Conneaut Saturday June 15

[SteelEyes]

Went out for walleyes Saturday out of Conneaut Harbor. Was our first time out on the water, and our shakedown cruise. ODNR watercraft was at the public ramp and got a vessel safety inspection. Long week for us, so got a late start, fished 9:30 am until 4 pm. Surface water temps were around 60F, warm sunny day, lake mostly flat.

We got skunked, caught 1 sheepshead. Fished anywhere from 58-71 feet of water. Marked the most fish in ~64 feet of water, suspended anywhere from 30-50 feet. Also marked some fish on the bottom, but guess they were sheepshead based upon the one we caught. Varied presentations from stealth to aggressive, ranged speeds from 1-2mph (GPS). Ran a variety of worm harnesses, spoons, and crankbaits. Trolled all directions versus surface conditions. Couldn't get a bite. Didn't see anyone else out there catch anything either.

I have heard reports of people catching fish, and limiting out. Based upon everything seen and heard so far, need to get out in the morning before the fish go negative. Most reports I've read had everyone catching fish coming off the water as we were going out. Seems the daytime bite hasn't started yet.