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What can Minnesota anglers expect for opener? Here’s a look across the state

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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 »

Walleye fever? Try Lake Edward’s medicine in Minnesota’s Crow Wing County

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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 »

Big Thunder Lake in Minnesota’s Cass County has reputation for producing big fish

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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 »

Backtrolling for walleyes: An old-school, vintage technique that still shines?

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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 »

Mobile anglers in Minnesota can take their pick right now – ice or open water

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From central Minnesota and locations to its south and west, ice fishing options no longer exist. While you could still see some ice on lakes around the St. Cloud and Twin Cities areas early this week, they’re just fading remnants of another winter fishing season gone by.
Farther south, the ice has already melted away.

Mobile anglers in Minnesota can take their pick right now – ice or open water Read More »

Got big ’gills on your mind? Check out Lake Mazaska in Minnesota’s Rice County

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Mazaska’s walleye population remains in good shape, it holds quality northern pike, and high numbers of good-sized largemouth bass. Freshwater drum, white bass, and even longnose gar are caught here, but Mazaska’s panfish, especially its bluegills, are now the primary draw for most anglers.

Got big ’gills on your mind? Check out Lake Mazaska in Minnesota’s Rice County Read More »

One of many in Minnesota, this Cedar in Wright County a pretty fair multi-species lake

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There’s no shortage of lakes with the name Cedar in Minnesota. According to the DNR website, there’s 16 counties in the state that contain at least one Cedar Lake, which makes it one of the more prominent names for Minnesota water bodies.
Wright County alone has four of them! Among those four is Cedar Lake near Annandale, a 790-acre fishery that has a well-deserved reputation for kicking out largemouth bass and respectable panfish.

One of many in Minnesota, this Cedar in Wright County a pretty fair multi-species lake Read More »

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