Metro Area Minnesota Fishing Reports
February 2, 2012Walked out on Tonka to one of my old time favorite spots on Weds, 20-25ft. Only had to drill 3 holes before I found the crappies waiting for some lunch. This area has been a popular spot for many years, but the only signs I could see was maybe it has been fished twice this year. Small spoon with a m
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February 1, 2012
Ok, well this is my week so far. Started out Saturday morning on Martin lake in Linwood township about eight in the morning. Drilled a few holes in 13 feet of water and caught two whities right off the bat really small though. Then nothing to speak of for three hours. Left Martin had breakfast i
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Metro Area Minnesota Fishing Reports by Matt Johnson
February 1, 2012I just got back from the community hole north of goose ... found some eater bluegill in 8 to 10 feet. Just before dark I shoot some sonar through the slopy wet ice and found suspended crappies with a really tight lip! Presure presure .... I did find a really good bite on gills south of goose but mo
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February 1, 2012
The ice around those islands can be weird. Not sure if it's current that runs around through there or what, but many years the ice is not as good in those spots. Good point on being cautious, definitely not worth risking anything. Worse case scenario you park and walk a couple hundred yards to get o
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West Metro - Minnetonka, Waconia, Prior Lake Fishing Reports by Great Day on the Water Guide Service
January 30, 2012thanks again smuts.....we had good luck with the crappies and took home a couple dozen
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January 29, 2012
I fished the west side of Wayzata bay Friday afternoon. Measured 13" of ice over there. Saw a few trucks on the ice. I would imagine that tomorrow will bring more vehicles out there, with the colder night/day.
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Bald Eagle Lake Fishing Reports
How r the fish biting out from the launch?reed islandRead More..
I was out there last night ice fishing around the bend just off the ledge where it turns into 20 ft or so and I was hitting almost hand size crappies with wax. I went there for eyes but there was too much wind and the the ice was cracking from right under my boots. It would be great to take ur kids
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Lake Calhoun Fishing Reports
Lake is still open, but not for long!Read More..
Late, but I didn't see the reply. We had a disaster getting ready. Dead battery, jumped it, died later. Got out right at dark and the trolling motor was dead :) I can row pretty fast, so we got around but we had little boat control skill. Thanks for the post Aaron. I fished the same spot as we
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Carls Lake Fishing Reports
I was out last weekend and there were full sized trucks driving around. I took the wife's toyota out half hoping that it would sink (not a fan of the yota) but no such luck. With complete disregard for common sense, people were driving larger vehicles pretty fast out there so I would guess youRead More..
How much ice is there? I have a Tahoe and was wondering if I could drive out.
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Cedar Lake Fishing Reports - Scott County - New Prague
Guess I get to answer my own question. Just got back from Cedar - still pretty weedy out there. Spent our time just on the northern half of the lake as there were a number of recreational boaters out so not sure if the southern half is any better. Was tough to anything but jig without pulling inRead More..
Anyone have any updates on Cedar as far as the weeds? Are they down enough to cast/reel or just jig? Planning to take my boys out in the morning. Their attention span doesn't work well with jigging. They need to be casting. Gotta love the attention span of kids. lol
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Centerville-Lake-Peltier Fishing Reports
Went out on Christmas eve from 1 pm to 430pm and caught some good size perches and one sunny with my dad. Didn't get any crappies probably because of it being too sunny. Didn't stay for the night bit but I'm sure the crappies were there for the night bite. About 7" of ice.Read More..
Went there yesterday late afternoon, a lot of fishermen out there going after pikes, crowded at the dam, a lot of sunnies action on crawlers. Didn't catch any sunnies, crappies nor bullheads on gulp or plastics. Caught and release a small pike on a bucktail.
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Coon Lake - Coon Rapids Dam Fishing Reports
Any reports on Coon Rapid Dam? Advices on how to catch walleyes and crappies? I am planning to go there this coming week and this will be my first time.Read More..
You can always fish the quieter, east side of the dam. I've heard there is some good crappie fishing there.
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MN Metro Crappie Fishing Reports
Got it thanks. Right back at you ;)Read More..
hey dougr1969 check pm.. was out on waconia few days ago.. nothing but small crappie ..
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Demontreville Fishing Reports
I was there last week and water level is great. Canal to Olsen is easily accessible. Good luck out there. Ton of boats out when I was there. That lake is getting way too busy for me.Read More..
heading to demontreville later today. any word on water levels? is olsen accessible? that was open pretty much all summer last year so i'm assuming it is.
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Lake Gervais Fishing Reports
The park/beach area is always closed winter time every year. It's becuase they don't want to plow the lot or whatever reason they can make up.Read More..
Was out there a few days ago. Crappie action was decent. Got some 6 to 8 inch Crappies by the north end. All was caught and released. Fishing Gervais was like fishing a private lake. I was the only angler out there, which was cool.
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Lake Harriet Fishing Reports
pherris- Did you ever throw cranks? i've had this outting going through my head and im thinking about throwing rattle traps off the main beach area. maybe slip bobbering?Read More..
From boat, try sharp breaks or points with live bait rigs From shore, find deeper water with leeches hope this helps, plenty of eyes in harriet!
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Lake Independence Fishing Reports
I will be camping on this lake for the first time. Anyone willing to share any information about this lake for musky anglers?Read More..
any news on independence? im after my first muskie. any tips on lures? good starting spot? im not asking for anyones honey hole. what type of lure/color usually produces in this lake? ive never fished it before. water depth? any info is helpful thanks
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Medicine Lake Fishing Reports
I have spent the last couple of days looking and not finding any fish at 17 to 25 foot depth. They must be in the 12 foot depth range. I have a Aqua view and see nothing but Perch. I see some of the regulars fishing shallow......Read More..
Thinking about going out in the morning. Anyone have any ice condition updates? Drove by tonight and looks like the water froze up. Be out there around 8 if you see me say hi!
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Lake Minnetonka Fishing Reports
Went out last night. Caught a few rockbass on the bobber, and two walleyes on a fire tiger 4" swimbait from 7-11pm. Fishing rocks in 2ft-12ft.Read More..
Any action on Minnetonka? A buddy just bought a house on the lake and we're going out this weekend...never fished the lake, only been on for fun. Thanks
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Lake Nokomis Fishing Reports
Was going to try again today until I looked at the wind chill- I think I can wait until tomorrow to give it another shot. Should be fun watching a flag and the Pond Hockey at the same time.Read More..
I have put in about 6hrs for one 7" crappie, lots of small stuff on the graph.
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Lake O'Dowd Fishing Reports
went out yesterday and got a 30 inch northern in the warm weather. And just a question, does fish feed in warm weather like yesterday and today, and what depth. [s]------------------------------------------------------------[/s] There are two types of fisherman - those who fish for sport andRead More..
just please keep all the little sunnies.
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Prior Lake Fishing Reports
Heading out to prior tomorrow, looking for some eyes'. Anyone know if they are biting? Been out to Spring lake a few times this year and have been catching some in about 8 ft of water on raps. Wondering if i should try the same on Prior? Any help would be appreciated!!Read More..
Without 4 wheel drive, I would not drive out there, but if you have any vehicle with 4WD you are fine. If you fish anywhere inside of the island, you should be able to catch some nice bluegills. I have been using very small horizontal jigs & maggots to get them.
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Rice Lake Fishing Reports - Maple Grove
You can launch a canoe or kayak at the very northern end of the lake by the creek that runs into it. One of those lakes where you hear stories about big fish that were caught there in the past, but nothing recent. It's only 10-11 feet and they drew it down a couple years ago to help kill some ofRead More..
I don't think that lake has a public boat launch. My younger brother has fished from shore there but had nothing for the day. There are way better lakes in that area than rice.
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Spring Lake Fishing Reports
[quote=Love2Cabin]Where do I park if I use the winter access on the north side? I am thinking it would be easier to back down there and unload then go park somewhere. That other small lot on the north side is nice but dragging house through the dirt is a lot of work. The only places I know to fish aRead More..
Where do I park if I use the winter access on the north side? I am thinking it would be easier to back down there and unload then go park somewhere. That other small lot on the north side is nice but dragging house through the dirt is a lot of work. The only places I know to fish are along the north
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Turtle Lake Fishing Reports
Can you park your car here and fish at night? or do they have a gate? i read where park is closed 1/2 hour after sunset?Read More..
Yes the C&R for any bass is still on. Haven't been out there yet this hard water season. There are good numbers of bass yes, but no size yet... Might be out there this weekend to give it a try. Anyone else planning on going out?
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Lake Waconia Fishing Reports
Saw a few guys out there a couple days ago. Ice is starting to peak 10 inches in spots. Do watch out for small springs and the occasional crack. Also North of Pillsbury Reef has some thinner ice in about 8ft of water. Conditions seem to only improve.Read More..
any luck out on anderson's? i was thinking of giving it a try but have been doing ok on crappie elsewhere so wouldn't wanna waste my time if i don"t have to.
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Whaletail Lake Fishing Reports
PB,your correct,no need to even try Whaletail.............all fished out!c63Read More..
Nope somebody posted a report on the INTERNET on WT that included a picture of a giant slab....long story short the lake was ravaged/fished out by INTERNET lurkers within 3 days.... :grin: tough break for the Tail! :) Just kidding of course!
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White Bear Lake Fishing Reports
Today was my first try at WBL, got out there around 4pm or so and fished until 9pm. Had 1 tiny pike, and nothing else, not even bites or follows. I was throwing cranks, spinners, top waters, and bulldogs hoping to find bass, pike or muskie. Spent most of the day in 15 fow, but experimented with shalRead More..
Nice crappies. Just wondering which access you are at on WBL.
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