December 13, 2012

FARIBAULT AREA Most lakes capped with ice Monday night so they weren’t impacted by last weekend’s snow. There’s a good chance a few of the small, shallow lakes could be ready for foot travel by this weekend if it gets cold and the wind doesn’t blow. Nagel’s Live Bait (507) 334-8341 STARBUCK AREA About six

LAKE MILLE LACS Most of the lake is ice-covered, but there is snow sitting on top of it. Most fishing opportunities are limited to the bays such as Isle, Cove, and Wahkon where six inches of ice seems to be common, but caution is advised in and beyond those areas. Fishing reports have been limited as

DULUTH AREA This area received six inches of snow slowing the ice-making process. At best, most small lakes have four inches of ice so the limited fishing options that existed have been put on hold until the ice thickens. Chalstrom’s Bait (218) 726-0094 GRAND MARAIS AREA Most small lakes have four to six inches of

ALEXANDRIA AREA Six inches of snow fell here last weekend and the ice held up pretty well, but slush has developed. With some caution, you should be able to find a lake to walk on this weekend. Early reports indicate a few walleyes and panfish coming off Lake Osakis in 20 feet and Little Mary

ANNANDALE AREA There was some fishing taking place before last weekend’s snowfall, but 10 to 12 inches of snow put a quick end to most options. There hasn’t been a lot of people checking the ice and those who have are reporting slush where ice existed and pockets of open water on the big lakes.