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LAKE MILLE LACS The best option for walleyes during the day continues to come “in the middle of nowhere” in the deep basin areas with leadcore and crankbaits. At night, slip bobbers and leeches are turning ‘eyes off the flats in 30 feet or more and on the mid-depth rocks. Crankbaits or sucker minnows continue to

NORTHEAST METRO Muskies are hitting bucktails on the 10- to 14-foot sand bars and beach areas south of I-94 on the St. Croix River. Smallmouths also can be had on the St. Croix with topwater baits in the marinas or on points. Jigs and craws are turning bass on the weedlines of Demontreville Lake, while

ALEXANDRIA AREA Crankbaits, jigs and minnows, or crawlers and spinners are turning walleyes on the weedlines out to 23 feet on Lake Miltona. Anglers also are plucking walleyes out of the weeds on lakes Darling, Le Homme Dieu, and Carlos. The 10- to 14-foot weedlines on most lakes are producing sunfish and you’ll want to

BRAHAM AREA The deep weeds of Ann Lake are giving up bluegills and Knife Lake is producing a few walleyes during low-light periods via Shad Raps in 12 to 15 feet. Smallmouth bass have been hitting on the Snake River for those floating it with canoes or flat-bottomed boats. 65 Bait and Tackle (320) 396-9904

FARIBAULT AREA Look for sunfish in seven feet at Cedar Lake or 12 feet at Roberds Lake. You’ll find suspended crappies over 10 to 20 feet on Lake Mazaska, while the grass island on Shields Lake is kicking out sunfish in seven to 12 feet. Nagel’s Live Bait (507) 334-8341