Warm sunny days have water temps up over 60 degrees, water levels are perfect and the fishing is heating up as well! Walleyes that were reluctant to bite earlier in the week have shown up much shallower following bait fish that have moved in. The first decent reports of a good bite in less than 15ft of water are becoming more common and leeches have started to turn fish. 22-28 ft is still a good bet to find sauger and walleye but start looking at traditional shallow areas. In the last few days we are noticing bait fish in the harbor which a sign the bite is about to go shallow. Wind blown bays and shorelines are doing good and funnel areas where the wind is blowing the bait fish through are on fire. Start thinking lindys and when you find active fish try a jig tipped with a leech or even better a slip bobber rig if conditions are right. Switch up baits if what you are using isn't working.
A few fish are being had in Tom Cod but not the typical flurry we should see soon. Ash River entrance has been decent and the current areas around Kettle Falls are still producing. Early morning and late evening time periods are producing with the best bite right at sunrise and that last golden hour before sunset. Sauger seem to be most prevalent in the live well but walleyes are becoming more common.
As usual, small mouth bass and northern are an easy catch casting shorelines with just about anything. Quite a few northern in the high 30 inch range are being caught with consistency with a few 40 inch plus mixed in. Good chance to tangle with a big pike while fishing for walleyes as well.
Crappie reports are scattered at best with most anglers focusing on our state fish.
Fawn deer are a very common sight right now so please slow down when you see deer crossing the road. Its a good bet that there is a fawn somewhere close. We watched bald eagles feeding their young this morning and goose goslings are everywhere. It won't be long and duck broods will be taking to the water. Goldeneye ducks are constantly in and out of our nest boxes which is a sure sign they have young to feed.
Last but not least don't forget we have a full strawberry moon in store this Friday. It should be spectacular with clear skies forecast! It's the last full moon of spring which means summer is just around the corner!
Its a great time to play hooky and come visit us in Minnesota's only national park!
A few fish are being had in Tom Cod but not the typical flurry we should see soon. Ash River entrance has been decent and the current areas around Kettle Falls are still producing. Early morning and late evening time periods are producing with the best bite right at sunrise and that last golden hour before sunset. Sauger seem to be most prevalent in the live well but walleyes are becoming more common.
As usual, small mouth bass and northern are an easy catch casting shorelines with just about anything. Quite a few northern in the high 30 inch range are being caught with consistency with a few 40 inch plus mixed in. Good chance to tangle with a big pike while fishing for walleyes as well.
Crappie reports are scattered at best with most anglers focusing on our state fish.
Fawn deer are a very common sight right now so please slow down when you see deer crossing the road. Its a good bet that there is a fawn somewhere close. We watched bald eagles feeding their young this morning and goose goslings are everywhere. It won't be long and duck broods will be taking to the water. Goldeneye ducks are constantly in and out of our nest boxes which is a sure sign they have young to feed.
Last but not least don't forget we have a full strawberry moon in store this Friday. It should be spectacular with clear skies forecast! It's the last full moon of spring which means summer is just around the corner!
Its a great time to play hooky and come visit us in Minnesota's only national park!
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