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Minnesota Fishing
There’s some great fall fishing action going on in Ottertail County. Most species have left the shoreline areas and relocated to the deep weedlines. This is definitely the case for walleyes, sunfish, largemouth bass and smallmouth bass. Please remember, however, that the smallmouth bass season is now catch-and-release only. One aspect that makes fall fishing […]
Read MoreWalleyes seem to have established two patterns: a preference for a minnow on a jig or rig in the deeper waters off sharp breaks, and long-lined jigs with minnows in the shallow waters on the main lake flats. Big Detroit, Island, Sallie, Lida, Pelican and Cormorant lakes have all been producing good numbers. Bass have […]
Read MoreWhile the water temperatures dropped significantly last week, they remain relatively high for this time of year, averaging in the low to mid 60s. The bite remains fairly stable for walleyes, with most coming from the sharper breaks in 18-30 feet of water. Rigs and jigs tipped with minnows, and crawlers on rigs are working […]
Read MoreFishing remains very good for all species. Warm water temperatures are lingering around 70 degrees. Cooler temperatures are in the forecast, and water temperatures are expected to drop significantly in the next couple of weeks. Leeches continue to work well, but are no longer available in the area. Anglers are transitioning to a minnow bite […]
Read MoreWalleye have been active in most Detroit Lakes and Otter Tail area lakes. Leeches are working well on jigs, live bait rigs, and spinners, but can be difficult to find. Crawlers are working well on live bait rigs and spinners. The minnow bite has picked up when combined with a jig or live bait rig. […]
Read MoreWalleye have been active in the Otter Tail County Lakes Area. Leeches are working well on jigs, live bait rigs, and spinners, but can be difficult to find. Crawlers are working well on live bait rigs and spinners. The minnow bite has picked up when combined with a jig or live bait rig. Depths of […]
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