FAIRMONT AREA Some shorelines opened early this week, but anglers were still getting on the ice. Budd Lake is producing crappies and bluegills in 15 to 18 feet, as is Lake Sissiton in 15 to
FARIBAULT AREA Ice deteriorated quickly in this area and some large holes have opened up. Once the ice firms up again, look for suspended crappies over 30 to 35 feet on French Lake or 20
DULUTH AREA Crappies continue to hit glow jigs and minnows during the evening hours on Fish Lake and Whiteface Lake in 12 to 14 feet. Walleyes remain active at Boulder Lake in 10 feet –
LAKE MILLE LACS East – Check with resorts for ice conditions as some are pulling houses and others will be by this weekend – overall ice conditions are in good shape. Walleye reports have improved
Lake Michigan: The northern harbors were seeing a decline in the amount of fish caught, but there are still browns and steelhead being caught. Spawn sacks under a float are working well as well as
Crab Orchard Lake: Catfish action has slowed somewhat. Bluegill action also has slowed, although some fish are still being caught along the rip rap on crickets and wax worms. Bass action is good on a
Lake Sara (Effingham): The crappie bite has been hot. The bait of choice is small jigs tipped with wax worms or spikes under floats. Skipping under the deeper docks or finding the submerged timber and
Fox River: The walleyes are slowing down with the cooler weather and have switched over to a minnow bite. Jig and minnow combinations as well as single hook and splitshot with a minnow fished in
ASHLAND AREA It’s been cold and snowy, with about 16 inches of snow on the ground in some places. The and archery deer-hunting season continues throughout the area. Wardens and rangers have noticed less hunting
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