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Leech Lake Walleye Opener Report
Walleye #1 posted a topic in Bemidji Area, Cass, Leech and Winnibigoshish Lake Fishing Reports - Hunting
Well the 2016 Minnesota Walleye Opener is in the books. I think many of us were confused whether we were prepping for the Deer Opener or Walleye Opener because of Mother Nature’s decision to give us below freezing temps and bitter winds. What we as anglers were feeling the walleyes were not. Leech Lake once again proved to have a bountiful and sustainable walleye population this past weekend. In regards to the fishing report, walleyes were scattered throughout the lake and in various depths. Some of our best fishing was in 6-7 feet of water, but also many fish, especially males were caught in 10-12 feet of water. Once catching a walleye, it was very important to pay attention to the depth, straying away often time meant mixed results where as dialing in on that certain depth meant more hook sets. Perch and pike were mixed in when catching fish. A couple different bites and locations worked best. Any where you could find green cabbage meant finding hungry walleyes, as well as working sand flats and sand grass edges. The traditional wind blown points such as Pine, Stoney, Duck, Ottertail, Oak, Star, etc. all produced fish as well, but saw alot of boat traffic and pressure. On the West side of Lake, West Goose Flats, Hardwoods, and Mounds points produced solid results. On the East and South end of the Lake, Five Mile, Portage Bay, Battle Point, Partridge Point, Diamond, and Rogers also saw quality fishing. When working these areas key in on speed and jig cadence. Finding what the walleyes are wanting is the key. This can mean switching out jig colors, jig profiles, or changing your speed and going faster or slowing down. At times during the afternoon or when fishing a pressured area, walleyes were wanting a 1/4oz or 1/8oz jigged dragged through the sand, but when you found a less pressured area snap jigging and going faster mean putting the net under more fish. Leech Lake is off to a great start and the upcoming weekends and warmer temps should continue to help the bite. Be sure to be safe, use proper etiquette, and protect our great fishery! Until next week Tight Lines! Jason Freed Leisure Outdoor Adventures- 3 replies
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First Open Water Report for 2016
Walleye #1 posted a topic in Bemidji Area, Cass, Leech and Winnibigoshish Lake Fishing Reports - Hunting
Well we are ice free and ready to go for open water on Leech Lake. Water temps vary right now anywhere from 44-54 degrees depending on the location. The shallower bays such as Steamboat, Boy, and Headquarters all have warmer temps in the low 50s where as other parts of the lake such as Walker Bay, Kabekona, and Agency have colder temps with the deeper water. In terms of the bite, things are overall fairly slow. When the weather cooperates for a few days in a row the perch bite starts to pick up in 4-7ft of water with a 1/16oz jig and a fathead or rainbow. Dragging the jig is sometimes the key and other times a short hop or under a slip bobber. Crappies are showing up at times in the harbors, but be aware some of them are private. The panfish bite will definitely pick up as the water temps start to maintain themselves in the low to mid 50s. A 1/16ox or 1/32oz jig with a crappie tube or puddle jumper under a float is a great place to start. Stay tuned for some great Walleye Opener tips in the next week or so! -
Ultimate Fishing Camp Coming to Leech Lake at the end of June
Walleye #1 posted a topic in Fishing Minnesota - (Spring, Summer & Fall)
Have you ever wanted to fish with the biggest names in the fishing industry? Lund Boats and Leisure Outdoor Adventures are teaming up to bring you the opportunity to go back and relive that experience by attending THE ULTIMATE FISH CAMP, held in Walker, Minnesota on the famed Leech Lake. You will have the opportunity to spend three days living and breathing the sport of fishing with some of the best anglers in the business. The combination of classroom seminars and seeing that information transformed, with on the water fishing seminars, by Lund pros will immediately make you a better angler. After the fishing and seminars are done for the day, you will have the opportunity to sit around and pick the brains of some of the most knowledgeable and enthusiastic anglers you will ever get to know. This is a multi-species school with anglers to cover a wide variety of topics and species. To top off this event you will have first class accommodations and a meal plan at the renowned and historic Chase on the Lake. What more of an experience could you ask for? Find your favorite fishing buddy and get signed up today! ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT!!! For more details go to the website, http://www.leisureoutdooradventures.com/fishingcamp/ or contact Jason Freed at 1-855-LOA-HOOK or [email protected] Check out the video to see what it is all about