Minnesota Fishing Guide Service’s Report – 01.10.18
Crappies are gathering in the deeper holes and can be caught throughout the day because they are in the deep dark water. Look for them suspended with your electronics. Most of the time they are between 5-15 ft off of the bottom in 30 ft or more of water. However, I am still finding Crappies […]
Winter Trail Conditions: Snowmobile; Ski & Snowshoe, 1.04.18
Forest Riders Snowmobile Club: January 2, 2018 Where the Groomer has been & going: MON – Trail #17, #21, #6 & north half of #11 TUE – Itasca State Park Reporting more snow on the west side of our trail system than east. Snow is covering trails, but there’s not an excess. Also spotted Naytahwash […]
Minnesota Fishing Guide Service’s Report, 1.03.18
Long lake in Park Rapids is putting out walleyes and some decent Crappies in the 17 to 25 foot depth range. The night bite on Big Sand has also been strong for eater size walleyes in the 30 to 40 foot depth range using glow in the dark jigs and a shiner minnow. For good bluegill […]
January 2018 – Dive into winter fun
As a new year begins, lots of fun winter experiences and activities lie ahead. Subzero temperatures have thickened the ice, but caution is always in order. It’s always good to check with bait shop owners or neighbors to find out where the ice is safe and the best spots to snag a fresh catch. There’s […]
Minnesota Fishing Guide Service’s Report, 12.22.17
Ice fishing is off to a full start in the Park Rapids area! Walleyes, Crappies, Northern Pike even some big Bass are being cut through the ice in the 5 to 12 foot depth range around weed beds. Tip ups with minnows or jigging spoons on a stout jogging rod have been working well. Look […]
Winter Activities and Vacation Ideas in Park Rapids
The beautiful Park Rapids area is alive and full of activity during the wintertime, and 2018 is no exception. Visit Park Rapids and nearby Itasca State Park for these events and activities this season: USXC Snowmobile Race: Park Rapids Heartland 200—January 20 & 21, 2018 The Park Rapids USXC Snowmobile Race consists of 2 one-day […]
Minnesota Fishing Guide Service’s Report, 12.06.17
Finally a true cold snap to help make some safe ice! Nothing has changed much fishing wise since last week nor will anglers see any true heavy changes in the next couple of weeks other than better ice conditions. While most of the smaller lakes are walkable and even able to support smaller atvs, the […]
December 2017 – Up north: Where peace and quiet still exist
Leave standing in line and parking misery behind and head north for a week or weekend. Recent warm temps melted an earlier snowfall, leaving everyone wishing for a white Christmas and all the fun snow lovers embrace. Ice on small lakes has begun to thicken, but please be cautious about when and where to set […]
Minnesota Fishing Guide Service’s Report – 11.30.17
The small lakes are finally frozen over for the most part. The ice is not consistent or what I would consider safe. In a week or so, that should be a different story. However, with a little scouting and some common sense, some decent ice for walking on and some active fish through the ice […]
Minnesota Fishing Guide Service’s Report, 11.8.17
As the small shallow lakes freeze I’m leaning towards the big lakes in the Boat. Ice under 5” is not a good idea. If your in a Boat concentrate on early ice locations and presentations. Just don’t tell the fish you are in a Boat. Lol. Fish the weed lines for walleyes and suspended panfish. […]