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Fishing Report 10/24/2017

10/24/2017

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With boats heading to storage, anglers are missing out on good fishing while most are turning their attention to the woods.
 
With grouse, deer and duck hunting taking most anglers focus from the lake, for those on the water the fishing has been good to excellent.

Walleyes are being taken with consistency off island points and bay entrances in 22’-35’ of water using a jig and minnow combination.  Ash river is also producing but with some success.

Smallmouth bass are still red hot off edges of reefs.  Many trophy fish can be had right now with 50 day catches not uncommon.  A jig tipped with a minnow or plastic is working well. Please practice catch/photo/release to ensure a healthy population in the future.

Grouse hunting has improved with most foliage off the trees.  With all the 4 wheeler traffic, your best bet is to put some miles in and get off the trails.

Bow deer hunting has been limited but they are in pre-rut and just beginning to chase does.  The next couple of weeks should be good with peak rut near or just after opening day.  Lots of deer have been seen so expecting a better than average season.

Duck hunting has slowed with most local birds heading south and/or educated and hard to decoy.  With the upcoming cooler weather hopefully some new birds will move in but unfortunately this is not your traditional clipper weather system freezing water to the north.

​Don’t forget we have our annual Hunters Supper on November 4th from 3-8 pm at the Kabetogama Town Hall.  Baked sale goods available.  $10 gun raffle and 50/50 drawing.  This event is supporting the Kabetogama Firefighter and Volunteer EMS.  Proceeds go towards the Helicopter Landing Pad.
 
As always, we all hope to see you soon…..
Jason and Robyn
Cooper’s Gateway General Store
 
 
     
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As angler numbers dwindle fishing still remains consistent, grouse hunters finding better success

10/11/2017

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As we pass peak fall colors, cooler temps have water temperatures down in the 50’s. Fishing has been consistent and grouse hunters are finding better success as leaves continue to fall which is providing better hunting conditions. Some local and migrating ducks are flocking up and can be seen going to and from feeding areas around the lake. Bear have been sighted with more frequency, just another sure sign fall is here.

Walleye fishing has been consistent throughout Kabetogama. With limited fishing pressure and a wide variety of depths producing, reports are few and far. Anglers are still catching walleye and sauger using a jig and minnow but better success has been had trolling crankbaits to cover more water. Trolling weed lines and using lead core over deeper water has been producing fish.

Smallmouth bass are still being found on the reefs with regularity. A jig and minnow is the way to go. Start on top of and then work your way along reef edges to find active fish. When found, they can be in big numbers. It’s a great time to practice catch, photo and release with these strong fighters as many trophy fish can be caught in a single trip.

Perch fishing has been picking up over deeper water using a jig and minnow. Look for depths in the 30’ range off island points.

Waterfowl hunting has been fair at best. With the lack of migrating birds in the area, scouting is the key. Most success has been had scouting the beaver ponds off the main lakes with hunters taking mallards, teal, wood ducks and ring neck ducks. A few redhead and pintail have also been reported.

The park service is in the process of pulling rock and channel markers. Having a GPS and map in hand is recommended when venturing out. With the continued mild weather forecast for the foreseeable future, you can’t beat a day on the lake right now. With bugs at a minimum and leaves opening the woods up, take the opportunity to hike one of the park trails as well. Not only will you most likely have the trail to yourself, you never what you are going to see this time of year as animals are preparing for the long cold months ahead.

​As always, we all hope to see you soon…..
Jason and Robyn
Cooper’s Gateway General Store
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