Explore Minnesota Fishing Report

This is the Explore Minnesota Fishing Report as of Friday, October 30, with information provided courtesy of community organizations throughout Minnesota. This report is brought to you by Explore Minnesota Tourism .
Anglers may obtain fishing licenses 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by dialing 1-888-665-4236, or accessing DNR License Sales.

Brainerd/Nisswa Area Lakes

To find out what species of fish are being taken and what methods are working best, dial 1-800-450-2838, or visit www.explorebrainerdlakes.com

Isle/Onamia/Lake Mille Lacs

Just a few walleye anglers continue to venture out onto Lake Mille Lacs. With some warmer daytime temperatures the perch fishing should heat up. Now is also the time to try your hand at some fall reef walleye fishing. The reef markers have been removed so use caution when traveling through the shallows. Northern pike and muskie action has been slower than average. For more information, dial 1-888-350-2692, or check out www.millelacs.com

Time Change - Again

The fall time change takes place on Sunday, November 1. Time to change your clock and your Battery. In your smoke detector that is. It’s also a good time to check it for spiders, dust and even see if it’s still working along with you carbon monoxide detector. Many fire department are taking part in the Change Your Clock Change Your Battery program. For the 22nd year, the International Association of Fire Chiefs IAFC, Energizer, and our network of 6,200 fire departments have partnered on the Change Your Clock Change Your Battery program to remind communities nationwide of the life-saving habit of changing the battery in their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors when they change their clocks back to Standard Time.  The United States Fire Administration has a lot of information concerning smoke detectors and is a good source for materials. Also Consumer Product Safety Commission has some info you can use.

smoke Alarms According to the National Fire Protection Association NFPA, in one out of five homes that have smoke alarms, none of the units work, mainly due to dead, missing or disconnected batteries. Nearly half of the nation's fire deaths occur in the four percent of homes that do not have smoke alarms. NFPA, The risk of dying in homes without smoke alarms is twice as high as it is in homes that have working smoke alarms. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Had to pass this along, the big ones are still out there, even if it’s not in MN

Twin Falls Angler Catches Idaho State Record Walleye in Oakley Reservoir 

From: Field and Stream

As midnight neared on October 10, 2009, Twin Falls, Idaho, angler Mike Chupa landed what is now confirmed as his home state’s largest walleye ever taken on hook and line. The fish weighed 17 pounds 12 ounces. Click through the photos at left for more. Photo by Courtesy of John Harrison 

October 23 Explore Minnesota Fishing Report

Here are some of the latest reports.

October 23 Explore Minnesota Fishing Report

Pine River Area Lakes

Lake water temperatures have fallen into the high 40s. Walleyes continue to feed heavily, and are being taken from shallow waters at night, and from 50-60 foot depths during the day. Jig and minnow combinations have been best, but slowly trolled live bait rigs are also producing fish. Northern pike remain active along the green weedlines. Largemouth bass action has slowed as the water has cooled, but bass are still being taken by walleye anglers using jig and minnow combinations. Panfish are active, but responding more to slower presentations. Use the smallest possible crappie minnow on 1/16-ounce jig head. Look for crappies and sunnies to be suspended off the deep edge of the live weedbeds. This week’s tip is to use the most vertical jig presentation possible during cool water periods. Slowly worked jig and minnow combinations will out-perform any other presentation at this time of year. And, be sure to wear your life vest and stay out of the water since hypothermia sets in rapidly late in the fall season. To find out more, dial 1-800-728-6926, or check out www.pinerivermn.com

Brainerd/Nisswa Area Lakes

Fall fishing action is heating up, and walleye anglers are taking more fish. The Whitefish Chain has been the most productive body of water over the last few weeks, with lots of 14- to 20-inch fish being taken. The walleyes are responding more to live bait, however some anglers are taking a few fish on spinner rigs and night crawlers. The most active fish have been hanging out in depths of 18-24 feet. Some nice reports are also coming from Pelican and Gull lakes. In a few more days the fish should turn more active and begin hitting on a regular basis. A few boats are still venturing out in search of bass and northern pike, and reports have been good. Spinner baits, plastic worms, and jig and minnow combinations all seem to be working well when used at the weedlines. The panfish bite is fair, with a few crappies now coming in during evening hours. To find out more, dial 1-800-450-2838, or visit www.explorebrainerdlakes.com

Isle/Onamia/Lake Mille Lacs

For information on where the fish are biting, dial 1-888-350-2692, or check out www.millelacs.com

October 9 Explore Minnesota Fishing Report

From Explore MN

Brainerd/Nisswa Area Lakes

Weather has played a role in angling success this past week. The Whitefish Chain has cooled off in temperature and in activity due to the last four days of rainy, cool weather which put a stop to most angling. Despite the weather, Gull Lake has been good for walleyes, with anglers taking quite a few fish on lindy rigs and redtails. Northern pike and bass remain active along the weedlines. For the most fish, use a pike minnow or a spinnerbait. Crappies and panfish can be found suspended in depths of 12-14 feet when using small jigs tipped with crappie minnows or waxworms. To learn more, dial 1-800-450-2838, or visit www.explorebrainerdlakes.com

Isle/Onamia/Lake Mille Lacs

For information on which species of fish are biting and where to find them, dial 1-888-350-2692, or check out www.millelacs.com

Amusing Video about fishing the Brainerd Lakes

I found this amusing video while "fishing" the net. Took some time to make this and it should get some play.
I put my boat up for the winter as the weather looks like it's going to get too cold for me for open water fishing. Can't wait until ice fishing time, and that's another reason for posting this video. Need to start to get that ice fishing fever.
 

Report

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Brainerd/Nisswa Area Lakes
Walleyes remain active on Upper Whitefish, Pelican and many of the smaller area lakes. Anglers report that lindy rigs tipped with redtails or nightcrawlers are working extremely well in 18-22 feet of water. The water temperatures remain warm, but more seasonable fall weather should cause them to drop. Bass can be found deeper along the submerged humps. Northern pike remain active along the weedlines, hitting spinner rigs with pike minnows. Panfish and crappies are hitting waxworms and angle worms in depths of 14-16 feet. To learn more, dial 1-800-450-2838, or visit www.explorebrainerdlakes.com
Isle/Onamia/Lake Mille Lacs
Fall weather has arrived, and the water temperatures are now dropping. Look for the walleyes to become more active in the shallows, especially by the next full moon on October 4. Expect water temperatures to dip into the low 60’s and high 50’s in the coming weeks. At this time, anglers typically switch to trolling crankbaits through the shallow reefs. Muskie action remains slow due to an abundant forage base. Smallmouth bass continue to bite, with anglers doing well when shallow reef sight fishing or fan-casting crankbaits. The perch bite will heat up in the south bays once the water temperatures approach 55-degrees. For more information, dial 1-888-350-2692, or check out www.millelacs.com

I Had not heard about this, New Michigan Record Muskie

Got this email ad from Field & stream, good pictures and story at the link below.
New Record Muskie Pics
Kyle Anderson of Rapid City, MI, landed this 50-pound, 8-ounce Great Lakes strain muskie while fishing Torch Lake, near the town of Traverse City.
[View Gallery] or link HERE