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Medicine Lake Fishing Reports

notsogoodfisherman

By notsogoodfisherman
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On Sun, tried the 30ish ft hole out from the access on the W side and no fish. Didn't even mark any. The folks around me reported the same. Strange because there are usually a gazillion tiny crappies in that hole every winter.

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So I took advantage of the perfect weather yesterday and brought the kiddo ice fishing for her first time. Fished with tip ups and rattle reels, and also jigged for perch. Only managed to catch one pi

hardcore365
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Should be good to go. There are a few drifts around but not too bad. I was bombing around Friday night with no problem. Stop in to joes he'll tell you what's up. 

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Went out Thursday for a few hours. Caught a 28" Walleye along with a handful of nice sized Bass.

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Anyone out on Medicine this year??? I want to take my boy out on Friday... just wondering where to go. smile

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fished on 1/1/15 from about 9am-1pm. drilled holes from 7 fow to 30 fow. found perch in 7 fow. marked fish in 11 fow for a couple hours but very hard to catch. very tight lipped. was away from the crowd in front of bait shop.

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Anyone out on Medicine this year??? I want to take my boy out on Friday... just wondering where to go. smile

6-8 fow sightfishing in the weeds. Find somewhere away from groups drill a big hole and watch the schools of fish come in right below your feet. A lot of fun and a very good way to keep a kid interested.

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Clear enough to see bottom in 8', don't really know if that's what you're looking for I don't spear.

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Okay, that's all good stuff, might have to venture out then! Is that French Regional Park a public access? Or is there a better north end access?

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Not sure about French access. We used the park (East Medicine Lake Park) and just walked on. Not a bad walk to where you want to be depth wise.

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Okay, that's all good stuff, might have to venture out then! Is that French Regional Park a public access? Or is there a better north end access?

Yep it's public they only charge trailer fee in the summer

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fished again today. marked fish for 3 hours in 20 fow and couldn't buy a bite. following bait up and down. my vex was a Christmas tree.. had some random taps to keep me interested but dang it was tough.

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The front started to come thru around 2:30 yesterday (wind switched from SE to NW) so if you were fishing around that time I'm not surprised it was a tough bite. When conditions are more favorable, I'd go back to that spot and I bet you'll have much better luck.

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Joe opened the gate outside his bait shop this morning. Be sure and leave some tips in the jar inside the bait shop. I really want this guy to stay in business. Bait shops are increasingly difficult to find and you can't get any more convenient than his location for Medicine Lake.

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Joe opened the gate outside his bait shop this morning. Be sure and leave some tips in the jar inside the bait shop. I really want this guy to stay in business. Bait shops are increasingly difficult to find and you can't get any more convenient than his location for Medicine Lake.

He seems to be a great guy too and willing to share what he knows about the lake.

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12-18 inches of ice

Seriously? I was fishing a lake not far from there and only had 10" surprised there is that big of a difference.

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Joe opened the gate outside his bait shop this morning. Be sure and leave some tips in the jar inside the bait shop. I really want this guy to stay in business. Bait shops are increasingly difficult to find and you can't get any more convenient than his location for Medicine Lake.

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fishing was hot and heavy on the south and south east side. houses everywhere. fish chopping hard. panfish and northerns is what i was in to

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Got a Pike question...

First off, I am 100% C/R. I actually live about 5 minutes from the Lake, but spend my time fishing Minnetonka mostly.

I hit the south end weed flats last week, and did get a nice 30" Pike. I have a few hrs tomorrow afternoon, and was thinking of doing some exploring - would it be wise just to stick to these flats, or are there other areas that might be wise to explore?

Thanks.

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if your looking for the northern i would say stick with what works. as far as exploring, i say go for it. i have been on the south flats, no success, the ease and south east side with perch. i walked over to a 30 foot hole by the banana bar with little craps. the bait shop guy says the walleye are in there, but where is another question. good luck and let me know if you have any luck.

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Never tried spearing on the lake. I'd love to as I don't live too far from Medicine. I hear the north end has the best spearing?

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    • fishingstar
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      By fishingstar · Posted

      I have heard it's because of the drought. I know in my area ( meeker co.) the sloughs that they trap minnows in have dried up. 
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      By SkunkedAgain · Posted

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      By CigarGuy · Posted

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      By PSU · Posted

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      By jim curlee · Posted

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    • PSU
      New tower for the west end

      By PSU · Posted

      Any updates on this new tower? Has it helped AT and T customers throughout the lake get better service?
    • Jetsky
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      By Jetsky · Posted

      Thanks for the heads up. Cigar.
    • monstermoose78
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      By monstermoose78 · Posted

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      By CigarGuy · Posted

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