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FARIBAULT AREA Crappies and sunfish are hitting at Lake Mazaska in 20 feet, Circle Lake in 10 feet, and Cedar Lake in six to 14 feet. There’s a late afternoon and evening crappie bite at Hunts Lake in 20 to 22 feet with minnows. Nagel’s Live Bait (507) 334-8341 RED WING AREA Jigs tipped with […]

LAKE MILLE LACS There is a network of roads on the south end out of Lybacks and some roads to the mud flats on the east side out of Dickie’s.  Look for tullibees to be suspended over the deep basin areas in 30 feet or more. For perch, you’ll want to key on the eight- to

DULUTH AREA Crappies are hitting minnows during the day on Island Lake in 18 to 20 feet. The Kamloops bite near the French River on Lake Superior has picked up for shore anglers this week. Crawlers off the bottom or Looper Bugs tipped with a waxie under a float are working best. Chalstrom’s Bait (218)

BATTLE LAKE Look for sunfish tight to the bottom and crappies suspended a couple feet up over 15 to 20 feet at West Battle Lake, East Lost Lake, and South Turtle Lake. It’s difficult to get around on most lakes. Ben’s Bait Shop (218) 864-5596 DETROIT LAKES There’s a lot of snow and water on

NORTHEAST METRO Jigs and fatheads are producing walleyes in Pool 2 on the Mississippi River. White Bear Lake is giving up crappies during the day in 10 feet and at night in 15 feet on glow jigs and minnows. Sunfish action has improved on Lake Jane in 10 feet. Blue Ribbon Bait & Tackle                    (651) 777-2421