When local anglers wet a line in Lake Andrew near Alexandria, the majority of them are usually after panfish or walleyes. Throughout most of the year, this 923-acre fishery rarely disappoints.
Lake Andrew excels for walleyes, thick panfish in Minnesota’s Douglas County Read More »
Although they’re two separate basins, East and West Sylvia lakes near Annandale are extremely similar. These Wright County fisheries are connected by a wide, navigable channel, which allows the fish and anglers pursuing them to move freely between the lakes.
Clear-water Sylvia lakes hold big panfish, ample bass in central Minnesota Read More »
The DNR is scheduled to conduct a standard survey on Silver Island Lake this summer. It will be the first time this 1,238-acre fishery, which is located about 10 miles northeast of Isabella in Lake County, has been surveyed since 2020.
Strike a pocket of hefty walleyes on Silver Island Lake in northeast Minnesota Read More »
That darn wind! That seemed to be the steady theme among anglers across Minnesota as they assessed the 2026 May 9-10 fishing opener early this week.
A strong blow out of the north, combined with crisp opening morning air, and cold water temperatures made for a tough start to the walleye season last Saturday. But most bait and tackle shops were busy last Friday, and again on Saturday morning, as anticipation for another walleye season grew.
Minnesota anglers battle a windy weekend to find fish over the 2026 opener Read More »
There’s certain criteria that has to be met in order to crack any list of Top 10 fishing lakes in Otter Tail County. When a given lake makes a top five list in these parts, you know it’s a pretty special fishery.
In reality, no such lists exist, but angler accounts matter, especially in a part of the state where exceptional fishing lakes are easy to find. Multi-species opportunities, quality fish in both numbers and size, year-round fishing success, and excellent habitat would be on such list, if it did exist. Rush Lake meets all that criteria and more.
Walleyes improving, panfish steady on Rush Lake in Minnesota’s Otter Tail County Read More »
There might still be some ice floating around on Saturday’s start to the walleye season, but you’ll be opening somewhere along the Canadian border to encounter it.
Even where ice was hanging on early this week, there will be water to fish, and there’s a good chance – with some warm weather and/or wind – that any remaining ice could be completely gone by opening day.
What can Minnesota anglers expect for opener? Here’s a look across the state Read More »
Crow Wing County anglers are well aware of Lake Edward, but they might not be as mindful, or simply don’t care as much about, the fish-catching opportunities that exist here. Its walleye and largemouth bass populations are currently in a good place, so they tend to draw some interest.
Walleye fever? Try Lake Edward’s medicine in Minnesota’s Crow Wing County Read More »
Located just south of Remer in Cass County, Big Thunder Lake is one of the prettiest bodies of water where you can wet a line in these parts.
Its cedar tree-lined shorelines and gin clear water just give it a special feel; although heavily developed with homes and cabins, it still offers somewhat of a Canadian-shield vibe.
Big Thunder Lake in Minnesota’s Cass County has reputation for producing big fish Read More »
Somewhere in the late 1960s, pretty much about the same time Al and Ron Lindner introduced their famous Lindy Rig to the fishing public, walleye anglers added backtrolling to their bag of tricks. Lindy Rigs instantly produced a lot of walleyes, especially once anglers figured out how to slow the presentation down and keep it vertical.
Backtrolling for walleyes: An old-school, vintage technique that still shines? Read More »
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