Not much has changed since last week—except the ice conditions. Schools of bluegills and crappies can be found in the shallows just under the remaining ice. Depths of 3-8 ft are common. On the other hand, there are big schools of pan fish suspended just out over the deep water near the spawning grounds. They […]
Panfish, Panfish, Panfish. Shallow water ice fishing has been good and really good when the weather warm up and melting occurs. Along with the longer days comes the natural triggers of insect activity and baitfish moving shallow to eat—and the bluegills and crappies follow. Sight fishing in 2-7 ft of water is the main stay. […]
MN DNR FISHING INFORMATION Fishing dates to remember Dec. 31-March 31: Stream trout in lakes entirely within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Jan. 14-March 31: Stream trout in lakes outside the BWCA Jan. 1-April 14: Catch-and-release stream trout in southeast streams (Dodge, Goodhue, Fillmore, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Wabasha and Winona counties) April 1-Nov. 30: Flathead catfish season April 15-Oct. […]
With ice conditions failing quickly due to warm weather, rain, and wind. Make a few phone calls before driving too far. Walking at this point is the best way to go ice fishing. Look for the sunfish and crappies in the shallows (3-6ft) in or next to the bulrushes/pencil reeds on larger weedy flats near […]
March weather can be most unpredictable, but once again it has felt more like the end of March than the end of February. Not the greatest news for winter recreation enthusiasts, but an early spring appeals to those tired of short, cloudy days. Walleye, pike and bass fishing season has ended in this part of […]
Crappie action is what’s on my plate now. Last week proved that a “early late ice bite” can happen. Although the crappies are still over mid depth ranges 15-20ft, they are starting to concentrate outside future spawning areas and feeding quit good. They are also using the entire water column. Keep an eye on your […]
