Zippel Bay

[Versus]

I'm sure you guys get questions like this all of the time. I'm not looking for any huge information, but I am curious on what I need to do between now and in two weeks when I leave. It's my first summer fishing here in MN, and I'm looking to make my first visit up your way. I've heard many good things.<P>I'm wondering what lake map section I should be buying if I am staying at Zippel Bay State Park. I'll be using a 16' alumnacraft with a 20 horse on the back. Also curious as to what spots would at least get me some action and hopefully a few good days of fishing.<P>Like I said I have never been up that way so any basic information would be very grateful.<BR>I'm not a new beginner at the whole fishing thing by any means, just really big lakes like LOTW. Thanks for any help guys. <P><BR>This is the kind of stuff that makes this website so very helpful.<P>Versus

[PASSIONFORTHEEYES]

THE REEFS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE LAKE, GET THE SOUTHWEST SECTION FOR THE MAP. SPINNERS CRAWLER HARNESSES WITH HEAVY BOTTOM BOUNCERS, HAMMERED GOLD OR FIRETIGER, CHANGE COLORS OFTEN. IF WIND IS LITE YOUR BOAT SHOULD DO.<BR>REEFS: ARNESENS, GULL ROCK, ARCHIES, 12 MILE,<BR>16 MILE.

[curt quesnell]

Versus,<P>A buddy of mine has been fishing Zipple<BR>just about every weekend. Patience has been<BR>important along with some versatility.<P>Dont be afraid to pull some crankbaits if<BR>the spinner aint workin'. 5 to 15 feet deep<BR>water and if the crank is halfway to the<BR>bottom it seems to be enough. <P>Watch for schools of bait fish on your electronics and pull right through em.<BR>Vary your speed until you find something that works.<P>Zipples "hot spots" are the TREES and THE <BR>FIELD. Go left once you get out on the lake<BR>and you will find both spots.<P>Again be patient it might take all day (but<BR>what else are you gonna do). You will get <BR>nicer fish with the cranks <P>------------------<BR>Curt Quesnell<BR>NorthCountry Outdoors Radio<P>[This message has been edited by curt quesnell (edited 07-10-2003).]<p>[This message has been edited by curt quesnell (edited 07-10-2003).]

[g'eye pilot]

<BR>Versus -<P>If you own a GPS, the latest version of the hotspots map has coordinates for most of the main reefs + a number of other spots. <P>We fished the Zippel area a few weeks ago. Although we caught some decent numbers there, the better quality fish were coming from the midlake reefs. If the seas are rough, you can easily trailer your boat over to Long Point or Arneson's, which will put you much closer to the reef action.<P>Good fishin'

[Versus]

Hey guys. Thanks for the information. I'm going to go out and get that map this weekend. Probably check it out and see what you are talking about. Landed a GPS from my old man for the trip. I'm going to try to get the training wheels off the GPS before I get up there. I'll check back with ya in a couple of weeks here before we head up your way. <P><BR>Thanks for the info guys.<P><BR>Versus