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Ice conditions are looking pretty good across the entire state, and with cold weather moving in again this week, it should only continue to thicken. For the most part, anglers have been walking out on 4 to 7 inches of ice in most locations, with a bit more ice on some bays and small lakes to the north. Obviously, the farther south you go, the less ice you’ll find, although walkable ice exists in these areas as well. In a few spots to the north, ATVs have even started being used. Continue to check ice conditions as you venture out, but the season has started out quite impressively. The bite has been somewhat slow for walleyes, but many of the traditional first-ice walleye spots haven’t been touched at this point due to thinner ice. Crappies are being caught over deep, basin areas on many lakes, while sunfish and pike are being found in the weeds, many of which remain green. Finding green weeds seems to be a key.

Leech Lake Ice Fishing Report

With the exception of some shoreline ice, Walker Bay remained wide open on Tuesday morning. There are 5 to 9 inches of ice on parts of the main lake and some foot traffic has started out of a couple of resorts. Continue checking with resorts on ice conditions and travel options. There have also been some spear houses set on Portage Bay and Steamboat Bay with up to 9 inches of ice being found.

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Report from the Dock Ice developed quickly across the entire state during the past week. The first cold blast of the season locked up lakes in just a few days, and ice depths have continued building. Anglers have started walking on small lakes and bays as far south as Fairmont, and there’s talk of ATV […]

Report from the Dock With the first blast of cold air covering the state this week, ice has started to develop, especially across northern Minnesota. It was limited, but some bays and small lakes were already ice-covered by Tuesday morning. The key at this point is light wind because the forecast certainly looks favorable for […]

Report from the Dock There was quite a bit of fishing activity in many parts of the state through last weekend. But once the wind rolled in on Monday night and temperatures started to drop, it’s probably safe to assume that the open-water fishing season has officially ended. It’s expected to stay cold for an […]

Leech Lake Report Angling activity has been limited to a few people fishing for walleyes on the north side of Walker Bay, the windy points or shorelines, around Baer Island, and the shallow rock reefs with a jig and minnow. You’ll still find perch in less than 8 feet on the north shore of Walker […]

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