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Annandale-Buffalo-Hutchinson fishing reports


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Went out to a lake today to try for some bluegills/crappies. Tried a couple different spots of shore today. The first spot was a bust, not even a bite, but the second spot landed us about 15 or so bluegills in an hour or so. Most were in the 5-6.5 inch range, but there was some in the 7-7.5 inch range. I was fishing in some shallow mud using small green glow jigs and wax worms, or Gulp Alive green wax worms. If you have the opportunity to get out and get these shallow fish, I would think that next week should be some really good fishing with the warmer temps.

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I did make it out yesterday, but sadly not much to report. I think water temps are too cold. I thought for sure the crappies would have been in the lagoon, but not yesterday. I tried a few other spots for crappies, but nothing yet. We need sun!! I have heard rumors guys have been getting a few, but it is hit 'n' miss.

Anybody else get out??

Avid

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I got out on a local lake just to get the boat running for the 1st time this year. I found temps between 48 and 51 on the small lake I was on.

Hester

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Went out again today to the same spot today and did well on sunfish and perch. Quite a few smaller sunfish again today, but ended up with 6-7 7-8 inch sunfish. All the perch were small. Most caught using Gulp! Alive, with a few of each on wax worms and minnows. Good luck out there any happy fishing!

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anyone finding carp in the shallows yet the bow is getting restless

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Avid, I think I saw him on my way home from the lake today.

I got out but did not wet a line. I put the camera down in one of my favorite lakes looking for crappies. I did not find any but I did find plenty of bass and then I moved out deeper and found walleyes on a nice hard bottom. Lets just say that its in the gps and they have no chance in about 1 week. Can't wait.

Hester

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That sounds like cheating Hester! grin Still gotta get them to bite. Good luck!

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Thats my only problem. Its neat watching fish in there natural environment. The main thing I noticed is that the bass are just sitting there like a bump on a log, but the walleyes, they are constantly on the move.

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carp in the shallows on marion lake near hutch waters dirty hard to see them but shot 10 biggest 24lbs acouple boats out crappie fishing nobody finding any fish though

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I saw bowfisherman along the highway on my way to Litchfield and then some more along the road between Cedar and Belle this evening. Also couldn't believe how high the water level on most of the lakes is.

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It was a slower than average opener.

We caught 12 and kept 7. All in the 13-14 inch range. Lighted bobbers and minnows.

Avid

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Just woke up and thought I should check to see if you guys left any walleyes for us or if the Hutch HSO'ers got them all yesterday. 12 walleyes on such a "lovely" day, Avid, "ain't half bad." At least you got more than cold and wet on the opener.

We hope to finally get out later today. Good luck to everybody. Be safe!!

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Went to Hook today, didn't even get a bite.

Wind was a big factor on where we were fishing, but still, not one bite.

Tried up on the east side of the lake, and went around the big island, but still no luck.

Did hook have a winter kill? We didn't see much on the graph either.

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I should mention there was five of us fishing Friday night. That brings down success rate.

Hook did have a winter kill, but the DNR went in after ice-out to trap-net and saw plenty of fish. They claim it was a minor kill, but I had heard a report of guy who lives on the north side that he had dead fish two feet deep on his shoreline. A lot of carp, some walleyes and crappies. Probably thinned them down a bit.

I was out yesterday and got skunked. My dad caught three pike on a jig 'n' minnow. I was using a crawler. The fish we did find were on a 8-10 ft breakline in front of a shallow bay.

The overall report for the weekend was slow. A few fish being caught here and there, but nothing hot 'n' heavy during the day. I did hear a report of some night fishermen doing well with plugs off shore.

There was some success out there, but not the majority.

Heading to Winnie this weekend. Can't wait!

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I should mention there was five of us fishing Friday night. That brings down success rate.

Hook did have a winter kill, but the DNR went in after ice-out to trap-net and saw plenty of fish. They claim it was a minor kill, but I had heard a report of guy who lives on the north side that he had dead fish two feet deep on his shoreline. A lot of carp, some walleyes and crappies. Probably thinned them down a bit.

I was out yesterday and got skunked. My dad caught three pike on a jig 'n' minnow. I was using a crawler. The fish we did find were on a 8-10 ft breakline in front of a shallow bay.

The overall report for the weekend was slow. A few fish being caught here and there, but nothing hot 'n' heavy during the day. I did hear a report of some night fishermen doing well with plugs off shore.

There was some success out there, but not the majority.

Heading to Winnie this weekend. Can't wait!

Avid

Was that you guys trolling into the wind on the west side in the blue/black boat?

Going up and back?

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Nope.

We fished off shore after mid-night off some docks. I was done fishing by 4:00 in the morning. I was sleeping when most were fighting the wind and rain.

Avid

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Fished Maple Lake today for pike.

Caught 7 kept 3 between 18 and 22 inches, doing my part to reduce the small pike population.

Fished the shallow cattail filled area, the sand and small rock points.

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I been having great success in the 5 - 10 FOW on crawlers so far this year. Fishing the wind blown areas have been key for me. Wish it would stop raining today. I don't feel like getting wet yet.

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Nice fish Canman!

Shallow water has been key! If people like to fish walleyes around here. The next two weeks is going to be the peak time to go after them this summer. Water temps are about perfect. Fish feeder creeks with all this new rain. Those fish should stack up there.

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I think it is funny how there is a hot bite out there on a local lake and alot of people know about it, but the lake's name never shows up on here.

I think it is a good thing, but still interesting.

Avid

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Isn't that crazy?? I don't even have to mention the name and they know.

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My buddy did really well on opening weekend on the lake I think you're talking about and I've heard from others it's still going. Catching them right off the docks. But there is also another hot one out there as well, my lips are absolutley sealed on that one.

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I was just taking with a buddy of mine and I heard another bite going as well.

When I got back from my Winnie trip on Sunday I noticed the Lilacs in bloom. That was the first sign that the walleye bite is getting close to peak around here. I have read Walleye Wisdom and they talk about different times of year for walleye fishing. From what I have read, I feel that the next two weeks will be the best time to get out on the water. Just from the reports I am getting it seems to be true.

The water temps are getting close or are perfect for walleye activity and they are putting on the feed bag. So my only tip to anyone wanting to fish walleyes is to get on the water as much as you can and fish lakes that have a good walleye population.

Avid

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You Guys mind sharing whats working as far as baits and Techniques go ? My son and I Will be spending the next Five days fishing the area lakes and we are pretty excited !

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