All Minnesota Fishing Reports
Kabetogama/Namakan Fishing Report by Phil Hart (8/12/2007)
[Lake Kabetogama,MN] A grand week passes weather-wise, leaving many memories behind for those who were on the lakes
[Lake Kabetogama,MN] A grand week passes weather-wise, leaving many memories behind for those who were on the lakes
Kabetogama/Namakan Fishing Report by Phil Hart (8/06/2007)
[Lake Kabetogama,MN] Heading into late summer, the fish are beginning to respond differently. In shallow water, walleyes are scattered while feeding; in deeper water, 30+ feet, walleyes are schooled up.
[Lake Kabetogama,MN] Heading into late summer, the fish are beginning to respond differently. In shallow water, walleyes are scattered while feeding; in deeper water, 30+ feet, walleyes are schooled up.
Unusually hot temperatures in Kabetogama/Namakan area by Phil Hart (7/29/2007)
[Lake Kabetogama,MN] Unusually hot temperatures for our area slowed anglers and fishing down.
[Lake Kabetogama,MN] Unusually hot temperatures for our area slowed anglers and fishing down.
Kabetogama/Namakan Fishing Report by Phil Hart (7/08/2007)
[Lake Kabetogama,MN] Mayflies are gone, what's next? Hot weather has taken command of conversation--leading to where are the fish?
[Lake Kabetogama,MN] Mayflies are gone, what's next? Hot weather has taken command of conversation--leading to where are the fish?
Kabetogama/Namakan Fishing Report by Phil Hart (7/01/2007)
[Lake Kabetogama,MN] This was another good week of fishing for most folks. Anglers found a decent bite for all species in spite of the mayflies.
[Lake Kabetogama,MN] This was another good week of fishing for most folks. Anglers found a decent bite for all species in spite of the mayflies.
Fishing and Catching Were Both Good by Phil Hart (6/17/2007)
[Lake Kabetogama,MN] Fishing and catching were both good, about mid-week till today, optimistically, fishing should remain strong into this next week.
[Lake Kabetogama,MN] Fishing and catching were both good, about mid-week till today, optimistically, fishing should remain strong into this next week.
Looks Like The Summer Bite by Gus Sheker (6/15/2007)
[Ball Club Lake,MN] Summer weather and warm water fishing patterns are here.
[Ball Club Lake,MN] Summer weather and warm water fishing patterns are here.
Kabetogama/Namakan Fishing Report by Phil Hart (6/10/2007)
[Lake Kabetogama,MN] Weather fronts moved in and out throughout the week chasing anglers off the lake, as well as forcing them to change shorelines for angling.
[Lake Kabetogama,MN] Weather fronts moved in and out throughout the week chasing anglers off the lake, as well as forcing them to change shorelines for angling.
Rain Raising Water Levels Nicely by Phil Hart (6/03/2007)
[Lake Kabetogama,MN] Fair weather and rainfall throughout the week is warming the water and raising the water levels nicely.
[Lake Kabetogama,MN] Fair weather and rainfall throughout the week is warming the water and raising the water levels nicely.
Kabetogama/Namakan Fishing Report by Phil Hart (5/27/2007)
[Lake Kabetogama,MN] Most anglers this past week enjoyed catching a variety of fish. Aggressive pike, pre-spawn bass and roaming walleyes are surprising some anglers with their whereabouts.
[Lake Kabetogama,MN] Most anglers this past week enjoyed catching a variety of fish. Aggressive pike, pre-spawn bass and roaming walleyes are surprising some anglers with their whereabouts.
Trout and salmon active on mudline by Peter Dahl (5/24/2007)
[Lake Superior,MN] The action has been hot when the weather lets us get out on the big lake near Duluth. Trolling stick baits on the surface is producing good catches (15 fish yesterday) of lakers and coho salmon.
[Lake Superior,MN] The action has been hot when the weather lets us get out on the big lake near Duluth. Trolling stick baits on the surface is producing good catches (15 fish yesterday) of lakers and coho salmon.
Northern Pike Aggressive by Phil Hart (5/20/2007)
[Lake Kabetogama,MN] Anglers have found walleyes at various depths, Northern pike aggressive and smallmouth moving in shallow.
[Lake Kabetogama,MN] Anglers have found walleyes at various depths, Northern pike aggressive and smallmouth moving in shallow.
Kabetogama - Namakan Fishing Report by Phil Hart (5/13/2007)
[Lake Kabetogama,MN] Opening Weekend - What Beautiful Weather!
[Lake Kabetogama,MN] Opening Weekend - What Beautiful Weather!
Kabetogama - Namakan Fishing Report by Phil Hart (5/07/2007)
[Lake Kabetogama,MN] Minnesota Opener Report on Kabetogama and Namakan.
[Lake Kabetogama,MN] Minnesota Opener Report on Kabetogama and Namakan.
Ice Is Out Of Kabetogama by Phil Hart (4/29/2007)
[Lake Kabetogama,MN] Ice should be out on Kabetogama before you read this report.
[Lake Kabetogama,MN] Ice should be out on Kabetogama before you read this report.
Kabetogama - Namakan Fishing Report by Phil Hart (4/15/2007)
[Lake Kabetogama,MN] The Ash River/Sullivan Bay area may provide some early crappie fishing depending on ice out.
[Lake Kabetogama,MN] The Ash River/Sullivan Bay area may provide some early crappie fishing depending on ice out.
Kabetogama/Namakan Fishing Report by Phil Hart (4/01/2007)
[Lake Kabetogama,MN] The lakes still have plenty of ice, but standing water, slush and unpredictable pressure ridges limit the areas available for angling.
[Lake Kabetogama,MN] The lakes still have plenty of ice, but standing water, slush and unpredictable pressure ridges limit the areas available for angling.
Kabetogama/Namakan Fishing Report by Phil Hart (3/26/2007)
[Lake Kabetogama,MN] Sloppy ice conditions didn't deter anglers from trying their luck for crappies and pike in Namakan.
[Lake Kabetogama,MN] Sloppy ice conditions didn't deter anglers from trying their luck for crappies and pike in Namakan.
Still Time For Ice Fishing by Gus Sheker (3/16/2007)
[Ball Club Lake,MN] The slush is starting, but the ice is still 30 inches thick.
[Ball Club Lake,MN] The slush is starting, but the ice is still 30 inches thick.
Walleye Season Extended on Namakan Lake by Phil Hart (3/04/2007)
[Lake Kabetogama,MN] Namakan Lake, a border water, provides anglers with the walleye season extended til April 15th, and northern pike season continuous.
[Lake Kabetogama,MN] Namakan Lake, a border water, provides anglers with the walleye season extended til April 15th, and northern pike season continuous.
End Of Season On Inland Waters by Phil Hart (2/25/2007)
[Lake Kabetogama,MN] As the season ends on inland waters for walleyes and northern pike, opportunities for pike in Namakan might satisfy an urge to fish for many of us.
[Lake Kabetogama,MN] As the season ends on inland waters for walleyes and northern pike, opportunities for pike in Namakan might satisfy an urge to fish for many of us.
Northern Pike Fishing by Phil Hart (2/18/2007)
[Lake Kabetogama,MN] Northern pike still the active fish, though a few anglers found some big perch.
[Lake Kabetogama,MN] Northern pike still the active fish, though a few anglers found some big perch.
Walleye Fishing On Upper Red Lake by Jerry Barthel (2/13/2007)
[Red Lake,MN] The walleye fishing is still very good with limits of slot fish very easy to come by, the crappie fishing on the other hand is just about what I expected it to be, spotty at best, seem like you can find a few fish but you can not stay on top of them for very long.
[Red Lake,MN] The walleye fishing is still very good with limits of slot fish very easy to come by, the crappie fishing on the other hand is just about what I expected it to be, spotty at best, seem like you can find a few fish but you can not stay on top of them for very long.
Anglers Ventured Into The Artic Blast For Walleyes by Phil Hart (2/11/2007)
[Lake Kabetogama,MN] Anglers that ventured into the artic blast for walleyes found the best depth in the 36-38' range.
[Lake Kabetogama,MN] Anglers that ventured into the artic blast for walleyes found the best depth in the 36-38' range.
Sub-Zero Temperatures at Kabetogama / Namakan Lakes by Phil Hart (2/04/2007)
[Lake Kabetogama,MN] WOW - we certainly have ice makin' weather now. The anglers and spearing enthusiasts are enjoying the ice conditions with lots of areas to fish that in previous years would have been off limits.
[Lake Kabetogama,MN] WOW - we certainly have ice makin' weather now. The anglers and spearing enthusiasts are enjoying the ice conditions with lots of areas to fish that in previous years would have been off limits.
Kabetogama/Namakan Lakes Fishing Report by Phil Hart (1/28/2007)
[Lake Kabetogama,MN] A full week of normal temperatures and little snow leaves the ice surface in great shape for ice travel. Positive Fishing reports have been steadily coming in.
[Lake Kabetogama,MN] A full week of normal temperatures and little snow leaves the ice surface in great shape for ice travel. Positive Fishing reports have been steadily coming in.
Kabetogama - Namakan Lakes Fishing Report by Phil Hart (1/22/2007)
[Lake Kabetogama,MN] Ice fishing has been very accessible this year on all the surrounding lakes. Kabetogama, Namakan and Ash River. Come check out that special fishing hole you have not been able to get to the last couple of years.
[Lake Kabetogama,MN] Ice fishing has been very accessible this year on all the surrounding lakes. Kabetogama, Namakan and Ash River. Come check out that special fishing hole you have not been able to get to the last couple of years.
Voyageurs National Park Fishing Report by Phil Hart (1/15/2007)
[Lake Kabetogama,MN] Voyageurs National Park Fishing Report, includes Kabetogama, Namakan, Ash River and inland lake report. Trout fishing opened on Saturday and is included in the many species available in this area. Walleyes, Crappie, Perch and Northern pike are presently active and all areas of the lakes are open and safe.
[Lake Kabetogama,MN] Voyageurs National Park Fishing Report, includes Kabetogama, Namakan, Ash River and inland lake report. Trout fishing opened on Saturday and is included in the many species available in this area. Walleyes, Crappie, Perch and Northern pike are presently active and all areas of the lakes are open and safe.
Catching Walleye and Jumbos In The Bay! by Jim McCrank (1/07/2007)
[Mille Lacs Lake,MN] We have all our rentals out in the bay. We are catching walleye and jumbos in the bay as good if not better than anywhere on the lake right now!
[Mille Lacs Lake,MN] We have all our rentals out in the bay. We are catching walleye and jumbos in the bay as good if not better than anywhere on the lake right now!
Kabetogama - Namakan Fishing Report by Phil Hart (1/07/2007)
[Lake Kabetogama,MN] Kabetogama - Namakan Fishing Report 1/8/07. FINALLY - a little bit of winter is arriving. Today 3" of fresh snow, more in the forecast and below zero temps before the week is over.
[Lake Kabetogama,MN] Kabetogama - Namakan Fishing Report 1/8/07. FINALLY - a little bit of winter is arriving. Today 3" of fresh snow, more in the forecast and below zero temps before the week is over.
Winter season now open by Melvin Hayner (1/04/2007)
[Southeast Minnesota,MN] Streams are running well and clear-use nymohs to get deep in these beautiful "warm" days of winter.
[Southeast Minnesota,MN] Streams are running well and clear-use nymohs to get deep in these beautiful "warm" days of winter.
Kabetogama - Namakan Fishing Report by Phil Hart (1/03/2007)
[Lake Kabetogama,MN] Mixed bag of weather has hampered anglers the last couple of weeks, making traveling on ice difficult.
[Lake Kabetogama,MN] Mixed bag of weather has hampered anglers the last couple of weeks, making traveling on ice difficult.
Heavy Rain and Arctic Air by Dan Eigen (11/28/2006)
[Brainerd,MN] Good morning, Things are happening! We are in a thunderstorm here right now, I'm not lying. Heavy rain, some lightning and thunder. Absolutely crazy. And then it sounds like the Arctic air is moving in right behind this. I would have to say that will mean some ugly conditions somewhere around the state.
[Brainerd,MN] Good morning, Things are happening! We are in a thunderstorm here right now, I'm not lying. Heavy rain, some lightning and thunder. Absolutely crazy. And then it sounds like the Arctic air is moving in right behind this. I would have to say that will mean some ugly conditions somewhere around the state.
Ice Ahead! by Jeff Sundin (11/26/2006)
[Deer River,MN] The past week delivered a bit of a setback for ice fishing enthusiasts by dishing out some brutally nice days. Sunny and calm with daytime temperatures in the high 40 to low 50 degree range doesn't exactly put the ice maker into high gear.
[Deer River,MN] The past week delivered a bit of a setback for ice fishing enthusiasts by dishing out some brutally nice days. Sunny and calm with daytime temperatures in the high 40 to low 50 degree range doesn't exactly put the ice maker into high gear.
Hunting Season In Brainerd Lakes Area by Jason Erlandson (11/17/2006)
[Brainerd,MN] Most folks up here in the north country have been focused on the hunting season. I haven't seen any huge monster bucks just yet, but I'll still get in a few days with my bow and arrows before winter sets in.
[Brainerd,MN] Most folks up here in the north country have been focused on the hunting season. I haven't seen any huge monster bucks just yet, but I'll still get in a few days with my bow and arrows before winter sets in.
Weather Settles Down, Post Turnover Fishing Challenges Anglers by Jeff Sundin (10/21/2006)
[Deer River,MN] Well folks, here's the last update I'll be posting for a week or maybe two. Starting Sunday I'll be going into hunting mode for a week or so and when I get that out of my system, I'll get started with some ice fishing articles and forecasts for the upcoming season. I wouldn't be surprised to be talking about freeze up within the next few weeks.
[Deer River,MN] Well folks, here's the last update I'll be posting for a week or maybe two. Starting Sunday I'll be going into hunting mode for a week or so and when I get that out of my system, I'll get started with some ice fishing articles and forecasts for the upcoming season. I wouldn't be surprised to be talking about freeze up within the next few weeks.
Walleyes Biting? Who Knows! We Interrupt This Fishing Trip for Winter! by Jeff Sundin (10/12/2006)
[Deer River,MN] You could just feel it coming. It was one of those periods where the fish were just biting too well. Walleyes, Perch, Bluegills and Pike were on a "hot bite" for a week. The action, especially over the weekend had kept steady in spite of high winds, cold water temperatures and heavy fishing pressure.
[Deer River,MN] You could just feel it coming. It was one of those periods where the fish were just biting too well. Walleyes, Perch, Bluegills and Pike were on a "hot bite" for a week. The action, especially over the weekend had kept steady in spite of high winds, cold water temperatures and heavy fishing pressure.
Massive Cold Front Came Through by Chad Rau (10/12/2006)
[Brainerd,MN] A massive cold front that swept through the Brainerd Lakes area had most anglers fixing deer stands or raking leaves. The anglers that did brave the wind and cold had minimal success battling the conditions, although some fish were caught. Before the cold front and during the full moon, the conditions were very favorable and had many anglers trolling crankbaits.
[Brainerd,MN] A massive cold front that swept through the Brainerd Lakes area had most anglers fixing deer stands or raking leaves. The anglers that did brave the wind and cold had minimal success battling the conditions, although some fish were caught. Before the cold front and during the full moon, the conditions were very favorable and had many anglers trolling crankbaits.
Northern Minnesota Fishing Report, New Rules for Cold Water by Jeff Sundin (10/05/2006)
[Deer River,MN] The window of opportunity opens and closes quickly when the weather turns cold and surface temperatures fall into the low fifties. The past week has been a fast transition starting with surface temperatures in what I'd call "prime Walleye fishing range" of 56 to 60 degrees and ending with temperatures in the 53 to 57 degree range.
[Deer River,MN] The window of opportunity opens and closes quickly when the weather turns cold and surface temperatures fall into the low fifties. The past week has been a fast transition starting with surface temperatures in what I'd call "prime Walleye fishing range" of 56 to 60 degrees and ending with temperatures in the 53 to 57 degree range.
Fall Bite Great In Gull Area by Jason Erlandson (9/27/2006)
[Brainerd,MN] The fall bite has been great. Gull has been the most consistent leading back into the summer, but some of the other lakes are starting to hit full stride. Other lakes that are worth trying are North Long, Edwards, and Pelican. Walleyes are biting on a variety of set ups. Lindy rigs and minnows, jigs and minnows, or trolling crankbaits are all producing decent action.
[Brainerd,MN] The fall bite has been great. Gull has been the most consistent leading back into the summer, but some of the other lakes are starting to hit full stride. Other lakes that are worth trying are North Long, Edwards, and Pelican. Walleyes are biting on a variety of set ups. Lindy rigs and minnows, jigs and minnows, or trolling crankbaits are all producing decent action.
Northern Minnesota Pre-Turnover Peak Fishing Right Now by Jeff Sundin (9/27/2006)
[Deer River,MN] Have you been waiting for the fishing reports to tell you that fishing has peaked before you venture out? Okay, the fishing is at or near its peak and it's time to venture out. There I said it. I know that there are still a lot of folks out there who'd disagree about the fishing being at its peak right now, but those particular anglers just haven't keyed in (so far) on the one detail that makes or breaks a fishing trip in the fall.
[Deer River,MN] Have you been waiting for the fishing reports to tell you that fishing has peaked before you venture out? Okay, the fishing is at or near its peak and it's time to venture out. There I said it. I know that there are still a lot of folks out there who'd disagree about the fishing being at its peak right now, but those particular anglers just haven't keyed in (so far) on the one detail that makes or breaks a fishing trip in the fall.
Lake Superior Packing Warm Water by Joel Kilichowski (6/24/2006)
[Lake Superior,MN] Lake Superior is definitely packing in some warmer water on the from the Duluth piers out. You will find some surface temps near the Duluth entry in the low/mid 60's and driving out you can still find most surface temps to be in the mid 50's for quit some distance.
[Lake Superior,MN] Lake Superior is definitely packing in some warmer water on the from the Duluth piers out. You will find some surface temps near the Duluth entry in the low/mid 60's and driving out you can still find most surface temps to be in the mid 50's for quit some distance.