May 1, 2014

RED WING AREA Water levels had jumped two feet by Tuesday morning on the Mississippi River and were expected to keep rising throughout the week. But the people that have continued to fish are catching walleyes around eddies and slack-water areas on live-bait rigs tipped with chubs or willow cats. The best sauger action is […]

FAIRMONT AREA Crappie action has picked up with minnows along the shoreline of Lake Sissiton, while Budd Lake continues to produce bluegills in four to six feet. Catfish are an easy catch on the shorelines of most lakes with nightcrawlers. Sommer Outdoors (507) 235-5225 MANKATO AREA This week’s weather has prevented anyone from fishing. Prior

DULUTH AREA Strong winds this week have limited Kamloops fishing opportunities along the north shore of Lake Superior. The cool weather also has slowed down the ice-out process on most inland lakes. As the lakes looked early this week, there will more than likely be open water to fish on opening day, but the ice

LAKE MINNETONKA AREA Crappies are being found scattered from the shorelines and shallow bays out to suspended fish over 25 feet. That’s a good indication that there are still plenty of crappies that have yet to move shallow due to cool water temperatures. Lake Minnetonka, Lake Independence, and Lake Sarah have been the best options