The mayflys have been hatching for the past 2 weeks on Lake Leelanau which is always a sure sign that Summer is here in Northern MI.  Smallmouth Bass are almost done with their spawning activities and have begun the post-spawn migration to their summer haunts.

Fishing for Walleye has been picking up with good numbers of “keeper” fish being caught on S. Lake Leelanau and the occasional kicker fish over 20 inches.  Fishing the breakline with both crankbaits, as well as, longlining livebait have been the primary techniques so far. 

Smallmouth Bass action has been pretty steady along the same breaklines tossing jerkbaits, rattlebaits and soft plastics.  Some nice fish from 3 – 4 1/2 pounds have been taken over the last 2 weeks. 

Perch action has been relatively inconsistent so far this year on Lake Leelanau.  I would expect them to become more predictable over the next couple of weeks.