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Name: kyuss
City: fargo
Email:
Lake: comment
Date: 05/03/2003
Time: 11:52:27 PM

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I have ben fishing lake 15 and the crappie action has ben very slow.The cool nights have slowed the crappie bite on most lakes from what im hearing.also fished little cormront this,caught two crappies,the best I did all weekend.Wait for the nights to warm up a bit and start licking your chops.Good luck guys!


Name: crappiekiller
City: hawley
Email:
Lake: Request a small lake/river to be added
Date: 04/30/2003
Time: 10:25:11 PM

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fished Lake 15 right off the road me and my buddies each caught our limit of crappies in a couple of hours between the 6 of us we each got our limit and lots of action on sunnies all day and a couple of bass here and there, but remember to throw the bass back its not season! have at her.


Name: Mike
City: Denver
Email:
Lake: Request a small lake/river to be added
Date: 04/30/2003
Time: 12:02:41 AM

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Just wanted to know if anybody knows how the fishing is on the Vermillion River North of Vermillion Lake. I am headed up there this summer and looking for information. Thanks


Name: Eric
City: cottage grv
Email:
Lake: Metro Area Lakes
Date: 04/25/2003
Time: 02:04:00 PM

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Nick

Were you in a boat? If on shore to the right of the dock?


Name: Curtis Panther
City: metro area
Email: curtisjpanther@hotmail.com
Lake: Request a small lake/river to be added
Date: 04/22/2003
Time: 11:47:10 PM

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Has there been any crappie action on Parley Lake, Whale-tail or wiconia lake, lately?


Name: Nick
City: Eagan
Email:
Lake: Metro Area Lakes
Date: 04/21/2003
Time: 02:59:59 PM

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Holland Lake

Went out there this past weekend. Had amazing luck Using a small jig head and a Slip bobber in about 10-15 feet of water. Small crappie minnows off the dock produced a few smaller crappies but around the bend into the back bay was the real deal. In about 8-10 feet of water just as it got dark the magic started. about 9:30 with floating/ Lighted bobbers I hooked into a real good school. With some close to a pound some real nice crappies and i encourage anyone in the area to really get out there.


Name: big dick
City: St. Paul
Email: hockeyguy106@juno.com
Lake: Request a small lake/river to be added
Date: 04/16/2003
Time: 03:19:13 PM

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any one no what the fiching on black bear lake in crow wing county has been like?


Name: Uncle Dave
City: Brooklyn Center
Email: dwmonty@usfamily.net
Lake: Metro Area Lakes
Date: 04/16/2003
Time: 12:19:14 AM

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Tried fishing Minnetonka Sunday. Caught 2 crappie in the first 10 minutes and nothing for the next 3 hours. The fish appear to be in 5-10 feet in the weeds on main lake areas. We tried the typical shallow spring areas and didn't get a bite. Hoping they will move shallow by this weekend. The docks at the boat landing weren't out yet as of Sunday. Good luck. Just thought I'd share our experience.


Name: sully
City: moorhead
Email: fishtrap66@hotmail.com
Lake: Big Cormorant Lake
Date: 04/14/2003
Time: 09:22:51 PM

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i was the first one to have a boat on big cormerant this year didnt catch anything but it was alot of fun there is alot less ice out there thanks to me and my buddies we got waves going under the ice and it came off fast in areas you could still ice fish in spots though spots still had 6 inches and we were walking on it to of course with life jackets can some one let me no when all the ice is of i got a crappie spot im looking forward to!


Name: Uncle Dave
City: Brooklyn Center
Email: dwmonty@usfamily.net
Lake: Metro Area Lakes
Date: 04/12/2003
Time: 02:41:00 PM

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Anything happening on Independence or Minnetonka yet? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!


Name: sully
City: moorhead
Email: fishtrap66@hotmail.com
Lake: Middle Cormorant Lake
Date: 04/08/2003
Time: 05:40:13 PM

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what is the ice like out there is it almost gone or off maybe bye this weekand any info would be great!


Name: Ken
City: Illinois
Email:
Lake: comment
Date: 03/29/2003
Time: 02:05:11 PM

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What's the outlook on Clitheral Lake, Ottertail County for this coming June? Did anyone fish there last year? What was your catch on any fish...........


Name: Sam Long
City: New york mills
Email: Fox_man14@ hotmail.com
Lake: Rush Lake (Near Rush City)
Date: 03/14/2003
Time: 11:23:55 AM

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Rush Lake (crappies)

Went for the crappies on the west side of rush cought 14 all more then a pound. They should pick up more with the warm front.


Name: Mike
City: Eagan
Email:
Lake: Metro Area Lakes
Date: 03/12/2003
Time: 03:17:07 PM

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Holland Lake

Crappies have been hitting 1/64oz orange glow jigs tipped with a crappie minnow, between 3pm and 6:30, all winter long. Recently, action has slowed to just 5 or 6 fish per outing, down from 10 or 15 fish per outing. Best action is in 30 feet, fish suspending about 4-10ft off the bottom. On average, 1 fish in 10 is worth keeping. (I guess it all depends on how good you are with a filet knife or what your goals are in terms of filling up your freezer) If you don't have a color flasher, you'll be disappointed on this lake.


Name: Mark P
City: Eagan
Email:
Lake: Metro Area Lakes
Date: 03/04/2003
Time: 01:56:56 PM

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Anyone fishing Holland Lake in Eagan? any action?


Name: sully
City: moorhead
Email: fishtrap66@hotmail.com
Lake: Leaf Lake
Date: 03/02/2003
Time: 11:45:08 PM

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has anyone been doing anything on leaf latley any info would be great!


Name: Scott McNamee
City: Webmaster
Email:
Lake: Leaf Lake
Date: 03/02/2003
Time: 08:37:54 PM

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Welcome to Leaf Lake fishing reports!


Name: crappiehunter
City: moorhead
Email: fishtrap66@hotmail.com
Lake: Olaf Lake (Near Fargo)
Date: 02/27/2003
Time: 09:25:16 PM

Small_Lakes

what is going on out there i fished it last year and did ok I would like to go but want to no how the fishing is first or anythng going on at stump did good good with bass and crappies last summer any info would be awsome thanks!


Name: wade
City: cloquet
Email: wadesmarine@aol.com
Lake: Request a small lake/river to be added
Date: 02/26/2003
Time: 09:30:36 PM

Small_Lakes

Going to grand lake tomorrow, Any suggestions on where to go? Are the crappie biting. I got two dozzen crappie minnows and some power grubs and now it is time to go. Wish me luck. Wade


Name: PIKE
City: ANOKA
Email:
Lake: comment
Date: 02/25/2003
Time: 05:20:08 PM

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Thanks for the advice joe p. I Will try big green lake ASAP.Any advise on location (gps) or land marks, also bait and how far off the bottom? Mabe you could E-mail me at benpag@hotmail.com? I'm just getting into ice fishing and I think I'm hooked. Hope to see you out their good luck.


Name: sully
City: moorhead
Email: fishtrap66@hotmail.com
Lake: Sweet Grove
Date: 02/25/2003
Time: 12:21:47 AM

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Paul,

what is a jack.


Name: joe p
City: so.st.paul
Email:
Lake: comment
Date: 02/24/2003
Time: 04:40:35 PM

Small_Lakes

big green lake in chisago is a real hot spot for crappies right now (evening) west side of the lake 15' of water


Name: PIKE
City: ANOKA
Email:
Lake: comment
Date: 02/24/2003
Time: 03:11:52 PM

Small_Lakes

I just moved to anoka and I'm looking for a good spot to catch some pan fish. Any tips? I have tryed lake Gorge and Big Lake, not much luck.


Name: Paul
City: Moorhead
Email: Pwallet2aol.com
Lake: Sweet Grove
Date: 02/21/2003
Time: 11:14:23 AM

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Anybody catching anything on sweed grove? Was out there not too long ago and caught 3 walleyes and one jack on a glo swedish pimple with a head off of a fathead. If anyone has any info on sweed please let me know


Name: jeremy
City: albertville
Email: jeremybrant@hotmail.com
Lake: Request a small lake/river to be added
Date: 02/20/2003
Time: 02:29:51 PM

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Can anyone tell me where I can find some crappies and sunnies in the west metro are. I would appreicate it


Name: Jeremy
City: St. Cloud
Email:
Lake: comment
Date: 02/20/2003
Time: 11:37:10 AM

Small_Lakes

Where is cross lake?


Name: Jeremy
City: St. Cloud
Email:
Lake: Request a small lake/river to be added
Date: 02/20/2003
Time: 11:35:29 AM

Small_Lakes

Where is Cross Lake located?


Name: wallguy
City: milaca
Email:
Lake: comment
Date: 02/20/2003
Time: 03:02:38 AM

Small_Lakes

fettski,there is a way on to cross from a road downtown,by the park,and a bar dont know the name ,anyways go out from there follow the road out (cant miss)drive around the point you will see some fishoues by shore go past them a little bit then cut right there should be some fishouses or people out there ,fish on south side in about 22ft of water ,auger holes in circle pattern ,drop a glow with minnow or a jig with waxie find them and set up there the crappies move around a little so you do have some slow times unless you move around,as for biting at night ,never made it that far allways limited out quickly on 10-11inchers.


Name: sully
City: moorhead
Email: fishtrap66@hotmail.com
Lake: Lake Melissa
Date: 02/20/2003
Time: 01:28:32 AM

Small_Lakes

what part of the lake are you catching the crappies at and how big are they out there


Name: Tadd Randall
City: Lake Crystal
Email:
Lake: Lake Melissa
Date: 02/19/2003
Time: 10:12:14 PM

Small_Lakes

We are just hammering the crappies and walleyes, they are from 4-10 lbs on average.


Name: Fettski
City: Baxter
Email: fettcn@hotmail.com
Lake: comment
Date: 02/17/2003
Time: 01:34:57 PM

Small_Lakes

Wallguy,

Would you be so kind and to help me with a lead to the closest lake access to the spot you are talking about on Cross. My inlaws have a cabin on Daggot(North side of the cross chain)and I have never gone on Cross without a boat. I am looking to introduce my wife and young daughter to ice fishing. I think this would be a good introduction! I appreciate any help you can provide. Thanks a ton and good luck in the future! p.s. Any luck after dark on those crappies?


Name: wallguy
City: milaca
Email:
Lake: comment
Date: 02/17/2003
Time: 03:11:59 AM

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was on cross lake the last 3 days and killed the crappies.did not keep a single one under ten-half inches ,they were biting so good i could of been off the lake in about 15-20min.go towards the middle of the lake in about 22ft of water fish 1-2ft off the bottom use orange or glow jig then let it stand if you dont get a bite move to another hole until you find them ,best bite 8am-11am and 1pm-4pm they are hot right now good luck p.s some nice sized sunnies in there to.


Name: ben
City: forest lake
Email:
Lake: Metro Area Lakes
Date: 02/17/2003
Time: 12:10:51 AM

Small_Lakes

anybody catching anything in the north metro? chisago and lindstrom have been slowing down lately for crappies.


Name: Deb
City: Fosston
Email: purecountrygirl54@hotmail.com
Lake: comment
Date: 02/16/2003
Time: 12:59:01 PM

Small_Lakes

I would like some info on Tulaby Lake, Elbow Lake (by Waubun), McCraney Lake, and Maple Lake (by Mentor). Looking primarily for fishing reports. Thanks for any help - Deb


Name: Bob
City: Bend, Oregon
Email: tigeryo@bendcable.com
Lake: Big Cormorant Lake
Date: 02/15/2003
Time: 09:18:06 PM

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Hey I spent alot of time there as a kid. Looking for a phone number or address of the Viking Bay resort or Costellos. Plan on being back that way in June and would like to make a reservation. Can anyone help me out with this?? Much appreciated


Name: Tuck-a-way
City: Pine River
Email:
Lake: Sweet Grove
Date: 02/14/2003
Time: 12:07:33 PM

Small_Lakes

Lake Hattie - Tuck-a-way Resort


Name: wade
City: duluth
Email: wadesmarine@aol.com
Lake: comment
Date: 02/14/2003
Time: 09:35:54 AM

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Looking for a vexilar or similar. I have a pse mach 8 bow with sight,rest and stabilizer. I want to trade this bow for flasher or for 300 cash. please email me at wadesmarine@aol.com Thanks and good fishing.

Wade


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