Walleyes from shore?

[Deep_Sinker]

Hi Everyone. I was wondering where I could go for the opener to fish for some walleyes. I am a college student, with no boat, and I would love to catch some walleyes from shore. The only thing is, I have no idea where to go. I have driven across the bridge between the Islands lakes on Rice Lake Rd, but I was curious as to where else there may be some public fishing spots that could be productive? I have heard of the St. Louis, but it seems most accessible by boat, is this true? I appreciate any advice anyone can offer.

Good luck to all this weekend, and hopefully, I will be able to get out.

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[Surface Tension]

Rice lake dam, Fish lake dam, Island lake dam. Island Lake Bridge. Water was low on Island Lake so you will have more shore to walk to and fish. Look for a wind swept shorelines. Be there in the evening. Bring a lot of jig's, if your fishin right you will be losein them. You can take a brake from throwin jig's and use a slip bob. Once it gets dark you should try a rap too. I'll say it again, the temp's are going to warm a little so be sure to fish the wind swept shore. Good luck,ST.

[beaverlakeman]

best bet would be to fish the island lake bridge...
could get very crowded so you might want to gave a backup place to go also..

have fun and catch lots of fish

beaverlakeman

[Northlander]

Deep Sinker check out my post from 3/19/02 under Duluth Fishing Piers and that should help you out. Ill be up in Fon Du Lac park camped out for the weekend. If you head that way look for a maroon f-150 with Nothland stickers on it and Ill take you out in the boat. Good luck!

[Surface Tension]

Northlander Holly Cow you really are nuts about the river! Camping on it for opener?I didnt know mercury was addicting.
I gotta get you out of the city limit's to fish. Good Luck Buddy and be safe
Real men were life jacket's.

[loadmaster]

Y know whats cool. The poeople who fish the river snd sleep on the river never have to bring a lantern with them and forget about those glow in the dark spinners they are now trying to sell you should have markted them away long time ago. Good luck this weekend be safe will be collacting food on my route for the FOOD DRIVE

[loadmaster]

Northlander, after the jabe abbout the glow in the dark thing I forgot my ??? Never fished the river this early, whats the best bet?? Floating jigs with minnows in about 2-4 ft of water or what??Heard some good reports if you can find them what about up-river from Hwy 23 bridge. Later

[Guest]

Hey now Surface Tension, enough jabs about the "River". You are right about the addicting thing though, not the mercury, but, the good fishing to be had.
Loadmaster, there is a couple real good spots up river from the 23 bridge, but, be carefull, it's treacherous up there, and be prepared for bumper boats.

Northlander, I know the spot you will be camping. If you see a blue Lund Stinger with a 40 Horse Honda on it, that'll be me. I might, just might, be up there on Sunday. Have to wait and see. If the weather is decent, I'll have my six year old son with me. If it's not, maybe a buddy. What color is your tent/camper? Maybe see you up there.

Set the Hook!!

Lundman