Southwest Minnesota Fishing Report – January 18th, 2013
ALBERT LEA AREA Walleyes are hitting on the east end of Albert Lea Lake in shallow water. The dam and channel areas have been best during low-light periods. The City Beach area is worth noting
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ALBERT LEA AREA Walleyes are hitting on the east end of Albert Lea Lake in shallow water. The dam and channel areas have been best during low-light periods. The City Beach area is worth noting
FARIBAULT AREA You’ll catch crappies and pike during the day at Cedar Lake in 20 feet. Look to French Lake for crappies and a few walleyes in 20 to 22 feet during low-light periods. Roberds
LAKE MILLE LACS East – You have to hit 25 feet or more for consistent walleye action and these depths also have produced the biggest numbers of jumbo perch. Anglers are catching plenty of big
DULUTH AREA Walleyes continue to hit during the evening at Boulder Lake in 10 feet. Look to Fish Lake for crappies and pike in 12 to 14 feet, while the Duluth Harbor area on Lake
LAKE MINNETONKA Spring Park Bay and Wayzata Bay are producing walleyes in 35 to 40 feet or along the weedlines during the evening hours. There’s also some evening crappie action in 16 to 18 feet
St. Lawrence River Not hearing any ice fishing reports as of last week, and there was some concern that low water levels could impact fishing in the bays this winter. Black Lake Anglers have been
Fox Chain O’ Lakes There is ice on the channels and most of the main lakes. The ice is thin averaging about 3 inches in the channels but thinner in the main lake areas. Phone
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
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