Ive also noticed alot of smaller fish this year.
Especially walleye and bass.
Heck the topwater bite isnt even on here yet.
And normally on the big lakes the bass, pike and walleye are on the reefs. Not so yet, walleye and pike are still in 12 fow generally.
Ive only caught one decent 4lb smallie this season. Tonnes of pike though in the 27" range pushing shorelines still.
Its a funny year.
Some of the smaller backlakes are the exact same as usual