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From Explore MN Free travel e-newsletters from Explore Minnesota Tourism, the official source
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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