Northern pike are abundant, however they are not that big. Wendt said it is a great lake for kids learning how to fish because the northerns are active. Trolling near the weedlines with medium-sized minnows is a good technique to use for catching northerns. Ball Club is also a good lake for largemouth bass. In calm conditions topwater lures near the weeds work best.
Crappies are tougher to find in the summer months compared to the winter and spring.
The crappies are fairly big, with some in the 2-pound range being caught. DNR officials said there is a quality perch habitat, too. 4 million fry annually.