Clear water

[rscotfish]

ive seen the water so clean you could see a long way down but that was late in the year middle nov and we could not catch perch in the clean water we moved half a dozen times and finally found some lightly stained water at b can where we picked up 100 perch we we were very picky at this time a year had fun running all over the lake burnt a lot of gas 8 of us half charter captains this is how they get fish for there freezer when trips are done and fun fishing starts

[West Basin]

Out there yes. That area doesn't get the wind stir cloudy water from the shores as quickly, plus it also often gets clearer Detroit River water. But it is still pretty rare to see bottom in 30 foot depth water in the Western Basin of LE. Curious - why drop anchor north of West Sister in summer? Perch way out there? Maybe just killed your secret? :-)

[fishhead315]

No secret at all. Tons of boats perch North of the Island during the Summer.

[PatSea]

I don't ever remember a year where the water was consistently very clear around the islands like it has been this year! Wonder why?

[fishhead315]

I don't ever remember a year where the water was consistently very clear around the islands like it has been this year! Wonder why?

Lack of rain for the rivers to get pumping and no big NE winds since Spring to beat up the shoreline.

[wakina]

In the 50's the water was every bit as clear as it is today. We had no trouble catching perch or walleyes during those years between 1955 and the early 60's. Sure water clarity is a factor and requires a little bit more stealth. How many of you have sat in a boat on a sunny day perch fishing when one side constantly and consistently out produces the other? Did you ever wonder why? I have found that the side that has the shadow of the boat on their side most often catches the most perch. That holds true more so when the bite is slower, but there are days when that is reversed. But when the bite is hot it does not seem to matter. Next time watch for yourselves and form your own opinion about my statement you may be surprised.

Heading up to the boat now will post when I get back.