Fishing Reports
Southwest Minnesota Fishing Report – August 1st, 2013
FAIRMONT AREA Bluegills continue to be found in shallow water and crappies are coming from nine feet on Hall Lake, Budd Lake, and Lake Sissiton. Bass fishing remains strong at Sissiton and George Lake and
Southeast Minnesota Fishing Report – August 1st, 2013
ALBERT LEA AREA Artificial baits are producing northern pike in the channel between Fountain Lake and Albert Lea Lake. Bass are hitting plastics in Edgewater Bay, while catfish and sunfish are hitting in less than
Northeast Minnesota Fishing Report – August 1st, 2013
ELY AREA A few walleyes continue to hit leeches at Farm Lake in 12 to 14 feet. Vertically-presented jigs are turning an occasional lake trout over 60 feet at Burntside Lake and Snowbank Lake. Topwater
Northwest Minnesota Fishing Report – August 1st, 2013
BATTLE LAKE Crawlers and leeches are triggering walleyes in 13 to 20 feet on West Battle Lake, Otter Tail Lake, Star Lake, and East Battle Lake. Look for crappies and sunfish in 10 to 13
North Central Minnesota Fishing Report – August 1st, 2013
LAKE MILLE LACS East – The best day bite for walleyes is taking place on the mud and gravel in 22 to 30 feet. These fish will slide shallower during low-light periods and can be
Minnesota Metro Area Fishing Report – August 1st, 2013
LAKE MINNETONKA AREA Work the 15- to 20-foot weedlines on Lake Minnetonka for bass, sunfish, crappies, and northern pike. A few walleyes can be had with crawlers in 30 feet or more on Minnetonka. Sunfish
Northern Illinois Fishing Report – July 26th, 2013
Chain: Bluegills good in shallow water. Crappies good on minnows and light jigs around piers in channels. Northern pike hitting spinnerbaits and spoons. Catfish are biting nightcrawlers or fatheads. Muskies are very good, hitting on
Southern Illinois Fishing Report – July 26th, 2013
Devils’ Kitchen: Trout action is good in the dam area. Anglers are catching fish on pinches of nightcrawlers. Bass action has been good around shallow cover. Crab Orchard Lake: Catfish action is excellent. Fish are
Central Illinois Fishing Report – July 26th, 2013
Lake Taylorville: Crappie bite is picking up on minnows. Bass slow. Water conditions are murky. Banner Marsh: Crappies biting on minnows. Bass hitting chatterbaits and spinnerbaits. Newton Lake: Bass good, but weather has changed situation.
