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Minnesota Fishing
Patterns have been difficult to predict, and fishing has slowed somewhat during this mid-January timeframe. Currently, panfish are producing the most action and can usually be found around the vegetation in many area lakes. Because panfish are a common food source for both northern pike and bass, if there is a school of panfish, most […]
Read MoreThe panfish bite has been strong, even during the frigid cold temperatures earlier this week. The walleye bite slowed significantly, but it is expected to improve as the temperatures rise. Little Detroit, Sallie, Melissa, Cormorant, Pelican and Lida lakes have received most of the angling attention so far this winter. Look for the most walleyes […]
Read MoreNow that the severe cold snap has passed through, ice measurements have grown to 9-12 inches thick on most area lakes. While snow cover ranges from 8-12 inches deep, the frigid temperatures have helped solidify most of the slush. Truck travel is expected on most area lakes by Christmas. Walleyes and perch have been biting […]
Read MoreDetroit Lakes and Otter Tail Country area lakes currently have 8-11 inches of ice covered by several inches of snow. The slush that developed last week is solidifying with the extreme sub-zero temperatures earlier this week. Ice has grown 1/2- to 1-inch each day during this cold front. Although the fish continue to bite, the […]
Read MoreAs of Dec. 4th, there was 5-9 inches of ice on most Otter Tail and Detroit Lakes area lakes, and six to ten inches of snow had fallen. Lakes with less ice were expected to have some problems with slush for a few days until below zero temperatures created firmer conditions. Walleyes have been holding […]
Read MoreWater temperatures have dropped below 50-degrees. The walleye bite has been best in 20-35 feet of water on most area lakes. Most docks have been removed and some lakes still have very shallow water so keep this in mind when launching and loading. Jigs with large fatheads or small suckers, and rigs with small to […]
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