Winter scouting: prime time to find new lakes to fish

Long winter nights are great for going into hibernation mode. You plop down on a couch and watch TV or surf social media and do nothing. That’s one option.
Or, you could be productive and do some research into finding some untapped fishing holes to visit when the cold is behind us.
Northern Minnesota, in particular, is dotted with all kinds of small lakes that often require added effort to reach. As a result, they often harbor relatively untouched fishing potential. At the very least, getting to them makes for a fun adventure.