starting to look up. You've got to love the x-raps.

Any size to them?

[Westlakedrive]

Lake really takes a while to cool down water temp was still 62 last weekend which isnt bad.

Did not get out this morning. Attempted to but boat wouldnt start. Did seem like there were some active fish though.

[alex-v]

Went out wading tonight and ended up catching 2 walleyes and lost another. Things are starting to look up. You've got to love the x-raps.
I figured that the Walleye was cruising along the drop off looking for tastey morsels of any kind. It is that time of year for them to start the feeding binge.

Several of the guys who work the shorelines along Lake St. Clair swear by the Long "A" Bombers.

[sfw1960]

rbaddis , I think if I squint at your avatar enough I can make out your mug!
:lol:
I think you & I had a chat this past summer about the changes the lake has gone thru , you had a younger gent with you and we were both pulling out a bit after dark-thirty or soo............
Recall that?? Or is it senility setting in??
LMAO

Robert
:evilsmile

[rbaddis]

The walleye I got last night weren't real big they went between 16" -18". ( good eaters) Sfw 1960, I can't say I remember the conversation. I'm not saying it didn't happen. I've got a good memory, it's just short.:lol: Now that good ol' Fremont lake has my attention I plan on getting out more now. At least until Muskegon Lake turns on.

[wally-eye]

I don't even wanna post that me and sfw1960 spent a few fruitless hours late this afternoon into the evening on the lake. Not so much as a bona-fide walleye bump...............good thing the lightening run us off the lake at dark or we would still be out there fishless.................lake just sucks this year is all I can say. :gaga: :help:

[sfw1960]

........................lake just sucks this year is all I can say.
See??
I told ya Alex ate the last one , but NNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooo....
I had to go along & see for myself.

:gaga:

Did Muskegon turn on yet??

:evilsmile

[wally-eye]

Don't know about Skegon but I heard that Croton is giving up limits.....:fish2:

[alex-v]

See??
I told ya Alex ate the last one , ........
And, if I do say so myself it was very yummy:lol: .

[tkpolasek]

Croton, limits, now thats funny!:lol:

Maybe limits of perch or gills.

Fremont will get better:rolleyes: , just need for the water temps to drop down a little lower.

Tim

[sfw1960]

Tim ,
The temp was 60 degreezzz... now you go there & tell me it's all good!
http://www.mediamax.com/sfw1960/Hosted/lmao1.gif

Hopefully when it hits 50 degreezzz , we can go to muskegon and fahgitabowdit.......
http://www.mediamax.com/sfw1960/Hosted/Mad_as_Hell.gif

R

[waterfoul]

Don't know about Skegon but I heard that Croton is giving up limits.....:fish2:

Ghack!!

Man, I almost choked on that one.

[Westlakedrive]

I knew curiosity would get to you guys sooner or later. You just get that "nobody can catch any fish there but I bet I can" feeling.
The strange thing is I have also targeted other species mostly crappie but how about one of those 3-5lb bass.. nothing.
The weather patterns we have experienced the past few weeks definitely makes it hit and miss.

[tkpolasek]

There not all gone!!!!!!!!!:p :p :p :p :p :p :p

Tim

[Westlakedrive]

Probably could launch a 25 footer out of there today as the launch is practically under water.

[wally-eye]

tkpolasek]There not all gone!!!!!!!!!:p :p :p :p :p :p :p

Your a bad bad man.................:evilsmile Its not nice to tease like that.

[wally-eye]

Most frustrating lake on the face of the earth............................:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

[rbaddis]

It gives you just enough to keep you coming back for more. It seems like every other time I go out I do well. Oh well at least it's close.

[Westlakedrive]

Some nice northerns. I expect the perch fishing may be all right this winter.
Also if you are out marking fish (and I have been getting some nice marks in 25 foot of water) I think they could be pike. I have tried jigging raps I think I will also try a jigging spoon.
That is if I even go:lol:
Whats the White like is it wadable?

[rbaddis]

I don't think I would would try and wade it right now. I was at a buddies house yesterday down river from the dam a few miles. The river was high and fast. The water is stained but other than that quite clear for as high as the water is.