Shiners

[JAR JAR]

I was just wondering if there is a good supply of shiners this year or is it better to bring some with? I know last year we had a problem getting the right shiners and the lake shiners were hard to get . We will be up there the 13th,14th, and 15th. And what is the going rate for shiners this year?

Jar Jar

[cedarnarrowsguy]

I've not heard how the shiner supply is this year. But I have heard the emerald shiners you buy at the locals up there are the way to go, seeing they are native to LOTW...

[tbirath]

If your fishing out of Pine Island/Wheeler Point area, Adrian's resort has the shiners you need at $7.50 for a nice styrofoam cooler...cooler provided....an ample supply for two days of fishing for one....

[anynall]

going up to adrians for the week of 8 - 14th... will b in big #10....third year in a row....bunch of family, all guys..that and red lake couple evenings... heard some bad reports but hopefully will b best as we get there, gotta hope...will let know how we did and where... etc...

[SFBOY]

We bring our own with us. We couldnt find 3 to 4" shiners anywhere in Baudette when we have gone in the past.

Last piece of advice, use your depth finders. The walleyes on this lake tend to suspend when you are out fishing the basin in 30 plus feet of water. Sometimes 10 to 15' off the bottom and they will bite. Most of our larger fish come this way.

[JAR JAR]

Thanks for the info!! I'll be up in a week staying at Fred's Beds

Jar Jar

[walleyejon]

There is no shortage of shiners up here this year, and you can pretty much find them at any bait shop or gas station that sells bait from Greenbush to I-Falls. Log Cabin Bait right up by Wheeler's Point is a great place to stop. Your bait won't have to travel far, and the tackle selection is mind boggling. Another added bonus the past year or so, is the off-sale liquor store Steve opened next door. One stop shopping, and you're on the ice within minutes of his door.