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fishing report
Whether it’s winter, spring, summer, or fall, there are always fish biting somewhere. This winter is no exception-look and you may find. Late January brings along with it other problems. It’s usually easier to find fish then it is to find lakes and areas where travel isn’t inhibited by deep snow, drifting, flooded slushy lake […]
Read MoreAnglers report that the walleyes are biting in 18-22 feet of water, as well as 28-32 foot depths depending on the lake. Most of the fish are being taken on jigs tipped with fathead minnows. Northern pike can be found at 15 feet of water when using sucker minnows, with multiple area lakes producing lots […]
Read MorePatterns 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 […]
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