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Fishing Reports for Minnesota Fishing-Archive
Name: Bill W Upper_Red_Lakefished Sunday frome noon till 9:30 am caught two crappies had a good time looking for more action next time I am sure the bite was not on went out of rogers. Name: Addison Fischer Brainerd_AreaI was wondering if anybody knows anything about fishing in Ruth Lake here, I just moved here and I was wondering what type fish are in that lake. If anyone knows please E-Mail me. thaks till then, (keep your stick on the ice)just like what Red-Green says. Name: Brian D Lake_of_the_WoodsCan anyone tell me what the limit is for walleye and sauger on LOW? I heard they allow more than 6 walleye and sauger combined. So is there a later season like on the Rainy River? Last, when does the ice come off. Thanks Much. Name: cookie Upper_Red_LakeWell my guys got no crappies in my houses, they need to be moved. Moved small house and going out right now. Darrin and Galin got 20 last night way out where Ole was.Mark and Troy went way out where Darrin was and got 4 so the hunt continues. I tried new area last night marked fish but would not bite, trying same area tonight in small house so we will see. COOKIE Name: Bobber Lake_of_the_WoodsTarzan, get a life! T.D., Try Zipple in 33 ft Name: Curios George Lake_Winnibigoshishfishingrod, how do you get across that pressure crack on the north side? Any GPS coordinates? Name: slab hunter Upper_Red_Lakecookie coming up thursday wondering where to go. Rented your sleeper about a month ago with my wife and another couple.We were the ones fishing with tip ups and smelt. I think the northerns scared are crappies away. Mark from zimmerman Name: Jon Detroit_Lakes_FishingIve been too busy at work this week to work on it. Maybe next week. Name: Lynette Upper_Red_LakeWe entered the contest March 1st. We were all disappointed not by the fish but how it was ran. Out of 7 of us we caught 8 crappies in the 1st hour. We brought them up to the judges. They were weighed and we gave our name, address, and phone to the people and they gave us a stub that said 1st hour fish on it. We seen that every hour there was a listing for 1st hour, 2nd hour, 3rd hour prizes which was a total of 60 prizes per hour. We were told that after the contest they would have a drawing for the prizes from the 3 hours. I went to the tent around 2:00 to check on the door prizes and seen a board that listed prizes. Turned out to be for 2nd hour fish caught. So we asked to see 1st hour and they wouldn't let us. So don't feel like you missed out, we caught a fish and didn't even get to see if we won anything for it. There was a good chance we did. I believe 97 crappies were caught the 1st hour. So only 60 of them got drawn for 1 prize per person per hour. It was not a happy experience. Name: Sea Bass Upper_Red_LakeCookie, I have fished out of Rogers and Westwind before where is the best place to try? First time out this year. Thanks Name: Sea Bass Upper_Red_LakeCookie, I have fished out of Rogers and Westwind before where is the best place to try? First time out this year. Thanks Name: Mark P Other_LakesAnyone fishing Holland Lake in Eagan? any action? Name: Cory Detroit_Lakes_FishingJON AND JIM If you guys turn up any info if it is legal to still go down there please keep us posted. Name: fishinrod Lake_WinnibigoshishFished Winni Friday the 28th and Sat. the 1st, with limits caught both days. We had six guys in our "party", and the fishing was excellent in 10 feet of water on the north west end of the lake. We were about 50 yards inside of the pressure ridge that runs all the way around the lake. It didn't seem to matter what you had on for a bait, we used mainly jigs and spoons in glow colors. Name: James Mille_LacsI am looking for recommendations on a resort on Mille Lacs for sometime around mid-June, nothing too fancy, but nice. Will be my first time up on the big lake and am really looking forward to it. Thanks for any replies. Name: TULLIBEE Lake_WinnibigoshishWENT UP TO WINNIE ON 3-1 SATURDAY, FROM 1 TO 6, WENT OUT WHERE THEY HAD THE FISHING CONTEST, AND HEADED OVER TO THE LEFT, AROUND 2 MILES. THERE IS A HUGE PRESSURE RIDGE, THAT IS SOME WHAT HARD TO PASS OVER. THE WINDS AND SNOW ON SATURDAY, WERE A SEMI WHITE OUT. ICE WAS UP TO THE AUGER BUT DOABLE. GLARE ICE, WITH SNOWY PATCHES, VERY SLICK, AND EASY TO TAKE A ENDO. OUR GROUP CAUGHT 20 PERCH, BUT SLOW GOING AS THE FRONT WAS HEAVY, WITH TEMPS THE NEXT DAY SUPPOSED TO BE AROUND 18 BELOW ZERO, AND WIND CHILLS WELL BELOW THAT. WE BUILT A FIRE OUT ON THE ICE, AND HAD ELK BRAUTS, GOOD EATING. I CAUGHT A NICE WALLEYE AND BUDDIE CAUGHT A NICE NORTHERN IN 34 FT OF WATER. THE FISH WERE DOWN THERE, BUT WERE VERY HESITANT, THE DAY BEFORE ON FRONT SUNNY WARM DAY HIGH OF 34 THEY SLAMMED THE FISH, APPARENTLY. SO WEATHER IS HUGE. FIRST TIME OUT ON THIS LAKE, PRETTY NICE. COULD BARELY SEE SHORE LINE WITH THE SNOW BEING BLOWN SO HARD. SORT OF A WHITE WASHING OF YOUR MIND, WHEN OUT IN THESE CONDITIONS, YOU FORGET ABOUT THE TWIN CITYS, AND ALL YOUR WORRYS. ONE OF OUR GUYS, DRILLED A CIRCLE OF HOLES AND MOVED THE CIRCUIT, HE CAUGHT THE MOST. I THINK THESE PERCH LIKE ORANGE FOR THE MOST PART, I CHANGED THE JIGS UP ALLOT. THEY LIKE NEW OFFERINGS. ALL SIZES WERE CAUGHT. Name: Honzy Upper_Red_LakeHey Troy, I coulndn't have said it any better! Those guys on the ice that have that P..... attitude better hang it up. Keep those lines tight and have fun. Name: T.D. Lake_of_the_WoodsJust was given an opportunity by the wife to head to LOW. could only find rooms at Baudette Hotel. Should we drive to Zipple or Wheelers? Any info is much appreciated!!! TD Name: beau Lake_of_the_WoodsGoing to Low March 16,17 and 18. Will there be any shiners to be bought? Long Point still the place to go? I'm taking two very picky fishman. I need help. Grew up in Argyle and fished low alot when I was a kid. It's been along time. Help!! Name: fish johnson49er Maple_Lakefished breezy 3-3 caught 3 11" crappies and 2 bullheads marked a few fish that wouldnt bite. the lake has one year class that is getting fishe out. we had a wintekill in the bay 3 years ago that took the half dollar fish ou this will leave us a void for a few years. take what youy can eat and try throw a few back. the bucket full will be a thing of the past for a few years. dont be alarmed this is typical of maple Name: fish johnson49er Maple_Lakefished breezy 3-3 caught 3 11" crappies and 2 bullheads marked a few fish that wouldnt bite. the lake has one year class that is getting fishe out. we had a wintekill in the bay 3 years ago that took the half dollar fish ou this will leave us a void for a few years. take what youy can eat and try throw a few back. the bucket full will be a thing of the past for a few years. dont be alarmed this is typical of maple Name: maple bay guy Maple_Lakefished breezy point 3-3 7:00-9:30 2 bullheads and 3 crappies the crappies were 10-11" glowing red seemed to be the best. marked a few other fish but no takers. There is one main class of crappies left in maple right now so fishing will be slow. 3 years ago we had a lot of dead crappies and bluegills that were a half dollar size from winterkill this is verified by my underwater camera. the areators are very important to this lake and we need to try and be sportsmans and limit our crappie take in the spring. the 5 gallon buckets in the spring i hope will be a thing that we dont aim for. This boom and bust of age classes is typical of this type of lake. we can limit the extremes of this by taking what you can eat and fishing for fun by releasing a few short of the limit. Remember 10 years ago how the crappies were small we will be going thru that again for 3 years so be ready. Till then enjoy the 6-8 nice crappies and dont expect the limits. Name: TROY Upper_Red_LakeHEY our trip was a blast! We fished Friday through Sunday morning. We caught 21 slaps and a lot of wall eyes. It was the first time I brought my dad up. He was amazed that every crappie we caught was over a pound. We went out of Rodgers. We fished LOW during the day and picked up some fish. Two lakes that are so incredible and so close together. To a true sportsman it does not get any better then that. Glow jigs seem to be the ticket. The crappies that were suspended just move your jig up to them. That was the ticket for us. When the cold front came in the crappies were holding tighter to the bottom. We still caught fish though. You don't always load up on fish. That's what fising is about. You learn something every time your on the water. If you got your limit every time out it would'nt be that special! Keep fishing and pick up after yourselves. We are lucky to have such an incredible fishing resource in Minnesota lets keep it up so our children can have the same experiences that we are so lucky to have. Martindale guide service 763-262-1183 Good fishing! Name: wishinwasfishin Upper_Red_LakeIf you dont catch fish it isnt anyones fault. dont get all p...... off. it is just fun to be fishing i always thought. Go somewhere else and even have hoped of catching a big crappie, in your dreams. If you catch even one of these big slabs you are addicted. I caught plenty this size in S. Dakota last summer and they were not even close to as much fun as they are through the ice. Good luck and just have fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Name: Krabby Lake_of_the_Woodsfished 3-1 and 3-2 five mile and zipple few small eyes sounds like pike not bitting yet Name: Krabby Lake_of_the_WoodsFished 3-1 and 3-2 five mile and zipple few small eyes nothing to write home about Name: Ricky Upper_Red_LakeWent up for the contest. 0 slabs for 4 people. Extremely cold... a little disappointed. What's all this talk about getting your limit of crappies in less than an hour. Went to another location... 0 crappies for the four of us. Are we the only ones who had bad luck. How did others do on March 1st? Believe it or not, I didn't need an extension! Isn't that something? Is this lake getting fished out or is it just me? Oh well. It was quite a nice trip up there from Aitkin (where my cabin is). Nice country. Neat experience on those ice roads. Hope the crappies bite for the rest of you. Good luck everyone. Name: Ricky Upper_Red_LakeWent up for the contest. 0 slabs for 4 people. Extremely cold... a little disappointed. What's all this talk about getting your limit of crappies in less than an hour. Went to another location... 0 crappies for the four of us. Are we the only ones who had bad luck. How did others do on March 1st? Believe it or not, I didn't need an extension! Isn't that something? Is this lake getting fished out or is it just me? Oh well. It was quite a nice trip up there from Aitkin (where my cabin is). Nice country. Neat experience on those ice roads. Hope the crappies bite for the rest of you. Good luck everyone. Name: Will Tilbury Lake_BemidjiLake Bemidji is a good lake for fishin for perch but cass lake and andrusia lake on Joes lodge are awesome for rockbass and perch northern 2 Name: Randy Lake_of_the_WoodsHeaded up to Lake of the woods this weekend headed out of shusters in one of there sleeper houses. Any advice on good jigs to have or any hot colors?
Lake_of_the_WoodsJust came back yesterday 3/02. Auger has about 6" to spare (with extension). Sunday was VERY cold, 31 bellow (actual temp.), fishing showed it, no good. Stayed at Long Point, fished in front of resort Friday and 16 mile on Sat. Should have had the days flip/flopped, oh well! Joyce and the boys at Long Point treated very well, no problem here! Name: cookie Upper_Red_LakeTalk to Ole he got his limit last night after 9pm so he headed home. Darrin and his two buddies got 15 and are staying tonight. Guys in cabin spread out. 3 are in my 2 houses and 2 went further out where Ole got his limit. COOKIE Name: guy Upper_Red_Lakemy ice hole froze up last weekend on URL...so i sat on my mr.heater and thawed my crappys. Name: Birddog Upper_Red_LakeWe were out almost 8 miles, blue or red and it needs to glow in the dark. The other thing that we were doing was hooking the minnows up the rear end and then back towards the tail. That seemed to out fish the traditional way of hooking minnows by about 3 to 1. It has to be pretty uncomfortable but,it sure seemed to work. Name: wishinwasfishin Upper_Red_LakeHey birddog, how much further did you go after you moved? Just wondering. people can never find the same spot twice but close can sometimes help. Anyone seen Kent Hrbek up on Red? Heard he was going. Name: Cliff Upper_Red_LakeHow did Derby go over the weekend? Was it out from Hillman's or south? Name: Tom Lake_of_the_WoodsGoing back up to LOW Wednesday, haven't been up for a month, whats the ice thickness at? Thanks Name: icer Lake_of_the_WoodsWHATS THE SOUTH TIP REPORT???fished out babblers road last week,moved four times from gull to 16 mile,finally found fish in mud.got a few...anyone catching any?????be out tomarrow!! Name: Birddog Upper_Red_LakeEight of us fished Friday and Saturday out of Hillmans. Went of about 4 miles and picked up a few. Then we decided to go out futher. Before All of us were finished drilling and setting up a few us had already picked up a dozen or so. That was at 4:00 in the afternoon, it was just awesome. Next day same area but, the result was much different. Saturday we only managed around three dozen. Name: fruitcake Cass_Lakewhat is a good fishing spot in cass lake Name: cookie Upper_Red_LakeBrian the salmon was excellent the Greek and I devoured it yesterday in one sitting . Thanks again , what a treat the Greek will be going to Alaska this summer and plans on bringing as much salmon home as allowed or he can carry. He's pumped, will be helping a friend commercial fish for a month then going to visit Ole for a week. Ole is here this weekend he is still looking for fish he has moved 3 times and caught 2 crappies. He went 8 miles out of Hillmen's yesterday and will see how he did later. Sounds like they have been doing real well out there.. Harry thanks for stopping by it was nice meeting your son and sure you will tie into them sooner or later,look for stable weather so you can move around a little. If were getting them when your up will gladley share my spot with you anytime. Warren and Matt went home with there limits we did well Thursday and Friday but Saturday not so good. Like to blame the weather but have heard reports of limits further out so go figure. Kellie and I went out last night 1 crappie so we let it go. Seems we are getting the stragglers as the school has move on. Jim and John caught 4 last night and were way out. Darrin and his crew also went way out and have not talked to them since yesterday. The weather was unreal saturday night 30 below spent most of yesterday getting vechicles started, and pulling guys out of snow banks, truck is getting a workout. Have to go will try and give a better report later tinight COOKIE Name: sully Other_Lakeshas anyone been doing anything on leaf latley any info would be great! Name: BrianD Lake_VermillionI fish Lake Vermillion about 5 trips or more in the open water season but have not fished it in the winter. I normally do pretty well and was wondering if anyone can tell me how the ice fishing is and how long is the season last untill. Name: andy Upper_Red_Lakefirst time to URL NEXT WEEK MARCH 12 BEEN TO WINNIE AND BOWSTRING DID VERY WELL IN THE PAST ANY TIPS ON HOW TO CATCH THE BIG SLABS OR ARE WE BETTER TO STAY ON BOWSTRING AND FISH FOR PERCH. THANKS Name: Scott McNamee Other_LakesWelcome to Leaf Lake fishing reports! Name: Baumer Upper_Red_LakeJust got back From URL. Had a great time! Friday, limited out in 45 min during the middle of the day, totally unexpected. Went back to the same spot on Sat and had some success but not like on Friday. It didn't seem to matter what you put down there (glow or not), when they come through they'll hit it. Fished out of portables and didn't need the auger extension, but it was close. Pete, Thanks for the great accommodations and excellent hospitality! I'll definitely be back, hopefully yet this season. Nice to meet you Cookie, hope you enjoyed the Salmon! Good Luck! Bri Name: Scott Lake_VermillionLake Vermillion Fishing Reports are now up and running...
Kabetogama/Namakan Fishing Report 3/3/03
Cold weather has slowed fishing down some. The
crappie bite did pick up between cold fronts and has again slowed up.
Tube jigs or jig and minnow/minnow head seem to be
the best offering for crappies. Best activity in the area of Ash
River/Kabetogama narrows.
No walleye action on Namakan to report, but
northern pike have been active outside the shallow weed beds.
Snowmobiling is great with all trails and portages
open. More snow expected this week.
Phil Hart
Gateway General
Kabetogama Lake
(218) 875-2121
Name: Double "S" Upper_Red_LakeFishe Red last 3/1/03, second trip of the year. Not impressed. First trip 4 guys/0 slabs. Second 2 guys/2 slabs not bad for a four hour drive. The fish we did catch started aroun 6:30pm. Good luck to those headed to Red, won't be back 'til next year. Bring an extension!! Name: Double "S" Upper_Red_LakeWent to Red this past weekend. Second trip of the year, not impressed. First trip 4 guys, 0 slabs. Second trip 2 guys, 2 slabs. Not bad for a four hour drive. 4 miles out of West Wind, will not be back for a while. Good luck to you who venture back. Bring in extension!! Name: Shogren Whitefish_ChainFishing on the Chain still about the same as some Lakers still being caught on Big Trout Lake. Shiners are still the best bait being used, either on tip-up or by jigging from depths of 45-85 feet of water. The panfish bite has been ok but with the cold front here it is bound to be a little slower. There has been action on a quite a few smaller lakes in the area. Greer lake to east of Crosslake still putting out both Crappies and Sunfish. Other lakes in the area having some action are Bertha, Lower Hay,Horseshoe,Mission, and North Long. Time for new licenses and trout stamps and hopefully some warmer weather to turn the bite back on.Good Luck on the ice and think spring. Name: shogren Classified!992 Lund Pro Angler 1700, 1998 Mercury 60 hp. Tiller, 1992 Easy Loader galvinized trailer. Has Walleye Masters splashguards. Zercom 160 locator. Three seats. Lindy bouy pack.Great boat, First $5500 takes.Phone 218-765-3197 Name: shogren Classified!992 Lund Pro Angler 1700, 1998 Mercury 60 hp. Tiller, 1992 Easy Loader galvinized trailer. Has Walleye Masters splashguards. Zercom 160 locator. Three seats. Lindy bouy pack.Great boat, First $5500 takes.Phone 218-765-3197
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