As Minnesota’s 2024 firearm deer hunting season approaches, preparation is key to ensuring a safe, successful, and enjoyable experience. From selecting the right gear to understanding firearm safety, getting ready for the season can make all the difference. Whether you’re a seasoned hunter or new to the sport, here’s a comprehensive guide to preparing for […]
Report from the Dock It’s taking a while for traditional, fall fishing patterns to develop in most parts of the state. While minnows are turning some walleye, the majority of better walleye catches are still happening with nightcrawlers. Covering water with a spinner and crawler is still the best option, likely due to the fact […]
Report from the Dock Slowly, water temperatures have again started to drop – not to where they should be this time of year, but it’s cooler and walleyes are starting to get more active. While the fish are still spread out in many areas, anglers in some parts of the states are finding bigger pods […]
Report from the Dock Generally, not much has changed from last week as far as fishing reports go throughout the state. It’s remained warm, and water temperatures have not dropped much, if any, so everything has basically remained the same statewide. Walleye patterns have not changed, with the persistent summer-like weather keeping walleyes spread out […]
Report from the Dock It’s been a tough week for consistently catching walleyes in many parts of the state, but water temperatures dipped last week and likely spiked again this week with the warmer weather. Generally, walleyes are scattered all over the place, from 10 to 40 feet depending on the lake, and not really […]