Herring runs are loaded, trout ponds are stocked like a soup bowls, bait can easily be trapped, and salt water action has turned on. This is arguably the best time of year in bog country! Here is the bite by species. Bass- Since our last post live bait (chubs or chogs to some) have been much easier for Cap to trap and for patrons who want to use them a three pound bass is almost guaranteed. With most herring runs loaded the big bass bite should continue for the next few weeks before the non spawning bass start to dominate the bite. On smaller ponds the time of day does not seem to matter on bigger ponds first light and the last couple hours of the day have been most productive Trout - Since our last report cap has had three trips targeting trout. Twice the fishing was unreal with Rainbows and Brookies hitting the three fish limit. The other time was in the middle of the day and a bit slower. It appeared the fish were hitting the spoons quite a bit; however, there were only two hook ups and one landed. Cap is a little puzzled as to why, his only guess is these were fish that were stocked quite some time ago and they were weary of the bait. He was glad to get back on them the next time out! Pickerel - The slime darts have continued to slam everything. If you are looking for a trophy pickerel your time is starting to close out as they tend to habitat more weedy ponds and Cap has noticed lily pads starting to pop up and soon his favorite pickerel ponds will be choked out by weeds, limiting your lure selection. Tautog - Although captain is not offering Tautog Trips the bite is on! Trapping green crabs is a fun way to spend time with his daughter as they will be headed down to the dock nightly soon to drop the trap for the best tog bait around. Captain urges boat fishermen to use a single hook rig and shore fishermen to use a jig should the current allow. Feel free to message Cap with any questions!

Trout Ponds are stocked, pickerel have been biting since mid march, and Johnny's bass ponds recently picked up action. All is shaping up to be another great April out here in bog country! Whether you want some trout to bring home, perch or crappie to bring home, or land a trophy pickerel or largemouth we got you covered. The bass bite - Bass have been hitting everything and the presentation doesn't seem to matter; however, it hasn't quite "turned on" yet as most of the bass landed are on the larger side and have only been landing one or two a trip. The Pickerel Bite - Seen by some as a trash fish, they are Johnny's favorite fish to target. Often they create a wake behind your bait before they pummel it and Johnny loves the excitement. We have had multiple double digit fish days on a gold Kastmaster or a Storm 360 Searchbait Trout bite - we have done well 3-4 days after stocking; trolling yellow spoons and small red crankbaits. The rainbows that have been stocked this year seem slightly larger than past seasons.

April and early may is over and we have shifted away from trout and shore casting; and shifted to fishing from the 17"6 Jon Boat called "The June Bug". Early on the bite has been hot with double digit bass numbers, monster pickerel, and some great side perch that make great table fair while the water is still cool. It is a matter of time before a customer puts a lunker on the deck. Tight Lines and Sunshine - Cap