Report from the Dock It’s been a brutal week of weather across Minnesota, with strong winds and a major cold front throwing a wrench in most anglers’ plans. Reports indicate that water temperatures have dropped as much as 10 to 12 degrees in many areas, and that seems to have slowed walleye activity. But walleyes […]
Report from the Dock The walleye season started as most do. There were some very good reports and some less-than-expected successes. For the most part, everyone seemed to catch a few walleyes. The weather was ideal on opening day and windy on Sunday, which limited participation. As the week started, not much had changed on […]
Fishing Leech Lake Without a Boat No boat? No problem! If you’re visiting Leech Lake without a boat, you might wonder if you’ll still be able to catch fish — and the answer is yes! Whether you’re on a weekend getaway, traveling light, or just prefer to stay on solid ground, there are plenty of […]
Report from the Dock With the extended stretch of warm, almost summer-like weather, water temperatures have risen quite a bit since last week across the state. That meant much better crappie and bluegill action in shallow water. Bays, shorelines, docks, old bulrush beds, and channels are now holding pre-spawn panfish. You’re still going to find […]
Report from the Dock The good news is that crappies and bluegills are being caught when the weather allows anglers to get out. Another week that included relatively cool air and constant winds has continued to keep many anglers off lakes across the state. The weather also hasn’t done much to improvepanfish numbers in shallow […]