Southcentral MN Fishing Reports

Albert Lea-Austin-Faribault-Mankato-Northfiled-Owatonna-Waseca

May 4, 2012
i did see a few big slabs up shallow yesterday evening , pu ton your polarized glasses and get to work also seen some walleyes and sheep head cruising in 5-6 ffet of water also spooky
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May 4, 2012
According to the other posts the crappies are starting to spawn.
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Albert Lea Lake Fishing Reports

February 27, 2012
I've icefished St. Olaf. Wasn't very impressed with the size of crappies that I normally catch at French, Mazaska, or Roberds. I've tried Beaver...bust. During open water season, I go to St. Olaf frequently for largemouth bass but that's it. Beaver Lake if I want to fish for crappies or walleyes
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February 27, 2012
Welcome to the forum TurkeyBoy. I have never fished Albert Lea either but have heard some great things. Bundt is right about there being some other great lakes in the area though, if you check out the DNR lakefinder data you will find even more opportunities close to home. As always the best way
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Cannon Lake & River Fishing Reports

September 11, 2011
glad I just happened to pick up a bunch of double tails and some new Live target frogs yesterday at Cabelas..... :grin:
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September 11, 2011
every year the frogs head back to the lakes or ponds befor winter to hibernate. the fish will be eating them easy food. double tailed twisters thats all ill say.
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Cedar River Fishing Reports

June 2, 2010
How is the pike bite going guys? I'm looking forward to spending a little time fishing.
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June 19, 2009
The Cedar also has some great smallmouth in it. Probably pretty tough with the high water after the storms but we used to kill them by wading up and down the river tossing small spinners(#1, #2) and little cranks. Been a long time....
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Lake Crystal Fishing Reports

July 6, 2010
Yes I heard New Ulm and Lake Crystal was hit with a bad storm; I hope everyone is safe. Locals tells me crappies will be biting only at early spring and late fall.
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July 5, 2010
I haven't heard about anything happening on either lake at this point. The town got hit by a wind surge last week and I spent part of the day cleaning up downed trees etc. No word on anything biting that would make it worth a trip. If you want to fish Madison from shore,try the buckmaster bridge
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Fox Lake Fishing Reports...Rice County

September 22, 2010
agreed. :)
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September 22, 2010
I was thinking that too, but when its stacked full of people (you know how it gets), I'd rather be in my boat. :)
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French Lake Fishing Reports

March 11, 2012
Any Ice left to fish out at french? Want to get out this evening but don't want to make the drive if it is going to be open water.
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February 28, 2012
I was out on Friday and sunday and caught quite a few good size crappies and a few walleyes. I had to sort threw a bunch of smaller crappies but they were not as small as the ones they are catching in the deep holes. 16 to 18 fow was key to the diversity of fish. wallters would bite during the magic
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Horseshoe Lake Fishing Reports

June 3, 2010
I was out there Monday and had luck with sunfish and bass... so not much help when it comes to Northerns.. Although the kids kept busy with some nice sunnies!
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June 2, 2010
he was in the boat with me sunday monday , was right next to you also
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Madison Lake Fishing Reports

April 7, 2012
Anyone been out this spring? Looking to drop the old 16 off the bunks tomorrow... if I don't get rained out. See what the crappies are thinking, but I hear them aren't sure what to make of this weather either! I'll post what I find if I make it out. Tight lines everyone!
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January 31, 2012
I watched a guy drive his car about 30-40mph yesterday just after sunset on madison. :( Thats just stupid and unsafe for the rest of us! I've been waiting for someone to fall through the narrows. I couldn't believe how close the trucks have been to the ice heave the last few days. Ice seemed
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Lake Mazaska Fishing Reports

February 1, 2012
Was out there on Saturday and did well. Started in 30FOW and all 2 inch crappies. Moved over a little into 25FOW and found stacks of nice eater bluegills and crappies. Was a lot of fun and lots of fish caught. All but 10 got to swim away.
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January 31, 2012
I hit Mazaska for a few hours yesterday before work. 12 to 14" of Ice everywhere I drilled. I did drive my Tahoe out from Bull Rush Bay, no issues, and no cracking. The water was VERY clear compared to French's stained water so I figured I was in for a much better bite. However, that was not the
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Morristown Dam Fishing Reports

July 13, 2010
Look for a lot of small Bullheads (catfish bait). If there is rain run off when your at the damm there should be a lot of Carp in the area. I have seen some nice Gills along the edge of the duck weed across the road from the Mill. I was catching the Gills with Corn! So any thing yellow should work.
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July 13, 2010
im going to be visiting some relitives in morristown and would like to get some fishing in. what should i be focused on fishing for? any tips and tricks would be killer
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Roberds Lake Fishing Reports

September 23, 2011
Unless they fixed it be wary of the tar hump on the access ramp.....my brother in law caught his trailer on it and it bent it up pretty good.
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September 23, 2011
Any size to either? I would have to say I have tried this lake for them with no sucess......wish there was a stream to cannon :)
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Sabre Lake Fishing Reports

August 11, 2010
Very few walleyes, panfish are scarce but generally have good size structure. 8 and 9 inchers even.
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August 9, 2010
Are there any walleyes to be had? maybe panfish?
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Shields Lake Fishing Reports

March 25, 2012
Ok, Dock is in and the landing is repaired. Fished with the kids from the Dock. not a bite!!(talked to 20 people-not a bite) There was a northern setting in the sun but he was not moving. Someone launched a boat on the other side of the dock and the northern moved maybe six inches...he was not hungr
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March 22, 2012
Welcome to the forum MRH757! Thanks for the report, this is one of my favorite lakes in the area and can kick out some nice panfish early season. I hope they get the boat launch fixed up as I saw it was in rough shape during the ice season as well. It is awesome to see the numbers if big bass cha
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Lake Tetonka Fishing Reports

March 25, 2012
Seems the lagoon gets hit hard every year and has for some time. Same fishing there year after year so I do not believe it is hurting the fish population.
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March 25, 2012
[quote=Friar_Tuck]people r@pe them lagoons bad =( [/quote] That lake can sustain and grow fish like no tomorrow. For a few weeks outta the year, hitting that one small spawn spot on a lake that big...its fine and dandy.
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Lake Washington Fishing Reports

April 2, 2012
Was out on saturday, so much for 70 temps. With the all the wind ended up drifing draging a crappie tube and managed to catch some fish. Water temps were 51. Lots of fish out deep but could not get themm to go. Tried drifting them and vert. jigging but no go. Most fish came out of 12 FOW. Sun
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March 8, 2012
[quote=Boker001]Thanks Dan, Went out yesterday and caught over 100 fish. Anywhere from 13-18 FOW 15-17 FOW the best. I was out in between the point out and left of the road. [/quote] NICE!
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