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1.9.18 Sunset Lodge Fishing Report
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By Sunset Lodge
Hello from the NW Angle!
On the Minnesota side, spinners and crawler harnesses are still the preferred method of walleye fishing, with the hot colors being pink/gold, orange/gold and orange/chartreuse. Walleye are being caught off of structure scattered in the mud between 20 and 30 feet. Down riggers and deep running crank baits have also been productive.
Canadian walleye are being caught in channels off of islands and along reefs in 18 to 25 feet of water. Both bottom bouncers with a crawler harness and a jig with minnow or shiner have both been successful in Canadian waters.
Musky fishing success has increased in the past week. Fish are being caught on crank baits and blade baits. With water temps in the low 70’s muskies are favoring rocks near weeds.
Our very own, Travis Palmquist, released a 54.5" musky yesterday!
Fall is a great time for trophy fishing!
We hope to see you soon,
Sunset Lodge
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By Sunset Lodge
Hello from the NW Angle!
In Minnesota, walleye are still scattered through out the main lake basin. Night crawlers on a spinner remains most effective. Make drifts/passes parallel but off of structure including islands and reef break lines in 24-30 feet. Hot colors have been gold/pink, gold/orange or hammered gold. Deep running crank baits are another good option, often producing bigger fish and large northern pike.
On the Canadian side of the lake, fish can be schooled on humps and reefs. Once located, fish these areas with a jig and minnow or shiner. Pulling spinners in 25-30 feet of water is most productive in covering ground to locate feeding and roaming walleye. Muskie action continues to improve through out the week. Multiple big fish were caught on Sunday with many others boated as well as, a lot of lookers. As activity levels rise, blade baits have been triggering positive reactions. Water temperatures remain consistent in the low 70's.
Until next week,
Sunset Lodge
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By Sunset Lodge
Hello from the NW Angle!
Water temps are consitently in the mid to high 70’s.
Walleye in Minnesota can be caught on reefs with a jig and minnow. More productive methods currently are bottom bouncers and crank-baits in 24-28 feet of water. Covering a lot of ground is key when the fish arent schooled together. We have had many 40”+ Pike caught while trolling, reports of large Muskie also.
Candian walleye are spread out as well, making bottom bouncing and deep cranks the ticket to success. Fish mud bottomed areas deeper than 25ft for best results. Many nice jumbo perch limits have been coming in recently. They are biting on a jig and fathead and are concentrated at 28-30ft.
Until next week,
Sunset Lodge
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By Sunset Lodge
Hello from the NW Angle!
Water temperatures are starting in the low 70’s in the morning, reaching mid to upper 70’s in the evening.
Minnesota walleye action can be hot running deep diving crank-baits straight, down rigging or lead core. Soft bottom areas can also be worked with spinners and a night crawler. Fish have been favoring gold on bright days and orange, chartreus or pink in low light. Many larger northern pike this last week in the boat via crank-baits just outside of rock reefs and points.
Canadian walleye fishing has been more productive away from reefs and points in soft bottomed areas. The best method is to pull a spinner to find concentrations along the bottom and switch to jigging to fill out limits.
Musky attitude in Canada varies day to day. Plenty of fish are still being caught in shallow weeds including a couple of 50+ giants this past week. Fish are also being caught in more traditional mid-summer spots such as rock reefs and points. The most productive baits this week were crane baits or other flat baits, buck tails and top waters.
Until next week,
Sunset Lodge
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By Sunset Lodge
Hello from Sunset Lodge!
In Minnesota, walleyes and pike have been found using crank-baits on the south side of Oak Island. Walleye have also been caught pulling spinners in 26-30 feet using gold and green.
In Ontario, walleye have been very active using pink and orange jigs on the breaks of reefs or casting shallow crank-baits in 8-12 feet by rocky shoreline points. A good mixed bag of smallmouth and pike have been found with the walleye as well.
Musky fishing has really picked up with lots of fish over 40+ inches. Fishing sand and weedy bays near rock reefs have produced well using buck-tails, small crank-baits and top-water baits.
Until next week!
Sunset Lodge
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By TAJ · Posted
I agree with Rayguy. A lot of ecological changes happening everywhere and I think we’re seeing that on the Whitefish chain. Keep looking for new spots and new structure. Fish are still there. It’ll be interesting to see how Fall fishing goes. I am planning on fishing the next couple of days. I’ll let you know how I do. -
By Cliff Wagenbach · Posted
Ace is right, no need to run to far to find walleyes! They are all over the East end where you will be staying. The number one rule is "trust your depth finder"! I never fish a spot unless I see a few fish there! Lindy rigs, spinner rigs, slip bobber rigs, and jigs will all catch walleyes that time of the year. Cliff -
By bluewater2 · Posted
Thank you, my husband and I usually go to Kabetogama . but we are going to go later, had a chance to go here for the first time(Labor day weekend)and are excited to try it. Found a private cabin to rent very reasonable in that bay. -
By Borch · Posted
I fished most of the lake in scout mode today. Found walleyes early on midlake humps and bars in 18-24 fow. Got a couple to go on jigging raps but then they shut off. Spent the rest of the day trying to pin down a panfish pattern. Found good numbers of sunfish in shallow cabbage beds(6-9 fow). None were huge but good numbers of 8-8 1/2" gills. A few crappies are mixed in with them and some are suspending off the break. There are also good numbers of sunfish in or just outside the reeds. Most of the sunfish ran smaller though although there were some keepers there too. Pike and bass I did not target but saw others do so successfully. Plenty of bass in the reeds and spinnerbaits seemed to be what most were using. Troll over the weeds and you will be rewarded with pike. -
By Borch · Posted
I fished most of the lake in scout mode today. Found walleyes early on midlake humps and bars in 18-24 fow. Got a couple to go on jigging raps but then they shut off. Spent the rest of the day trying to pin down a panfish pattern. Found good numbers of sunfish in shallow cabbage beds(6-9 fow). None were huge but good numbers of 8-8 1/2" gills. A few crappies are mixed in with them and some are suspending off the break. There are also good numbers of sunfish in or just outside the reeds. Most of the sunfish ran smaller though although there were some keepers there too. Pike and bass I did not target but saw others do so successfully. Plenty of bass in the reeds and spinnerbaits seemed to be what most were using. Troll over the weeds and you will be rewarded with pike. -
By Borch · Posted
I fished most of the lake in scout mode today. Found walleyes early on midlake humps and bars in 18-24 fow. Got a couple to go on jigging raps but then they shut off. Spent the rest of the day trying to pin down a panfish pattern. Found good numbers of sunfish in shallow cabbage beds(6-9 fow). None were huge but good numbers of 8-8 1/2" gills. A few crappies are mixed in with them and some are suspending off the break. There are also good numbers of sunfish in or just outside the reeds. Most of the sunfish ran smaller though although there were some keepers there too. Pike and bass I did not target but saw others do so successfully. Plenty of bass in the reeds and spinnerbaits seemed to be what most were using. Troll over the weeds and you will be rewarded with pike. -
By Rick · Posted
No brush or yard waste burning today through Sunday The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an air quality alert for today through Sunday for northern Minnesota. As a result, the Department of Natural Resources will not issue burning permits for brush or yard waste for all areas north of Alexandria, including Mille Lacs and Pine counties. Burn restrictions may expand as smoke from the Canadian fires drifts south. For updates and the air quality forecast, check the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency website. Discuss below - to view set the hook here. -
By guideman · Posted
If you are looking for Walleyes stay on the east end. There is no need to go running all over the lake to catch them. Daisy bay has Walleyes available as does Big bay which in my opinion has some of the best Walleye fishing on the lake. Trolling cranks works this time of year, as well as Lindy rigging, or pulling spinners on a bottom bouncer. You can also find some decent evening slip bobber fishing close to where you are staying. Good luck and have fun, you won't be disappointed. "Ace" "It's just fishing man". -
By guideman · Posted
Anyone that takes 16 years to boat a Muskie most likely doesn't target them all the time. I average one Muskie every time I go out on Vermilion. It really isn't that hard if you do your homework and do the little things that it takes to be successful. Get out there and cast, cast, cast until your arms fall off. "Ace" "It's just fishing man" -
By bluewater2 · Posted
Was wondering if anyone could give me some pointers on fishing the lake, we will be staying at a cabin by Daisy Bay / Arrow Head point. Not asking for your hot spots, just wondering if the area where the cabin is, if fishing for Walleye is close by. I here talk about east vs. west side. Not sure what that means? Any help would be great.
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