The holidays are right around the corner, and up here at Leech Lake, winter really comes to life. Snow blankets the trees, the lake freezes over, and the crisp, clean air makes you want to bundle up and get outside. It’s the perfect time for family adventures, whether that means a quiet getaway over Christmas […]
Report from the Dock With an extended stretch of arctic like air, ice has developed quickly across the state. Even in the far southern part of the state, ice seems to be more noticeable than open water, and the farther north you go, the more ice you’ll find. There are still some open water spots […]
Report from the Dock It’s safe to say that outdoors minded folks are officially in that between seasons mode in Minnesota. With the firearms deer season winding down, the last of the ducks filtering through the state, boats put away, and very little ice taking hold, there just isn’t much to do. For the most […]
Report from the Dock After the cold air moved in last week, many ponds, harbors, and some small, shallow bays developed a layer of skinny ice. In the far northern part of the state, some small, wind-protected lakes also skimmed over based on reports this week. But you can pump the brakes on any thoughts […]
Report from the Dock Strong winds over much of last week, combined with this weekend’s firearms deer opener, have meant that fishing activity has been limited. In addition, most anglers have now put their boats away for the year as they begin to completely focus on the upcoming deer season and other upland hunting options. […]
