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Iceman
07-23-2007, 10:37 PM
LAKE OF THE WOODS
Most of the walleyes are coming from 26 to 33 feet around Long Point, Stoney Point, and Crow Duck Island. Jigging, spinners and crawlers, or down rigging is working best. Sturgeon action is going strong in the Rainy River and walleyes can be had in the Clementson Rapids area in 12 to 14 feet. Muskie activity has heated up at the Northwest Angle, while the islands remain the best option for walleyes.
LEECH LAKE AREA
Crawlers and spinners continue to produce walleyes in nine to 12 feet on the flats near the Meadows and Hardwoods. Theres a decent evening bite off Sand Point in 10 to 12 feet as well. Work the humps in Walker Bay in 20 to 30 feet for walleyes with live bait. Muskie action is "up and down" on the weeds and rocks. Bucktails are worth throwing on North Bar, West Bar, and near Pelican Island. The shallow weeds of Steamboat Bay continue to give up a few bluegills and bass action remains consistent in Steamboat and Boy Bay.
WEST METRO
Topwater baits have started triggering muskies on the weedlines of Wasserman Lake. Plastics seem to be producing bass on all lakes and sucker minnows are the ticket for pike in 18 feet on Whaletail Lake. Theres some sunfish being caught out from the public access on Parley Lake. Look to Hydes Lake and the south end of Riley Lake for crappies during the evening hours in 10 feet.
ALEXANRIA AREA
Walleye action is slow, but big lakes such as Miltona, Ida, and Le Homme Dieu are giving up a few fish in 30 to 35 feet. Lakes Mary and Andrew are giving up a few fish in shallower water, mainly during lowlight periods. Bass are set up on the weedlines and plastics are turning most of these fish. Crappie action has picked up with tube jigs working best on the cabbage beds of Miltona and the Le Homme Dieu Chain.
The best walleye reports are coming off Battle Lake in 22 to 26 feet with leeches. On Otter Tail Lake, walleyes can be had with crawlers or redtails during lowlight periods in 14 to 18 feet. South Turtle Lake and Blanche Lake are safe bets for crappies in 14 to 17 feet. Lakes such as Clitherall and Deer are kicking out sunfish in 14 to 18 feet. Largemouth bass action is good at Fisk Lake and West Battle Lake, while Clitherall is giving up impressive smallies. Pike are cruising the deep weedlines of West Battle, East Battle, and Long Lake. Trolling large plugs in 12 to 40 feet has produced muskies at Battle Lake as well.
BRAINERD/NISSWA AREA
Walleyes are biting early and late in 12 to 18 feet at North Long Lake, Pelican Lake, and Whitefish Lake. Lindy Rigs with leeches or redtails have been most productive. Look for sunfish in 12 to 16 feet on most lakes, while sucker minnows or spoons worked in 12 to 18 feet have produced pike on most lakes. Bass action has been very good throughout the area.

CROSBY AREA
Bass are an easy catch on plastics or spinnerbaits on lakes Edward, Rabbit, Clearwater, Lower Mission, Horseshoe, and Serpent. Active walleyes are being found during the day on Serpent Lake in 18 to 30 feet. Pike are hitting crankbaits or minnows on most lakes in 10 to 20 feet. Look for the most active trout bite during the morning hours in 30 to 40 feet in the Pennington Chain and Huntington Pit.
DETROIT LAKES
Big Detroit Lake is kicking out walleyes in eight feet of water throughout the day on live bait. Look for crappies on Big Detroit in 15 to 20 feet. Big Cormorant Lake continues to produce walleyes in 28 feet during the day and up shallow at night. On Island Lake, youll find good-sized sunfish in 15 to 17 feet. Bulldogs triggered a couple 50- inch muskies this week at Big Detroit. Look to Spirit Lake for crappies in 21 feet and the pike and bass continue to be caught on the established weedlines of most lakes.
DULUTH AREA
Leeches and chubs are producing walleyes on Boulder Lake and Fish Lake during the evening hours in 12 to 15 feet. The main channel of the St. Louis River is worth noting for walleyes as well. Rice Lake can be counted on for a few pike and bluegills are hitting in eight feet at Fish Lake. On Lake Superior, reports continue to be limited with just a few salmon being taken on stickbaits and spoons eight to 10 miles out of Duluth.
Largemouth bass are hitting on the weedlines of Blue Lake, Green Lake, Elk Lake, and Fremont Lake. Blue Lake is kicking out sunfish and crappies in 14 to 22 feet. The Mississippi and Rum rivers are giving up numbers of good-sized smallmouth bass.

HACKENSACK AREA
Trolling deep-running crankbaits during the evening hours at Ten Mile Lake has triggered suspended walleyes. A hammered gold spinner and leech is the way to go for walleyes at Pleasant Lake in 22 feet of water. Stony Lake is giving up bass, primarily on spinnerbaits, and muskies seem to be chasing baits but are reluctant to hit on most lakes. Sunfish can be had on Pleasant and Ten Mile in 20 to 22 feet of water. Swansons Bait and Tackle
LAKE KABETOGAMA
A slow-worked live-bait rig and crawler is producing walleyes during lowlight periods on the 26-foot reefs of Kabetogama. Center Reef, Chase Island, Larkin Island, and the reefs near Headlight Island are worth noting. On Namakan Lake, the sharp breaks are holding walleyes and the weedy bays adjacent to deep water are safe bets for pike. Work the rock ledges and gravel areas for smallmouth with crankbaits.
LAKE OSAKIS
Walleyes are being caught on leeches in 20 feet of water in front of Center Bar. The Four Mile Bar and Rock Pile also have produced walleyes in 20 feet. Work the One Mile Bar in nine to 12 feet for bigger sunfish. Bass continue to hit along the weeds and reeds throughout the lake. Theres an evening crappie bite in front of Holiday Resort over 28 feet.
MONTICELLO AREA
Sunfish action remains consistent in two to 16 feet on most lakes with Ida, Mitchell, and Eagle leading the way. The Mississippi River is giving up numbers of smallmouth bass and catfish as well as a few walleyes. Big Eagle Lake continues to be the areas best option for pike and largemouth bass. Walleye reports from most lakes have been limited.
PARK RAPIDS AREA
The deep weed edges of Long Lake are holding walleyes. Crawlers are working best in 18 to 22 feet throughout the day. On Fish Hook Lake, sucker minnows are triggering pike in 14 to 16 feet. Bass fishing continues to be very good throughout the area with plastics or spinnerbaits in shallow water. Look for bluegills in 14 feet at Long Lake and Big Mantrap Lake continues to produce crappies over 18 to 22 feet during the day and up shallower at night.
RED WING AREA
The Head of the Lakes area on the Mississippi River is producing walleyes via crankbaits in 18 to 25 feet. The backwaters of the river are kicking out crappies on Ikes hair jigs in five to eight feet. On Lake Pepin, smallmouth continue to be taken with small crankbaits on the rock piles. The bigger flathead catfish have started hitting in the High Bridge area, while pike can be had at the mouths of the Rush and Pine rivers.
ST. CLOUD/EDEN VALLEY AREA
Lake Koronis and Rice Lake are producing a few walleyes in 20 to 25 feet. Look for sunfish on Long Lake, Pearl Lake, and Becker Lake in six to 10 feet. Sucker minnows are turning pike on Koronis, the Horseshoe Chain, and Browns Lake in 12 to 14 feet. The Sauk River continues to give up numbers of catfish via sucker minnows or crawlers. Crappies are hitting on Cedar Island Lake and Horseshoe Lake in 12 to 16 feet.

Rainman4u2
07-26-2007, 10:28 PM
Thank you very much. I'll be looking forward to the next ones in anticipation of my trip to MN on September 1st.

Ray

Iceman
07-28-2007, 12:00 AM
not a problem Ray !..

Schoe
07-28-2007, 08:38 AM
Iceman, thank you so much for the report as I along with our members really appreciate it.

This year will be an impossibility for organising something in your area for a few of our members but, next year is a different story. Please keep this in mind as it isn't too early to plan something for 08.

Thanks again, Schoe

Iceman
07-28-2007, 09:05 AM
Awww thats ok i seam to have way to much going on any ways ..

But I have been knowen to drive 300 just to meet a few members too so Iowa is not out of the question !

Iceman
07-31-2007, 08:47 PM
Ray,
where were you planing on fishing at while you are in this great state of Minnesota ?
any info you can give me as to location would be a big help on my search for you ..

Rainman4u2
08-04-2007, 10:54 AM
Gull Lake at Tenstrike north of Bemedji on 71. I saw a wonderful program this am on using live suckers or chubs on the bottom near the edge of weed beds for northern. It involved a 50 lb 4 foot leader, a 1/2 oz egg weight, and circle hooks. You hook the bait through the mouth and let it sit and struggle. The whole thing is on a baitcast reel with the bail open, and the bait clicker on. It's worth a try when we go up in 4 weeks.

Ray

P.S. I just realized we don't go to far away from Brainerd on our trip up. We go right through Motley on 10 usually about 10-11am. Actually, we might just take 371 up to 2 out of Little Falls this year just to make the trip a little different.

Iceman
08-05-2007, 05:06 PM
WOW you go the long way up !

the closest way is to go up 371 north of brainerd..err thats the fastest way haha

but if you want a change of pace go north of little falls and stay on 10 till you get to motley and take a right for 1/4 mile then head up un 64 all the way to Bemedji

oh yea i'v been to that lake but it's been a while grerat little gater lake..

then if you are looking for some bigger fish to fry take a look at upper red lake i know theres some gaters(pike) in there that go at least 25-30 pounds..

i'll be working when you come up this way but maybe i could catch you on the way back though i could meet you some place i guess..

Rainman4u2
08-24-2007, 09:44 AM
Iceman, could I bother you for one more report before we leave in a week??? Everything I've tried for the Bemidji area is a month behind. Either they are knocking them dead and don't have time to update, or the fishing really sucks!!! LOL!!!

Ray

Iceman
08-24-2007, 10:28 PM
You sure could...


BEMIDJI - The walleyes have been biting out on Bemidji in about 20 to 26 feet of water on bigger redtails. It’s been a good bite off Diamond Point on the south side out by the rock pile and grass island. A few muskies have been caught on the northern end of the rock pile right after sunset. For some nice crappies try Grace Lake and you’ll pick up a few bluegills there too. Also try Plantagenet for muskie action, seeing a lot of them on the top water baits.

BLACKDUCK - The walleye bite on Blackduck is still going and also on Round and Island Lakes. The crank bite has been the best option as the fish are scattered along the shoreline, so covering a lot of ground has been the key to picking up some fish. We’ve had quite a few bear sightings as baiting started this week.

LAKE OF THE WOODS -
The fishing on Lake of the Woods continues to be strong this week. Most of the action has been down rigging in deeper water, from 31-35 feet. Trolling while pulling plugs has also been working very well near the flats. August is known as the trophy walleye month at Lake of the Woods, and that saying holds true again this year with several keepers being caught. The bite on the Rainy River has slowed the last couple days but they are still biting in 16-20 feet of water. Clementson Rapids all the way east to Vita’s Landing has been producing some nice fish. The Northwest Angle and Islands has been giving up some beautiful fish around Oak Island and the rocks around Flag Island. Jigging with a crawler seems to be working the best to hook onto that trophy walleye.


LEECH LAKE - Muskie fishing has been the big news on Leech Lake.

Huddles, Big Rock and Pelican Reefs have all been good. The biggest I have head of being released was 53 inches with other reports of 45- to 49-inch fish. Red and black bucktails are the preferred methods. The cooler weather has seen the walleye fishing improve trolling with deep diving rapalas still the best followed by a leech/bobber set up. Pike and bass have been biting up in Steamboat Bay. Jumbo perch are biting on the south side of Bear Island.:party0045:

Rainman4u2
08-25-2007, 12:16 AM
You are the man!!!!

Thank you.

Ray

Iceman
08-25-2007, 02:23 PM
thats what i hear Ray ..

you are welcome !!

Iceman
08-31-2007, 10:35 PM
ok one more time before rainman leaves...


BLACKDUCK AREA
Minnows are producing walleyes during the day and crankbaits have worked at night in eight to 10 feet at Blackduck Lake. Round Lake and Island Lake are giving up walleyes in eight to 12 feet on those presentations. The weed edges of lakes Rabideau, Pimushe, and Gilstead are holding bluegills and crappies.
Timberline Sports and Tackle
(218) 835-4636

RED LAKE
Crankbaits remain the best option for northern pike in eight feet. A jig and minnow started producing more walleyes on the six- to eight-foot shoreline breaks and main-lake structure. Crappie action has been limited, but the fish caught have been good-sized and mainly off the main lake cribs in 10 to 12 feet.
Dr. Tackle Sports (218) 647-8657

Iceman
09-16-2007, 07:37 PM
Well Rain Man how did you all do ??

Rainman4u2
09-19-2007, 07:08 PM
Lite northern suckers in 3-4 ft of water on slip bobbers produced Northern's and Large Mouth in the weeds. Nothern were also hitting gold and silver spinner baits in the weed beds. Walleyes were hard to find but were hitting in 10-15 ft of water on a SLOW troll across the humps on the bottom. They were hitting minnows on live bait rigs, and crank baits in perch and blue gill colors (Thats what we were told, we never caught one). The Bluegills were 1/2- 3/4 lb in size and were hitting both worms and minnows deep into the weed beds. Cane poles were the best bet for Gills.

Ray.

P.S. The best was the Northern that hit a bare circle hook. I was having problems with back lashing, and flung a one oz weight with a hook one day to tighten up the line, and a 2 lb Northern struck the sucker.

Iceman
09-22-2007, 10:01 PM
thanks for your post back rainman :party0011:

hnd
10-08-2007, 10:15 PM
well our anual trip to rainy river in early october left us a little preturbed at this warm weather...

per other anglers, the bigguns were holding up at the mouth waiting for the weather to turn...

what usually yeilds at least 1 10lb'er , 5-2 was the biggest this season...also, no pike.....sturgeon were heavy though....but after 2 or 3 its just a waste of time catching one....caught our limit though....was still fine...

wewamohawk
10-13-2007, 08:03 AM
sounds like you guys had a real nice time up north getting after some of of the nice fish its nice to hear how you guys are doing up north ;;;maurice

Iceman
10-24-2007, 10:09 PM
was out tonight for a hour or so nothing was bitting will try agian next week maybe..