The region’s trout waters, including the Battenkill and Mettawee, were in superb condition at last check, and fishing the evening hatches is a great option. On Lake George, pre-spawn (catch-and-release, artificials only right now) bass
FAIRMONT AREA Largemouth bass have started hitting in less than six feet at Hall Lake, Budd Lake and Lake Sissiton. Crankbaits or leeches are turning walleyes in eight to 12 feet of water at Hall
FARIBAULT AREA The bridge on Cannon Lake continues to produce walleyes and northern pike in five to seven feet. Hit Cedar Lake in six to 12 feet for panfish and bass and Shields Lake for
LAKE MILLE LACS East – Smallmouth continue to pound plastics, crankbaits and live bait in shallow water. Walleye reports have been best with crankbaits during the evenings in six to 12 feet or with slip
ELY AREA Walleyes are hitting minnows or leeches in four to six feet or 12 to 14 feet on Shagawa Lake. Walleyes also can be had with live bait on Basswood Lake in 14 to
ALEXANDRIA AREA Leeches and nightcrawlers are the best walleye options in 10 to 15 feet at Reno Lake, Lake Mary, Lake Le Homme Dieu, Oscar Lake and Lake Darling. Pitch tube jigs in the pencil
LAKE MINNETONKA AREA Northern pike, bass, and panfish continue to be found from the shorelines out to 10 feet on Lake Minnetonka, Lake Sarah, Lake Independence and Medicine Lake. A few walleyes can be had
Hargus Creek Lake (132 acres; Pickaway County) – Crappies: are active in coves and around woody cover. Use minnows or small jigs under a float. Sunfish: A good number of bluegills and redear sunfish, up
Scioto River (Hardin County) – Channel catfish: have been biting on nightcrawlers. Access the river at the bridge at County Road 245. Nettle Lake (115 acres; Williams County) – Crappie: Anglers are taking good numbers
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