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Report from the Dock

At this point, most boats have been put in storage, which means fishing reports have been pretty light across the majority of the state. It’s worth noting that docks have been removed at accesses around most of the state as well, so keep that in mind if you still have your boat out. The few anglers who still are venturing out are mainly chasing walleyes or muskies, and they are catching fish. Large sucker minnows continue to be the ticket for muskies, while a jig and minnow or crankbaits are turning the majority of walleyes.

Hunting activity has picked up, and with the firearms deer season kicking off this weekend, many reports indicated that deer have become more active. Waterfowl hunting has also been solid for those still sticking with that activity. There’s been a slight push of northern birds funneling into the state since last week, including more divers. Pheasant reports indicate pockets of higher bird numbers in some areas.

Leech Lake Report

Angling pressure has been light, but a jig and minnow remains the best option for walleyes on the points, flats, and shoreline breaks in 6 to 12 feet. You’ll still find perch in less than 8 feet on the north end of Walker Bay and just outside the narrows. Duck numbers don’t seem to be building a lot, but there are more divers on bigger water bodies.

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Report from the Dock It seems as though many outdoors-minded folks have been focusing more on hunting than fishing during the past week. Despite some pretty nice weather/fishing conditions, the number of people still wetting a line has diminished even more since last week. There’s been quite a bit of preparation in the woods for […]

Report from the Dock Not everyone has put their boat away for the season. In fact, the nice weather kept most bait shops busy across the state during the past week, and boat traffic is much stronger in most areas than it normally is this time of year. Walleyes are being caught mostly with minnows […]

Report from the Dock The most noticeable factor in most reports this week is that there have been a lot fewer people fishing. The first real cold air of the fall moved in, with stronger winds some days, and with most hunting seasons now underway, there have been fewer people out in boats. Those going […]

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