Henderson Harbor Help

[eye8astonie]

Fished Henderson Harbor (Henderson Bay?) for the first time on Saturday. Was hoping to find some of the lake walleye in the bays still, but talked to a guy at the marina that didn't think we'd have much luck with walleye, so we fished for perch most of the day instead. Ended up only catching a handful of them, but had fun exploring all the different structure and learning our way around.

I'd like to learn more about this area, so if anyone has any advice I'm all ears! We used to fish Black River Bay in May, and it seems like the walleye were in there from the spawn still.

We're planning on going back again soon, and any advice on where/when/how to catch walleye around Henderson Harbor is appreciated! We just have a 16' open style boat, so I assume we're not going to want to venture out on the big lake.

Thanks,

Duane

[walleyemagic]

Try trolling on the north shore in 20 to 45 fow with boards, if weather permits go to tip and follow shore line stay on depth contour. Good luck and be safe and have fun

[Cannonball Runner]

How big of a boat do you have? You can run to the end of the points and the islands and find Walleye all summer. Not always alot of them but they are there.

[walteye]

Just past the barrier islands on the north side of the bay is a very productive reef for both eyes and huge smallies. The later in the season the less likely that you will hit eyes there-but you can hammer some big smallies there. Fish all sides of the reef. Fish the deeper water off Bull Rock and Chaumont Bay between Cherry Island and the north shore.

Walteye

[eye8astonie]

Thanks guys, that helps a lot! I have a 16' with a 25 hp, so it'll handle the 2 footers but not much more. I appreciate the help. Sounds like Ch. 68 is the one to be on up there?

Duane

[Raid235]

Hi,

Im from Ottawa and its about an hour or more shorter drive here then to cobourg where I go for Trout and salmon, so I was wondering if anyone could let me know if this area or another nearby area is recommended for thse species? Also I like to start earlier in the season if possible than what cobourg offers - ie June 24 is about the start of the season in cobourg area normally

thanks

[mcds7]

have heard they are pounding Perch in 60- ft of water off the high rocks, thats right i said 60!!! buckeye minnows,worms.watch your graph for what looks like bait pods,they may be perch!

mike

[eye8astonie]

Thanks Mike... I can't make it back up there for a while, but just out of curiosity, where are the high rocks? Trying to learn the lingo!

Duane