Report from the Dock This week’s cooler weather has made it feel a little bit more like the fall fishing season is approaching. It certainly feels better than last week’s summer-like heat, and a few fall-like trends have started to develop. Minnows have produced more walleyes this week than last, although nightcrawlers are still turning […]
Report from the Dock Anglers willing to get up early or fish late in the day, and even after dark, seem to be catching better numbers of walleyes. Most anglers are covering water by trolling spinner rigs tipped with crawlers and minnows or pulling crankbaits. Some evening walleye action is still taking place on slip […]
Report from the Dock There was a noticeable uptick in muskie activity in a lot of locations this week. While it’s been tough getting them to fully commit, they have started to chase baits such as bucktails, jerkbaits, and topwater presentations with some consistency. Weeds seem to be holding more fish than are rocks at […]
Report from the Dock With the panfish and bass spawn complete or just about wrapping up (depends on the area), it’s time to start working weeds for most fish species. Established weedlines or weed flats will be primary targets for crappies, bluegills, and largemouth bass moving forward, with plenty of reports this week indicating that […]
Report from the Dock Panfish anglers are starting to get out, and crappie action has improved a lot since last week. Generally, reports have been best from central Minnesota and points south – where the ice has been gone the longest. Those traditional spring spots such as shallow bays, harbors, channels, and shorelines have started […]