August 30, 2012

NORTHEAST METRO Northern pike are hitting spinnerbaits in 12 to 14 feet of water at Demonterville Lake and Lake Jane. The weedlines on White Bear Lake are producing bass and an occasional walleye, while the deep pockets of the St. Croix River are giving up catfish. Trolling crankbaits has produced several nice-sized tiger muskies at

ELY AREA Crawlers or leeches are working best for walleyes at Shagawa Lake in seven to 10 feet, the Mile Island area on Fall Lake in 10 feet, in eight to 24 feet at Farm Lake, and on the reefs in seven to 18 feet at Basswood Lake. Minnows are working best for ‘eyes at

MANKATO AREA Walleyes are crushing a jig and minnow in three to six feet of water at Lake Hanska. Walleyes also are being pulled below the Rapidan Dam on the Blue Earth River on jigs and minnows. Hit Lake Washington for crappies in six feet and walleyes in eight to 12 feet – minnows also

LAKE MILLE LACS East – Bigger walleyes are being caught during the day on leadcore and crankbaits over deep water. Look for more keeping-sized walleyes to be taken with slip bobbers and leeches on the shallow rocks during the evening. Muskies are active on the north end and weedlines of most bays. Smallmouth bass fishing remains