Detroit Lake report 4-May-2019

Near the island in ~60'.  1st time I've fished this lake and 1st time I've caught a Kokanee on this long line rig.  Didn't seem to matter what you hung off the end of your line.

$5 to use the Mongold facilities.  Credit card accepted.

Nice! Was thinking about heading out there tomorrow.

Nice! Was thinking about heading out there tomorrow.

You can also launch from the Detroit Flats Day Use Area.  It was rehabbed last fall and appears to have reopened.   There were cars and people in there when I went by today so I'm assuming it is open.  No fee the last time I checked plus it's a bit closer to the island and less exposure to the wind.

Nicely done!  Gorgeous weather and kokanee catching conditions.

Nice! Was thinking about heading out there tomorrow.

You can also launch from the Detroit Flats Day Use Area.  It was rehabbed last fall and appears to have reopened.   There were cars and people in there when I went by today so I'm assuming it is open.  No fee the last time I checked plus it's a bit closer to the island and less exposure to the wind.

Thanks for the suggestion. We tried that for a quick outing Sunday evening.  The launch worked well. Got a few trout, no Kokanee.

How long are they? I can't tell from the picture. Thanks for the report!

How long are they? I can't tell from the picture. Thanks for the report!

Longest was 13".

Dave

Thanks! That's better than I usually do. 

Great weather and awesome Kokanee fishing. 12 & 13” was the average size. Currently staying there till Friday

At what depth were you getting them?

45ft was the magic depth for seeing fish on the fishfinder, but caught my limit on a longline with 1/2oz of lead.  Nice chunky fish, but a limit of 5 makes for a short day catching.
Have a great couple days camping up there - great weather with no wind.

Late to this kokanee party but heading to Detroit for memorial day weekend. Wedding rings the ticket with shoepeg or something else?