October 18, 2012

NORTHEAST METRO Crappies continue to be caught over 15 to 20 feet in the Bayport and Hudson areas of the St. Croix River. A jig and minnow is turning a few walleyes on the Mississippi River and large sucker minnows are producing muskies on the 10-foot weedlines of Forest Lake. A few deer are being

ALEXANDRIA AREA Walleyes are being taken with a jig and minnow during the day over 50 to 70 feet on Lake Miltona and Lake Ida. At night, crankbaits are producing walleyes on these lakes in shallower water. You’ll find crappies in 12 feet or less on Lake Le Homme Dieu and Lake Geneva. Bass continue

DULUTH AREA Walleyes are hitting minnows at Island Lake in 10 to 12 feet. Look for crappies on Island in 14 feet and at Fish Lake over 15 feet. Large sucker minnows are turning muskies on the St. Louis River and Island in shallow water. A few salmon are being caught in the rivers, but

FARIBAULT AREA Fishing reports have been limited, mainly because there hasn’t been many people on area lakes. Hunting reports also have been poor for ducks and pheasants, but turkey hunters seem to be shooting more birds than last fall. Nagel’s Live Bait (507) 334-8341 RED WING AREA Walleyes and sauger have started hitting a jig

FAIRMONT AREA Minnows are turning crappies and perch in less than 10 feet of water at Amber Lake, Hall Lake, Lake Sissiton, and Budd Lake. Walleyes are hitting minnows or crankbaits in six to 12 feet on South Silver Lake and Hall. Hunter participation was high for the pheasant opener, but success wasn’t as good