Lake Andrusia is a prolific link in the popular Cass Lake Chain of Lakes in Beltrami County. It’s an excellent multi-species fishery, with a long history of strong walleye production, while panfish, northern pike, and muskies provide excellent secondary angling options.
Lake Andrusia in Minnesota’s Beltrami County not just for thick walleyes anymore Read More »
Technically, Coon Lake and Sandwick Lake are two separate fisheries, but the reality is that the two basins make up one body of water; commonly known as Coon-Sandwick Lake. The DNR manages it as a single water body, locals know it as one lake, and there really isn’t a whole lot of difference between the two basins.
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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 »
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