The blackfish action remained excellent right up to the end of the 2012 season on Dec. 14, with blackfish between 6 and 8 pounds pool winners on open and charter boats, and common on private
Not much happening now that deer season has ended and ice fishing has yet to become an option.
FAIRMONT AREA This area received about seven inches of snow last week and although some slush did develop, most lakes remain accessible by foot or on select lakes via ATVs. Perch continue to be caught
DULUTH AREA Six to 10 inches of ice is common on most lakes and ATVs have started being used for travel. The Highbanks area of Fish Lake is giving up crappies 10 to 14 feet.
LAKE MILLE LACS East – Anglers just started venturing to some of the main-lake structure as ice depths have allowed. Walleye reports have been best during the morning and evening hours in 18 to 22
ALEXANDRIA AREA Most lakes have six to 10 inches of ice so ATVs are being used. Look for walleyes on Lake Darling in 16 to 20 feet, on Lake Ida in 24 to 29 feet,
LAKE MINNETONKA AREA Anglers are finding four to six inches of ice on Lake Minnetonka and walking to their fishing spots. Look to the bigger bays for walleyes in 16 to 22 feet during low-light
Pleasant Hill Lake (Richland and Ashland counties) Anglers are catching saugeyes below the spillway by casting jigs into the current. Best colors in tails has been white, yellow, or chartreuse. After dark, try casting Husky
Clendening Lake (Harrison County) Just like it does at this time every year during drawdown, saugeye fishing pressure is picking up on the bridges of this 1,800-acre Harrison County lake. Fish are being caught here
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