March 21, 2013

LAKE MILLE LACS The majority of tullibees and perch continue to be pulled from 30 feet or more away from main-lake structure. There has been some good-sized perch caught in 12 feet on the east side as well. Snowmobiles are needed for travel, although a few roads have been plowed on the east side. Johnson’s Portside

LAKE MINNETONKA Fishing pressure has been minimal with just a few reports of sunfish and crappies from the North Arm in 12 to 19 feet. There are panfish in Carson’s Bay in 14 to 19 feet. Wayzata Bait (952) 473-2227 NORTHEAST METRO Anglers fishing through the ice in the Bayport area of the St. Croix

MANKATO AREA There doesn’t seem to be any issues with getting around on most lakes, but there hasn’t been many people fishing over the past week. The few who have gone are finding crappies on Lake Hanska in six feet and there is a mixed bag of panfish coming off Lake Washington in 10 to 12

FARIBAULT AREA Look to Cedar Lake for sunfish and crappies in six to 14 feet. Hunts Lake is a safe bet for crappies in 20 to 22 feet during the evening hours. You’ll also find crappies and sunfish in 20 feet at Lake Mazaska and in 10 feet at Circle Lake. Nagel’s Live Bait (507)