Minnesota’s statewide fishing report for June 7, 2023
Staff Report
June 7, 2023
Walleye bite keeps going. A look at the statewide fishing report from across Minnesota for June 7, 2023.
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Change abundant for Minnesota’s Lura Lake in past decades
Glen Schmitt
June 7, 2023
There aren’t many lakes to choose from along the Blue Earth/Faribault county line in southern Minnesota. However, one worth noting is Lura Lake, just south of Mapleton. It’s a fishery with an interesting history that’s
Minnesota DNR works on plan to track crossbow data after legislators approve their full use during archery season
Eric Morken
June 7, 2023
It didn’t take long for Todd Froberg, Minnesota DNR big-game program coordinator, to get a few emails from the public asking why the DNR would allow hunters of all ages to use crossbows during the
Crankbaits for walleyes: Here’s what to know as seasons change
Mike Gnatkowski
June 7, 2023
Crankbaits are a proven lure for walleyes throughout the open-water season.
The type of crankbait you employ, however, varies depending on the season. In the cold water of spring and late fall, walleyes prefer
SPF, the FDA and the best numbers to keep you protected from the sun
Mike Schoonveld
June 7, 2023
I pulled a tube of sunscreen from my boat’s glove compartment to slather on a layer of protection for my lips, face, ears – about the only portion of my skin exposed to the day’s
Looking forward: Is technology spoiling fishing instincts?
Ted Dobs
June 7, 2023
An evergreen tree, a meandering point and a water tower was all the romance needed. I can still remember looking at these things like it was yesterday. But yesterday was 30 years ago. On that
How to tame your shotgunning kick factor
Phil Bourjaily
June 7, 2023
Shotguns kick. Some kick more, some kick less, but almost any shotgun and load capable of making a clean kill hits the shooter, too. Too much recoil corrodes good shooting, building bad habits like head-lifting
Pulling or drifting spinners with crawlers on Lake of the Woods
Site Staff
June 6, 2023
Pulling or drifting spinners with crawlers has really heated up on Lake of the Woods, with surface temps at about 73 degrees. Many nice limits are being caught.
Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – June 6, 2023
Site Staff
June 6, 2023
Anglers are releasing plenty of fish in the protected slot of 19.5 – 28 inches, and catching a good number of trophy walleyes over 28 inches.
