Balsam & Deer Lake Reports

[protrapper]

Wondering if anyone has been out chasing crappies and gills on these lakes. If so how's the fishing been? Whats the water temp? Thinking of making a run over.

Thanks.

[Walleye Guy]

I was on Big Round tonight for an hour. The 3 foot rollers weren't much fun. Water temperature was 51-52 in most places. Most of the panfish appeared to move out of the real shallow water. Picked up some small crappies and small bass. Nothing to get too excited about. The cold front probably put the clamps on the bite or moved them out deeper.

[SPIN DRY]

I was out last Thursday on Balsam, the water temp was 48 on the main part of the lake 50-51 back in some of the bays. All I caught was 2 northerns and a bass, lots of fun on 4lb test. Didn't see many panfish in shallow. Still to cold I think but it should be soon. Be Good.

[protrapper]

Thanks for hte heads up. We need some warm stable water. Then they should be in. Any weeds starting to show shallow?

[SPIN DRY]

They are just starting to grow. I was hoping this weekend but it doesn't sound good. But it's always worth a try. Good luck