Southeast Minnesota Fishing Report – September 14th, 2012
FARIBAULT AREA Cedar Lake is producing sunfish, northern pike, and bass in 10 to 12 feet, while the six- to eight-foot rock piles on French Lake are giving up a few walleyes on jigs and
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FARIBAULT AREA Cedar Lake is producing sunfish, northern pike, and bass in 10 to 12 feet, while the six- to eight-foot rock piles on French Lake are giving up a few walleyes on jigs and
LAKE MILLE LACS East – The shallow rocks, six to 12 feet, continue to provide the majority of keeping-sized fish. Slip bobbers and leeches or crankbaits are working best during low-light periods. Walleye action during
FAIRMONT AREA Crappies and perch continue to hit minnows in six to 12 feet on Hall Lake and Budd Lake. North Silver Lake is producing perch in three feet, while catfish and a few walleyes
Chain White and yellow bass are hitting Mepps spinners, pinkie jigs or live bait. Pike are being caught around creek mouths. Muskies and walleyes are fair. Catfish are fair on nightcrawlers. Bluegills and crappies good,
Crab Orchard Lake Fishing traffic has been fairly light. Crappie anglers are holding in water 8-10 feet over cover or around bridge pillars. Minnows and jigs have been equally effective. Catfish are hitting throughout the
Powerton Smallmouths fair on crankbaits and tubes. Some smallmouths being taken with little jigs. A few channel catfish but not very big. Asian carp are showing up in increased numbers in the intake canal and
Illinois River Near Ottawa, catfish are good. Best on shrimp, chicken liver and shad. Near Peoria, channel catfish good along channel edges. White bass are good on Little Georges. Near Starved Rock, white bass are
BEAVER DAM / FOX LAKE AREA Fishing pressure is light due to the low level of Fox Lake. Those who go out will be rewarded with sizable muskies, walleyes, crappies, and bluegills. Anglers reported catching
GREEN BAY/APPLETON AREA Last week’s warmer weather, along with the winds and floating weeds, have slowed fishing on Green Bay. Walleyes can be caught in 18 to 26 feet of water. Deep-diving crankbaits have been
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