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Fishing gets good just before deer season starts

NORTHWEST REGION Lake Erie and tributaries – Steelhead tributaries were still rain-starved Nov. 20 but shoreline fishing was productive when wind was cooperative. William Myers Jr., of Elizabethtown, landed a 13-pound, 51/2-ounce, 313/4-inch steelhead on

Twin Cities Metro

NORTHEAST METRO Minnows and large plastic baits seem to be working for the few muskie anglers that remain on White Bear Lake in 14 to 25 feet. Crankbaits or a jig and minnow are producing

Statewide

ALEXANDRIA AREA There isn’t much to report on the fishing front and most anglers are anxiously waiting for ice to form. If a person wanted to fish, you could probably pop a few walleyes on

State Wide

ALGOMA_AREA Salmon and brown trout are still in the harbors and rivers. Hardy anglers are still trying to catch a few of those fish. The fish will stay in the rivers and harbors all winter.

Likely last bugs of year trigger good trout fishing

NORTHWEST REGION Lake Erie and tributaries – Anglers continued to catch nice steelhead, but not in big numbers through Nov. 6. The upstream sections weren’t holding many fish. The lakefront was productive as conditions allowed.

Statewide

Individuals seeking information about the upcoming youth gun and white-tailed deer hunting seasons, or to report violations of state wildlife laws, can take advantage of extended call center hours from Nov. 21 to Dec. 6,

Open-water fishing action almost non-existent across state

LAKE_MILLE LACS Fishing activity has been limited to a few anglers trolling crankbaits during low-light periods and they haven’t had much success. Deer registrations through two weekends are down slightly from last year, but the

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