WATER CONDITIONS: The water levels are pretty good for fishing; Anglers are catching fish! Don't miss out!
FISH: Crappie ... Good; Anglers are catching fish with minnows in shallow water near the boat docks and the dam.
FISH: Bluegill ... Good; Many anglers successful with chatterbaits, spinnerbaits, or buzz baits near weed lines in fairly shallow water.
FISH: Bass ... Good; Look for them in the channel with buzz baits, rattle traps, topwater baits and spinners in fairly shallow levels near cover. Several boats fished in the recent tournament.
FISH: Walleye ... Good; Jigs are producing some fish at the dam in deeper water.
FISH: Channel Catfish ... Good; Anglers catching fish with night crawlers, minnows, and wax worms at the north end of the lake; in fairly close just out from the shorelines.
Bow Fishing .. is allowed for carp from a boat on Dawson Lake, but not within 100 feet of any developed recreation areas.
NOTES: Nice quality saugeye/walleye from 15 to 17 inches have been collected during survey samplings.
NOTES: Reported by Leon Gibson from Moraine View Concession. Good Food! Stop by and see them soon!