While there were a few people on the lake last weekend, there isn’t much to report on the fishing front. With cold weather again moving into the state this week and the deer season underway, the open water fishing season is likely done. Deer hunting reports have been mixed and the warm weather on opening weekend likely limited success.
The anglers going out are catching walleyes with a jig and minnow on the wind-driven, main lake areas in 2 to 6 feet. Spots such as Stoney Point, Hardwoods, Roger’s Point, and Pelican Island are all worth working if the wind is hitting them. Duck numbers are up and down as they move in and […]
Walleye action is strong with minnows on the shallow rocks along the east side, shoreline structure and points in Sucker Bay, and the Bear Island area. Rubber baits or sucker minnows are working best for muskies on the mid-depth rocks and reed edges. There have been a few more ringbills being shot, but not a […]
A jig and minnow is producing walleyes on the points and shorelines in 6 to 9 feet with some wind or 10 to 15 feet if it’s calm. Diamond Point, Battle Point, Mounds Point, Duck Point, and the Hardwoods have all produced walleyes this week. Trolling crankbaits at night in less than 12 feet has […]
Minnows or crawlers are turning walleye fishing on the main lake bars and wind-driven points in 7 to 12 feet. Better areas this week include Otter Tail Point, Goose Island Flats, Star/Oak Point, and Pine Point – just depends on the wind. Topwater or rubber baits are triggering some muskies and rocks seem to be […]