Walnut parking lot was packed at 7:30am when I arrived. On my way out to the 2nd trench I passed all those boats at about 5.5 miles out. Must have been 100 boats, looked like a small city. Radio said Perch were slow but they were picking at them. I talked with two guys back at the marina (3pm) said they got their 2 man limit.
I set up on the transition right before the 2nd trench (42`11 and 80`20). Marks were scattered, but this was the best marks of the day. Fished all day in this area and only picked up 2 eaters. Both came off the down riggers, 150' back and 53' down - willow blade harnesses, pink and sliver. Dipsy's pulled a few bass and one steelie that threw the hook before I could get him in. Steelhead hit a silver and raspberry spoon.

Tough fishin this year but still better then best day at work. Beautiful lake thought yesterday. 1 foot or less.