whitefish chain in Oct.?

[cvanderweyst]

I am planning a trip to the whitefish chain 2nd weekend in oct. and i would like some advise on depths to find some eyes. Also any info on a campground or RV park nearby would be very helpful, Thanks.

[JBMasterAngler]

The army corps campground on cross lake would probably be your best bet. I'm hoping to fish the chain in the next 2 weekends, so hopefully I can give you a positive report on what's happening.

[cvanderweyst]

is the bite generally good there in the fall or should i plan on going somewhere else?

Only been there once mid summer so any advise would be appreciated

[cvanderweyst]

where can i find redtails or rainbows in the area. Still no reports?

[WARRIOR 2090]

The holiday has red tails along with the bait box by the second bridge some guys are getting a few on crawlers yet I prefer the red tails now

[JBMasterAngler]

The super america in merrifield also had a healthy supply of redtails. S&W is my favorite bait shop...I think rainbows are better, but they should have redtails too if that's what you prefer.

[Carpenter]

Stop by Sportland in Nisswa on your way up. I was there Saturday and they had great size redtails and rainbows. I was at another bait place farther south on Tuesday and the Sunday prior and fatheads would have been bigger compared to both redtails and rainbows.

[cvanderweyst]

thanks, i made reservations at breezy point. planning on fishing fri. and sat. Havent decided if i am going to whitefish or pelican.

[WARRIOR 2090]

pelican has been hot more fish caught on pelican then whitfish latly

[cvanderweyst]

We managed six walleye 16'-19" fri. on Pelican caught them lindy rigging rainbows and creek chubs in 22-25fow. Tried lower whitefish sat no walleyes just pike and bass. Should have stayed on Pelican. The wheather was unbelievable, never would have planned on fishing in shorts and a t-shirt in october. thanks for the advise everyone, stopped at s&w and holiday both had nice bait