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Walker Bay is capped and some foot travel has started close to shore. On the main lake, ice depths vary from 3 to 8 inches. There has been some perch caught in 6 to 10 feet in Kabekona Bay, around Shingobee Island, GrandVu Flats, and out from City Park in Walker Bay. Walleye action has been limited to a few fish off the south end humps.

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A strong wind last Friday opened a big chunk of Walker Bay, which remained open early this week. Foot traffic should be an option out of the Trapper’s Landing area this weekend, and the Trader’s Bay/Pine Point areas would be worth checking for walkable ice as well. Reed’s Sporting Goods (218) 547-1505 Shriver’s Bait Company (218) 547-2250 […]

The main lake was mostly covered with skim ice on Monday morning, but pockets of open water remained as well. Walker Bay was wide open and a few muskie anglers were still putting boats in at the City Park Landing. Most small lakes in the area are now covered with ice, but walking out is […]

Fishing activity has been limited to a few muskie and walleye anglers in Walker Bay. Since the deer season opened, even they have backed off. The deer opener offered mixed reports, but there seem to be a fair number of deer in the area. Anecdotal reports indicated that the rut is not in full swing, […]

The majority of anglers sticking it out have been hanging in Walker Bay for walleyes. The deep humps, points, and shoreline breaks have been giving up some walleyes on minnows and crankbaits. Muskie reports have been fewer lately, but the 10- to 15-foot rocks are have still been producing a few fish for those putting […]

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