Metro Area Fishing Report – April 12, 2026 – video
Matt Johnson
April 12, 2026
We’ve been chasing crappies all week and we’ve seen all kinds of conditions and patterns. Finding some consistent behaviors.
Fishing Reports
Early spring crappie fishing update – video
Matt Johnson
April 8, 2026
What’s working and the mood of the fish.
Minnesota’s statewide fishing report on April 8, 2026
Staff Report
April 8, 2026
Ice and lake conditions are about the same as last week. Here’s a look at the Minnesota fishing report across the state on April 8, 2026.
Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – April 6, 2026
Site Staff
April 6, 2026
Most anglers are jigging for walleyes using a jig and plastic or jig and minnow. These remain the go-to presentations that consistently produce fish on the Rainy River.
Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – April 1, 2026
Site Staff
April 1, 2026
Good numbers of walleyes are being reported. Some anglers are catching big fish, but the norm so far has been numbers over size.
Minnesota’s statewide fishing report on April 1, 2026
Outdoor News
April 1, 2026
You can ice fish north or fish open water to the south. Here’s a look at the Minnesota fishing report on April 1, 2026.
Minnesota’s statewide fishing report on March 25, 2026
Outdoor News
March 25, 2026
Open water fishing options are starting to develop. Here’s a look at the Minnesota fishing report on March 25, 2026.
Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – March 24, 2026
Site Staff
March 24, 2026
On the south end, overall, the walleye and sauger bite has been good. Some anglers are reporting more fish moving closer to shore and becoming more active – a pattern that often develops as we
Metro Area Fishing Report – March 22, 2-26 – video
Matt Johnson
March 22, 2026
Open-water season is right around the corner. Some feedback from the past hard-water season.
