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Ice Fishing Reports for Minnesota Fishing-Archive
Name: Brian Upper_Red_LakeGetting excited to come up this weekend. Are there any colors or style of jig they bite better on. Any certain depths. Are they suspending or hoding tighter to bottom. Is there a morning bite going on and what kind of minnows work best. Any info that anyone can suggest would be much appreciated.Thanks Name: scott Leech_Lakedarrin, there is about 20 inches of ice on walker bay, and about 24 inches on kabekona bay, as for the rest of the lake i don't know. fish the humps in walker bay in about 35-50 ft. of water. Name: Lardman Mille_LacsWe have 15 guys heading up this Friday for a weekend of fishing and drinking through Karpen's. It sounds like things are picking up some, we're hoping for eyes but pout are a close #2. Any one go through Karpen's? Good/ bad? Sounds like edges of the flats are where it's at. Any tips on depths, locations would be grat. I'll report when we get back on how we do. Name: Darrin Leech_Lakeok for anyone whos been up at leech these past few weeks how thicks the ice? Name: justwannacatchfis Upper_Red_LakeCookie or Mom Back- How do you guys cook your crappies, what is the best way? Name: rickfnascar Mille_LacsThanks alot Wazman !! We appreciate your report and will certainly use the advice. Name: COOKIE Upper_Red_LakeI ate the best tasting crappies for lunch Sunday Thanks to my Son-in-law Cookie.Caught on upper red lake.So if you want some great tasting fish head up to see Cookie. Thanks Mom Back Name: Mom Back Upper_Red_LakeYesterday for lunch I had some of the best crappies I have ever ate curtesy of my son-in-law Cookie . Caught on Upper red lake. Name: Art Upper_Red_Lakecoming to upper red this weekend starting friday. Is the bite mostly in the evening so we could run up to the lake of the woods for the day and till about three and still get in some quality time on url ? Also is there anywhere we could keep our days catch of walleye so we dont have to go all the way back to keillior with the walleye? This would save us at least an hour. thanks. Name: JERRY 1 Detroit_Lakes_FishingNottage Lake is where you want to be! Why, Big Crappies, 12+ Fish by the Train tracks its the deepest part of the lake. You can find a depth map on the DNR web site. Getting on to the lake is tough but it keeps the fishing pressure LOW. Glow jigs @ dark it goes nuts. Enjoy the fishing, I have! Name: JEFF Mille_LacsWE RENTED A 16 HOLE SHACK FROM DICKIES ON THE 24,25 FISHED FOR 48 HOURS, HAD NO LUCK WITH THE WALLEYES. WE HAD A CAMERA SAW A FEW PERCH BUT NO EYES. I DON'T THINK DICKIES SHACKS ARE IN A GOOD PLACE. WE FISH ABOUT 1/2 MILE OFF OF SHORE. WOULDN'T RECOMMEND RENTING FROM DICKIES VERY DISAPOINTED WITH THE FISHING, BUT HAD A GREAT TIME ANYWAYS. Name: Cory Lake_of_the_WoodsHeading up to lake of the woods for the weekend and was wondering what part of the lake is pumping out some good fish. Thanks Name: justwannacatchfish Upper_Red_LakeI don't know if there really is any hot spots. If you ask at the resort or bait shop they will usally tell you were people are catching fish. We went out about five miles where there was a group of houses and set up about 150 yards from them. Thats the best advice i can give you. I was set up about 50 feet from another guy he caught 17 and I caught 5. I you don't find them don't be afriad to move. Name: Portable Upper_Red_LakeThe crappie bite has slowed down on the smaller lakes around here, still filling out though. was wondering the spot to fish on url, any info. appriciated. Thanks Name: icemiester Lake_of_the_Woodsfunny how the fish will bite 9-2 all one week,then 1-4:30 then next.never give up the ship..i guess.hope these warmer temps will drive em mad this week. Name: Greg Lake_BemidjiWent out on Bemidji last week Thursday. Caught 6 nice jumbo perch and one nice 4lb Northern. The bite is between 0600 and 0800 and the afternoon bite picks up somewhat around 1200-1400. Not sure about the night bite. Was fishing off the college point in between Library park. Been out a few times and have only caught fish on shiners. Name: justwannacatchfis Upper_Red_Lakefishing report- 5 of us were up on saturday and are totals were 44 crapies and one snake about 5 pounds. We caught fish on and off all afternoon, but the best bite was after dark for a few of use. One guy caught 17 and i was only 50 feet from him and i only caught 5. Go figure.Small hooks and small minnows seemed to do the trick. Name: Putsky Mille_LacsDarcy, Here is our fishing report out of Mcquoids. We fished all day friday with 1 eal pout andf one fish getting of (walleye). Saturday turned out to be a little better. We caught 2 eyes (24,25 inches) and missed four others (alcohol related). We had an underwater camera on saturday, in which we saw hundreds of small perch, with a couple jumbo's mixed in and 2 walleyes. The house itself was excellent. Mcquoids has wonderful homes and do their best to put you on fish. We did not leave the home, in which I know we may have been able to catch a few more fish, if we have. All in all, we had a great time and caught a couple of really nice walleyes. Name: wazman Mille_Lacsrickfnascar, see my ealier post. move and you should find fish. perch hit on crappie minnows and red hooks, and waxies/spikes and small jigs.walleyes hit on fatheads and plain hook for the tip ups.we had no hits on golden shiners, but you should still try them. we fished out of lybacks,dont sit in bay if your not marking fish. good luck Name: Dave Lake_of_the_WoodsJust got back from a good week of fishing.From the imformation I got from this site, we started out at Adrians. What great people who run this place. They told us where to go and put us on fish. Caught alot big and small. We also tried Zipple. Caught alot there also. Here's the big tip, go deep and gold, gold, gold and more gold. Good luck and have fun. We did. Name: rob mattingley Maple_LakeAny one caught anything lately Name: sully Detroit_Lakes_Fishingare they still not biting there or what i was there last monday and it was butt my bobber didnt even move but i was using wax worms that might be why any tips on ice fishing that lake i fish it alot in the summer and do well but not the winter Name: Tom Leech_LakeA group of us rented ice shanties two years ago. The house we rented was new that year. we had a great time. we may be going back in a couple of weeks for the eel pout fest and some ice fishing. <edited by webmaster-> Name: Tim Leech_LakeGoing to leech lake for the first time February 1st and 2nd. Any tips on what the walleyes and perch are hitting on would be much appreciated, well be staying at Walkerbay ice shanties what kinda conditions are there house's in. Name: cookie Upper_Red_LakeWill be taking the night off tonight, no fishermen staying here tell wensday. But me and the sweetheart will go out tomorrow and have dinner, watch movies and drop a line, will see how some of the other people that are staying in my cusin houses do COOKIE Name: THE GLASS MAN Upper_Red_LakeHELLO COOKIE THANKS FOR THE FUN WEEK CATCHING SLAB CARPPIES. WE WILL BE UP NEXT WEEKEND. Name: Scott McNamee Upper_Red_LakeI have enabled IP recording. Personal attacks are not welcome here. Name: cookie Upper_Red_LakeMatt did you fish in area I suggested ? Glad you had a good day. Name: cookie Upper_Red_Lakehere is my report, Telly came up fri. afternoon they stayed on lake all weekend 4 guys 59 fish. Big sleeper house 2 couples 28 crappies, took 4 guys out to a spot they fished yesterday and 2 went out this morning they had 32 fish last night and left befor I got a chance to talk to them. Me and the greek were 20 or 30 yards from the 4 guys and 100 yards from Telly we caught 1 fish and marked a few that would not bite. COOKIE Name: Matt Upper_Red_LakeWe were up to red fishing yesterday and had a good day. We caught 10 big slabs. Our smallest one was 13 inches and we had four over 14 inches long. We caught 8 nice walleyes one being 5 pounds, it was frustrating releasing such nice fish. My buddy also landed a 14 pound northern, that was 36 inches long on his ultra lite pole with 6lb test. It was crazy. We also caught two five pound northerns. Overall it was a good day. Most the crappies bit between 5:30 and 8:00. Thanks cookie for the advice we had alot of fun and we look at your fishing reports everyday. Name: Warren Upper_Red_LakeCookie, thanks to you & the "Greek" for all your support & expertise. Joe & I still had a great trip especially with the bonus Pike. I love you brother and I'm glad you're helping all our fellow fisherman! Keep up the good work, Chicago Name: cookie Upper_Red_LakeBrian, If I were a guide what would I charge? I would feel bad if they didnt catch fish, I sure could use the cash after warren was here he ate all my venison but he sure did a nice job cooking it. I wish I could cook like him or maybe it was so good because we were in the middle of a frozen lake ,in a fish house ,with a wind chill of 20 below , watching Cool Hand Luke, having a cocktail.Will give full report tomorrow of how everyones done. PS.Warren I love you your brother COOKIE Name: cookie Upper_Red_LakeNice to see you made it home. Sorry you were 5 short of your limit. Maybe next time you can land your own fish, it takes practice. Moved small house by petes got one fish,guys in cabin got 32 20 yards from us. Went to check on couples in sleeper,they were pounding them, unreal they had a bucket full,I seen one that was 14 1/2 inches long. They were having a blast,doesnt make sense 12 fish one night a bucket full the next.Will be leaving house there untell I get skunked 3 times. Name: Tom Lowell ClassifiedI'm Looking for Kluge Ice Auger parts any info would be great thanks Name: Warren Upper_Red_LakeNo Cookie, I didn't have a heart attack when you let the small fish go, I'll just come & catch it next year. Thanks. Your Brother, Chicago Name: Brian Upper_Red_LakeCookie, I have been reading your reports and think it is great your helping people. You should think about guiding. I am coming for the weekend on the 30th and would love to fish with you. We always bring lots of beer. We also plan on taking a drive to Lake of the Woods on Saturday and we could always use another. Name: rickfnascar Mille_LacsWe are heading to scenic bay resort on the 2nd for a couple of days and are wondering if anyone has had any luck on that part of the lake? If so what depth? and what time? We like to fish with tip-ups for walleye and northern here, but understand we cant use plain treble hooks in Minn. How are you guys dressing up the trebs over there? and are you using shiners,fatheads,suckers or?? Any feedback is greatly appreciated!! Name: rickfnascar Mille_LacsWe are heading to scenic bay resort on the 2nd for a couple of days and are wondering if anyone has had any luck on that part of the lake? If so what depth? and what time? We like to fish with tip-ups for walleye and northern here, but understand we cant use plain treble hooks in Minn. How are you guys dressing up the trebs over there? and are you using shiners,fat heads,suckers or?? Any feedback is greatly appreciated !! Name: Bret Cass_LakeAce, Thanks for the info. Looking forward to fishing Cass. Thanks Bret Name: Tony Small_LakesTry big lake 48 feet of water 10 feet of bottom productive crappies 10 to a limit every night Name: cookie Upper_Red_LakeWell just came in it was a slow night. We got 12 fish. I caught and released 3 fish . I caught all them on a small jig with wax worms. You might try Hillmens for a fish house they have quite a few houses. Name: wazman Mille_Lacskarl from mpls, we fished out lybacks 19-22nd we moved house house 3 times,30' deep mud,20'+ rock,17'sand + rock small perch everywhere. caught 2 walleyes 19 and 23 both on fat heads and plain hook on tip ups/rattle reels.perch bit on red hooks + crappie minnows.walleyes both came at night in 17-20 feet. good luck and post how you do Name: Dustin Stammen Lake_of_the_WoodsWhen Iwas at White Earth Bay And My uncle caut a 8lb walley on Sat. 12/20something/02 and hes geting it mouted Name: jrn Detroit_Lakes_Fishingwondering if anyone could tell me about pickeral lake? any advise about the lake, first time on the lake e-mail me at ryannelson1@yahoo.com Name: CMKUZ Lake_of_the_Woods<snipped unauthorized url> Name: fishhungry Upper_Red_LakeThanks Cookie Looking for a shack for tomorrow night do you know of anybody know who would have one this late.where can I find names of people with shacks for rent. Name: SOMEGUY Upper_Red_LakeWell, people, I tested COOKIE's houses out last night...he speaks nothing but the truth...landed 17 nice 12-14+" crappies. Had a good evening bit, a good 11pm bite and a great 6AM bite...all in all, I will not go to bed tonight hungry... THANKS COOKIE...it was a great time. Name: Wall I. Hunter Mille_LacsFished Eddy's Thursday, 01/23/03. Fished from 8 am to 6 pm. Sloooww! Aqua view showed nothing all day but very small Perch that terror-ized my minnows, but wouldn't bite. Caught a 7.5 lb. Northern Pike. The Nort's seemed to be cruising right under the ice 9 to 10 ft. from the top. Nothing against Eddy's but they just don't have their houses over any structures. Map shows sand and small rocks. Aqua view confirms it. It's like a desert down there. I think Eddy's will be much better this Spring when the Walleye start to spawn and come into the shallows. Not a good hard water spot in my humble opinion. East side still seems to be the better Walleye producer. All you guys asking about Liberty, McQuoids and Hunter's Point...find the rocks and flats, move frequently and you should catch fish. Going up to Chisholm to try out Sturgeon and Side Lakes for Walleye and Crappie. Should be interesting. Has anybody ice fished for Rainbow Trout? I know a lake up north I'd like to try but not sure what to use. <0}))))>< Name: Bill Mille_LacsGoing out this weekend at librety beach resort,or Agate Bay.Has anyone heard anything good?Went two weeks ago NOT much happening.We had a camera we could see them down there,But couldn't get them to bite! Name: Adam Hagen Lake_of_the_WoodsI'm going to be taking a fishing trip to L.O.W. on March 7th-10th with 4-6 people. I was wondering where the fish usually are hitting that time of the year and where I can rent a sleeper in some good water. I went last year in March and had a pretty good trip but was put mainly on perch and some small saugers. I was hoping to fish walleye/sauger mainly and an occasional perch would be nice. It will be my dad's and brother's first time to L.O.W. so I really want to make it a good trip. Obviously the fishing isn't always great, but I'm just curious what resorts are reliable and consistent in putting customers on the fish. If you are a resort owner, please reply to my e-mail address above. Otherwise any info. is greatly appreciated. Thanks. Name: justwannacatchfish Upper_Red_LakeCookie, Dead Stick or jigging thanx Name: Vince Upper_Red_LakeCookie, thanks for all the info. A small group of us are heading up to URL this weekend. Fish or no fish, definitely going to be a good time. <snippped by webmaster> Name: Heybub Mille_LacsWord on Twin Pines: Went there last year, had a blast. The shack we rented was a 8-man, nice warm shack, and caught quite a few walleyes. I don't think the bite is as hot yet this year from what I've heard, and I haven't seen other resort's shacks, it was worth it though. Going back second weekend in Feb hope it picks up. Name: justwannacatchfish Upper_Red_LakeCookie, Dead Stick or jigging thanx
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