August is generally thought of as hot, humid and can sometimes be a tough time to find fish but the first two weeks of this month have been nothing less than great for those willing to do a little scouting. Walleyes are being found with frequency on almost all the mid lake reefs in 24'-32' and along deeper weed lines. Slow presentation with a leech or crawler on the reefs and trolling spinners on weed lines has produced best. The minnow bite has been almost non-existent but should pick up as fall closes in. Obviously sunny days are better fished morning and evening but the bite is still consistent during the day in deeper water. There have been reports of limits coming in with best areas on the mid lake reefs and on east around Pine and Headlight islands, the shorelines east and west of Slatinsky bay and then northwest near sucker creek and Camelback. With the passing of the most recent cold front we found fish even deeper out in 35'-40' of water but somewhat reluctant to open their mouths. The more stable weather pattern we have in store should turn the bite around quickly.
Pike and bass fishing is still typically good trolling over deeper water adjacent to shallow bays and casting weed beds with Lost Bay being most consistent. Keeping your distance and throwing long casts are more productive as the fish are a little smarter these days!
The meteor shower we were all hoping to see didn't exactly work in our favor as we had cloudy nights which hindered viewing.
Deer are walking shorelines trying to escape the most recent bug hatch (pesky non biting midges, NOT mayflies thankfully!) so there is a good chance of seeing a nice buck in velvet. In a couple weeks they will be anxious to start rubbing it off and shining up those antlers to get ready for fall and the battle for does that follow.
Recreational boating with skiers and tubers have been a common sight with the warm weather and everyone trying to get in those last few weeks on the lake before the kids head back to school and fall sports!
It's crazy to think where the summer went but there is still plenty of time left to spend on the lake and enjoy the amazing Voyageurs National Park!
Pike and bass fishing is still typically good trolling over deeper water adjacent to shallow bays and casting weed beds with Lost Bay being most consistent. Keeping your distance and throwing long casts are more productive as the fish are a little smarter these days!
The meteor shower we were all hoping to see didn't exactly work in our favor as we had cloudy nights which hindered viewing.
Deer are walking shorelines trying to escape the most recent bug hatch (pesky non biting midges, NOT mayflies thankfully!) so there is a good chance of seeing a nice buck in velvet. In a couple weeks they will be anxious to start rubbing it off and shining up those antlers to get ready for fall and the battle for does that follow.
Recreational boating with skiers and tubers have been a common sight with the warm weather and everyone trying to get in those last few weeks on the lake before the kids head back to school and fall sports!
It's crazy to think where the summer went but there is still plenty of time left to spend on the lake and enjoy the amazing Voyageurs National Park!