Metro Area Fishing Report – December 12th, 2014
LAKE MINNETONKA AREA Crappies and a few walleyes can be had in the evenings on Lake Minnetonka in Carson’s Bay over 19 feet or Black Lake and Seton Lake in 10 feet. Long Lake and
LAKE MINNETONKA AREA Crappies and a few walleyes can be had in the evenings on Lake Minnetonka in Carson’s Bay over 19 feet or Black Lake and Seton Lake in 10 feet. Long Lake and
FAIRMONT AREA Ice conditions have not improved much since last week, with 3 to 7 inches being found on area lakes. The north side of Lake Sissiton is producing crappies and bluegills in 11 to
RED WING AREA Northern pike continue to be caught with tip-ups and sucker minnows in the backwaters off the Mississippi River in 2 to 6 feet. These areas are producing a few panfish as well,
DULUTH AREA Shiner minnows have been the hot walleye bait on Boulder Lake in 10 feet and Island Lake in 12 to 15 feet. Rice Lake is giving up walleyes and northern pike in 6

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District 1 – Baudette area CO Ben Huener (Roseau) reports charges are pending for a trapper who illegally pre-empted several trapping spots on public land. CO Nicholas Prachar (Baudette) reports an ATVer pulling a trailer
Banquets/Fundraisers Dec. 6: Delano Snowstormers Banquet, Delano American Legion Post 377. For more info call Janice Matter, 952-955-2894. Dec. 6: Wild Game Feed, Geneva Bar & Grill. 11 a.m. For more information call 507-256-7278. Dec.
LAKE MINNETONKA AREA On Lake Minnetonka, panfish and pike are hitting over 15 to 19 feet in Carson’s Bay, Maxwell Bay, Emerald Bay, Black Lake, Seton Lake, and the north arm. Look to Lake Sarah
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