
Minnesota Lake Profile – Howard Lake, Wright County
Given the caliber of fish, framed in a relatively small setting (745 acres), local bass anglers spend quite a bit of time on Howard.

Given the caliber of fish, framed in a relatively small setting (745 acres), local bass anglers spend quite a bit of time on Howard.

The biggest and best news from this week’s reports is that last weekend’s inland trout opener went well and those fish continue to bite.

Ice conditions are still quite variable across the state, but where anglers are able to get out and fish, they seem to be finding some success.

We are in limbo between open water and ice fishing on most lakes. Fishable ice is in certain areas, but with warm weather spell, many areas are iffy.

Whether a pool is natural or man-made it typically provides deeper slow moving or slack water habitat, which is good wintering habitat for trout.

Fishing license sales last year were up, so if you want some new horsepower, don’t wait.

Perch still in play in harbors; panfish hot in the southern part of the state.

According to DNR’s report on the lake, Des Plaines “has a nice largemouth bass population because it’s a backwater of the Des Plaines River. Backwaters are magnets for many fish species that benefit from slower

As we head toward the middle of January, ice fishing is becoming more widespread; however, caution still needs to be used. Anglers are mostly targeting crappie, bluegills, bass, pike and walleye.
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