Fisherman have experienced hot weather and a tough bite some days.  The good news is fish in the 27'-32' range are starting to show interest and producing nice catches.  Leeches or crawlers with a lindy rig are still the way to go at this time.  Although the reefs still produce a few fish, don't be afraid to move around.  Use your sonar to locate fish then give them some time.  If they are not in the biting mood keep moving and come back later as it could be just the timing.  Don't forget to try for some bass and northern as quality fish are being caught!

Travis Carlson Guide Service
Voyageurs National Park
218-235-0289
218-875-2069
  

Hot weather and mayflies continue however successful fishing can still be had.  Most fisherman are having the best luck fishing wind blown weed edges.  Use either lindy rigs or slip bobbers with a leech as both have produced well.  The perch are active as well in these same areas.  The reef bite has been sporadic but some success has been had in the 16'-22' range.

One thing for sure the warm weather is great for the kids swimming and tubing!  Don't forget to take the kids out there too and hit some shorelines with spinner baits and you're sure to pick up some bass or northern. 

Thanks again to Travis Carlson, fishing guide in Voyageurs National Park, for his report.
Travis Carson Guide Service
218-235-0289

Mayflies Mayflies Mayflies!  The hatch is in full swing which usually translates into tough fishing but people are still having some decent days on the water.  As the water warms and the mayflies hatch look to mid lake structure.  Depths of 16'-24' have been producing the most eyes as well as a good number of jumbo perch.  Rigs with slip sinker and leeches have been the best producer.  When the wind picks up good fishing can be had in shallow water as well.  Fish weed edges in depths from 5'-10'.  Again, rigs and leeches working well.  Pike have been a little slower but the small mouth bass have moved in shallow in recent days and lots of nice fish are being caught casting the shorelines.  Have a great 4th of July!

A big thanks to Travis Carlson, fishing guide in Voyageurs National Park, for his input.
Travis Carson Guide Service
218-235-0289