When the Lake Turns Over

I have had many emails asking what it means when the lake turns over. Well it just means the surface water is hotter than the core or lower depth temperature. The surface water will dissipate the dissolved oxygen content faster than the lower water.

Trout need at least 6.0 dissolved oxygen content to live comfortably and guess what? This is where you will find the trout when this happens.

I get a dissolved oxygen report from 6 different locations on the lake every week done by day.
In order to not confuse anyone I just tell you where it is best to locate the fish!

I have been doing this for many years successfully and now I share it with you.

The lake has turned over this June. Stay to the North shore for shore fishing with a #18 treble and a 3ft, 3lb leader. Trolling go from Windy Point to the dam and back in front of the bays back to Windy Point.

Most fish are being caught at 15 to 30 ft depth.

Use a flasher rig and increase the odds. (looks like a school of fish and a distressed fish at the rear). Use a CD-7 Rappala and you should do well. Make sure you test your drag! Watch out for the wind that picks up around noon. Early trollers will do best.
6/15/2008