Southwest Minnesota Fishing Report – January 3rd, 2014
FAIRMONT AREA Amber Lake is giving up crappies and walleyes in 10 to 14 feet, while Hall Lake is producing crappies, eyes, and perch in 15 to 20 feet. Look to Sissiton Lake for bluegills,
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FAIRMONT AREA Amber Lake is giving up crappies and walleyes in 10 to 14 feet, while Hall Lake is producing crappies, eyes, and perch in 15 to 20 feet. Look to Sissiton Lake for bluegills,
FARIBAULT AREA Look to Cedar Lake for crappies in 14 to 20 feet and sunfish in 12 to 14 feet. Roberds Lake is kicking out crappies and sunfish in 12 to 16 feet, while French
LAKE MILLE LACS East – Ice conditions are slowly improving and some rental houses are now being pulled by resorts. The bays such as Cove, Wahkon, and Isle are producing northern pike in eight to
LAKE MINNETONKA AREA Carson’s Bay on Lake Minnetonka, Lake Sarah, and Medicine Lake are producing crappies in 19 feet. Work the 20- to 24-foot weedlines of Minnetonka and Lake Independence for walleyes during low-light periods.
ALEXANDRIA AREA There’s an evening crappie bite on the 16- to 18-foot weedlines of Lake Geneva and Lake Le Homme Dieu. Walleyes also are hitting during low-light conditions in 16 to 20 feet at Le
Fox Chain O’ Lakes: There have been sporadic reports of ice on the bays as well as the channels. Good catches of panfish have been common with some good walleyes mixed in. Make sure you
Crab Orchard Lake: Anglers are reporting that crappies are being found at depths ranging from about 6 to 10 feet. Most are in heavy cover near points. The best baits have been minnows and jigs.
Powerton Lake: Smallmouths are being caught on crankbaits and small jigs. Good currents are reported in the discharge area. Bandits and inline spinners also are working. Shabbona Lake: Bluegills and crappies are being caught over
Kankakee River: Pike have been lively, and smallmouth bass have been biting near Momence on minnows and spinners. Fox River: The walleye bite is slow. Use minnowbaits in the deeper holes and near bridge pilings.
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