Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – March 26, 2024
Site Staff
March 26, 2024
Jigging one line and using a live minnow on the second line is the way to go. Green, glow red, pink and gold were good colors this week.
Fishing
Commentary: There’s science available to make decisions about Minnesota’s walleye bag limit. Use it
Gary Barnard
March 22, 2024
A story in the March 1, 2024, edition of Outdoor News described a seven-year debate over reducing the statewide walleye daily bag limit in Minnesota from six fish to four.
There are two important
Lake Minnetonka Crappie Contest in Minnesota not happening in 2024
Staff Report
March 21, 2024
An annual rite of spring will not be happening in 2024. Via its social media accounts last week, Minnesota Bound announced that it would not be holding the 2024 Lake Minnetonka Crappie Contest.
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Nope, not Easter eggs… it’s northern pike egg-take season in Minnesota
Brian Mozey
March 21, 2024
The mild winter has prompted new concerns for Minnesota fisheries offices, particularly regarding the northern pike egg take. The state’s unusually early ice-out initiated pike reproduction ahead of when it normally takes place.
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Minnesota Pollution Control Agency seeks comments on response plan for fish kills
Tori McCormick
March 21, 2024
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is seeking public comment on a statewide, multi-agency draft protocol that defines how agencies should work together when investigating fish kills in Minnesota.
The protocol, which fulfills a 2023
Outdoor Insights: A carp barrier in Minnesota, and what are DFL legislators thinking with land transfer bills?
Rob Drieslein
March 21, 2024
After stagnating for months, the possibility of an Asian carp barrier at Lock and Dam 5 in southeastern Minnesota rose like a phoenix last week.
An upbeat February state budget forecast means more sales
On river systems: Control your boat, catch fish
Steve Carney
March 20, 2024
Anglers are taking advantage of the early spring-like weather, with many of them now fishing the variety of fish available in river systems in the Midwest. Some anglers tend to be wary of fishing river
Hair jigs for crappies: Styles and tips for spring fishing
Matt Johnson
March 20, 2024
Springtime crappies are on the brain, and I’m a huge fan of using hair jigs to catch them. A bunch of questions lately around this style of presentation, so here’s a quick breakdown of some
Is carp deterrent coming to Minnesota waters of the Mississippi? More funding might just be available
Brian Mozey
March 20, 2024
The 2024 Minnesota legislative session is about a month old and, so far, there’s been no hearings or discussions regarding a bill relating to a carp deterrent at Lock and Dam 5 on the Mississippi
