July 4, 2013

LAKE MINNETONKA AREA Working the weeds is your best option for walleyes, northern pike, bass, and panfish on Lake Minnetonka, Lake Independence, and Medicine Lake. Look for walleyes on the 20-foot weed edges, bass and panfish in the shallow weeds, and northern pike on top of the weed flats. Muskies seem to be most active

LAKE MILLE LACS East – Slip bobbers and leeches or trolling crankbaits have produced walleyes during low-light periods on the eight- to 15-foot rocks. Mid-day hours have been best on the edges of the mud flats or deep gravel with live-bait rigs or spinners tipped with minnows, crawlers, and leeches. Muskie reports have been limited, but

ALEXANDRIA AREA Walleyes are hitting crawlers and leeches during the day or crankbaits at night on Lake Mary in 10 to 12 feet, Lake Miltona in 14 to 16 feet, and Lake Reno in 12 to 14 feet. Tube jigs or small jigs and minnows are producing crappies in the thick cabbage of Lake Darling,

DULUTH AREA Hit Island Lake in 18 to 20 feet and Boulder Lake in 12 to 14 feet with leeches for walleyes. Reports off Lake Superior indicate a steady salmon and lake trout bite over the top 50 to 75 feet of the water column. Look to Fish Lake for bluegills in six to 10