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FAIRMONT AREA Walleyes continue to hit minnows or crankbaits in less than 8 feet of water on Hall Lake, Lake Sissiton, and Budd Lake. Panfish reports have been slow and a few more ducks have moved through, but hunting pressure has been limited. The corn is coming out and deer have been active so gun

FARIBAULT AREA Look to French Lake with minnows for walleyes in 18 to 20 feet. Cannon Lake is giving up a few walleyes and perch in 8 to 10 feet – there is shore-fishing opportunities here. Duck hunters are finding a few more birds with mallards and some divers in the bag. Nagel’s Live Bait (507)

LAKE MINNETONKA AREA Fishing pressure has been almost non-existent over the past week. It seems most anglers have given up on the open-water season and are content waiting for ice to form.  Wayzata Bait (952) 473-2227 NORTHEAST METRO While most anglers have put the open-water gear away for the season, muskie fishermen continue to catch

DULUTH AREA A few people continue to fish, with Island Lake and Boulder Lake producing walleyes on minnows in 6 feet. Grouse hunting reports have been good north and east of Duluth and the rut has kicked in as most archery hunters are seeing bucks on the move and more scrapes and rubs in the

LAKE MILLE LACS  Water temperatures are approaching 42 degrees so tullibees should start moving onto the reefs. That’s where the majority of muskies and walleyes will be caught at this point. Look for walleyes in 12 to 20 feet of water during the day and shallower during the evening hours. A minnow and jig will produce

ALEXANDRIA AREA A jig and minnow combination is producing walleyes on Lake Darling and Lake Le Homme Dieu in 28 to 35 feet of water during the day. During low-light periods, the weedlines have been the most productive. Walleyes also can be coaxed into hitting minnows on Lake Miltona and Lake Ida over 50 to