SecondCurve is conrrct in referring you to fishlakewinni.com. You can also search the archives on their message board for specific information. For instance if you search "downrigger"...you will find hundreds of posts about downrigger use. If you only read posts made in June, you will find specific posts to current conditions.
That said, if you don't like doing this type of "research", pop over to AJs Bait and Tackle in Merideth. Drop some $ on some of his db smelt and topgun lures (ask him for advice on these...he'll put you onto good lures). He probably won't give you GPS coordinates but will probably give you general area info, depth to be at, speed to troll at, etc because he knows if you do well, you'll be back.
You may still get fish in the top 15 feet of the water column in the morning but by 8 they will drop below 20 to 30. When the fish drop down past 25#, I also begin using vertical attractors. AJ can help you with these too...they are about $25 a piece. Also, switch to Chamberlain DR releases (sold at AJs). Best $20 you'll ever spend on gear to improve downrigging. Pick up light floro carbon leader material (6# or 8#) and ask AJ about the "best swivels" he has for trolling....
Note that trolling can get frustrating in busy times of the day as many of the best areas have HEAVY boat traffic and these huge boats will not respect safe boating distance or responsibilty for their wakes. First and last two hours of daylight are best.
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