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Just starting a topic for this fall. Hoping to stay on top of water temps, fishing transitions, turnover updates and fishing tips. Not trying to take anyones honey holes, just stay on top of some good fishing.

The last I was out I found the water temps to be around 64 degrees and the fish were starting to roam and should be schooling up soon!

I'll try to keep all updated in this area if I have the chance to get out. smile.gif

Corey Bechtold

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I don't know Corey?? Does'nt seem to be to much activity going on in this area? Maybe these winds have been keeping people off the lake? So many lakes, so few posts?

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There has been alot of hunting going on in the Wright County area.

Last time I was out, which was last night, water temps were 63-65. Water was as clear as spring and the creeks were still running in from the recent rainfall. Fishing was ok but not great. Out for an hour and a half and I got 4 slimers and 3 bass on spinnerbaits. Most on the 8'-10' weedlines.

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Nice to see there is life in this forum. smile.gif The last time I was out I caught a grab bag of fish all in the same spot. Nothing to brag about though. 1 Walleye (16"), 1 LMB (17"), and 4 nice 11 inch Crappies. Shouldn't be long until they start snappin'. I hope to get out in the next few days and try again.

Corey Bechtold

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Yep. Ditto Corey.

The surface water was green on my last outing, and the Crappies were everywhere, and the schools I did find didn't stay put.

These cold temps should assist in the turnover process greatly.

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UJ
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6 nice Crappies last night on a jig and a minow in 8-10' water on Clearwater just at dark. Two small Northerns also. Water temp 64-65.

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  • 2 weeks later...

I have been on many of the area lakes.
The surface temp on most is 60 degrees, with
a low of 57. I know more tonite.

get out the jigs and get busy.
jigginjim

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Have things started turning over yet? Anyone seeing the floating dead weeds and leaves?

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Turnover has happened...the surface water (temps in the 50's) has cooled and already has begun to sink. The thermocline has disappeared. Surface and bottom temps are nearly identical...the wind is really mixing things up. That's why the fish are scattered...

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I was out on Clearwater today and it was pretty quite.Put some staibil the tank and ran that through to get ready for the shed. frown.gif Caught a few bass but no walleyes yet.I think I'll give it one or two more tries before freeze up.It sleeted hard today and the gloves were wet .Water was 52.5 degrees.Cant wait for hard water and a warm house.Metro

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Anyone seeing lakes that have turned over. I heard that Sugar, Eagle, Buffalo, Ida and some others have already turned. Reports would be appreciated. Thanks

Corey Bechtold

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