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Mayfield Lake marginally fishable now

Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 11:46 pm
by Don Wittenberger
I ran down to Mayfield Lake this week, and didn't tell anyone I was going because I wanted some "alone" time. The lake is in marginal condition -- water temps are still below 60 degrees on cloudy days, and the water is turbid with visibility of only 5 or 6 feet -- but I saw several (mostly small) tiger muskies on shoreline cover and larger trees, and caught and released a 42-incher. What muskie anglers need right now is sunny weather to warm the water. I recommend using small lures at this time.

RE:Mayfield Lake marginally fishable now

Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2007 12:18 am
by Deadeyemark
Congrats on the 42 Don. You didn't get it on your secret bait did ya? The one you told everyone not to buy?

RE:Mayfield Lake marginally fishable now

Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2007 11:27 am
by Don Wittenberger
No, I got it on a pike-size Peterson Tackle Co. Inhaler, black hair and nickel blade. Another angler caught a 30-incher on a bass plug, which I netted and unhooked for him. Keep in mind they're feeding on small prey -- squawfish and sucker fry -- this time of year. A Mepps Musky Killer is about the right size.