Mercer lake

[Mjh609]

Went up yesterday searching for musky after seeing 3 huge ones there last week. We came across one sitting on top of the water and threw some lures at him. He would turn and chase for about 2 feet then say screw it. We were able to get within about a foot of him and realized something was wrong. Had a big gash across his head. Either a prop or a bigger fish(doubtful tho, this one went easily 45") I even threw it a live perch and nothing. Don't really have any musky lures so I just threw some big spinners and an Alabama rig today. Nothing, but did see 2 more huge fish, one that jumped clear out of the water. Exploring the lake little I had no idea it was so full of life. Gigantic bait balls everywhere. This lake is loaded with gizzard shad. Got frustrated and decided I would try for bass for the last hour of daylight and it was game on. Got five bass all at least 3#. 3 on a 4" senko and 2 on a giant 2 blade buzz bait. Can't wait to get back out and target bass for a full day there.

[FASTEDDIE29]

Liveline one of those gizzard shad!!!!!

[cmoran719]

Senko works real well there. Got 4 nice bass on Sunday myself using a senko along with a ton of gizzard shad when throwing worms or trout mags

[GetANet]

They are pretty big ones too I remember when I used to fish there you would see big schools of them circling around and making quite abit of ruckous! Always seemed to see them mostly in the evening or on drizzly kinda days. Prob def good muskie bait!!!

[Fish n Jeep]

I know where I'm going this weekend if I get a few minutes to myself.

[Almaink]

It sucks they throw you out of there at dusk, I'd really like to fish there at night.

[Ash]

Originally Posted by Almaink

It sucks they throw you out of there at dusk, I'd really like to fish there at night.

they used to issue night fishing permits for there. don't know if they still do.