
Bemidji Area Fishing Report – March 3, 2021
The perch bite is still going strong on Lake Bemidji. They’re starting to move into shallow waters but still in that deep mud, too. Here’s what to use.

The perch bite is still going strong on Lake Bemidji. They’re starting to move into shallow waters but still in that deep mud, too. Here’s what to use.

With warming temperatures and progressively longer days, it is again time to be extra vigilant about ice safety. The region’s main ice sheets (inland waters), currently around 10 to 14 inches should last a while,

Chasing down some shallow-water, sunrise crappies in the fog – these fish were cruising literally right under the ice. Targeted them using Pinhead jigging mino spoons (no bait). Even a handful of nice bluegills. Very

There’s no one specific line type that’s perfect for all situations – each has its own time and place depending on how you’re fishing. Here’s a few things to consider the next time you’re spooling

Ice cover is fading fast and fishable ice is drawing to a close.

Ice continues to hold on in a number of areas. As for the fishing …

Matt Klug talks about the current bite in the St. Cloud area and shares some tips that will help trigger a few more fish. Temperatures are warming up and the fishing is too. This is

Use a small spoon or a tiny tungsten jig and impale the maggot on the end. Don’t be too aggressive with your jigging, because the scent and movement of the maggot is sufficient.

The habitat here bodes well for producing panfish and bass, which is why these fish consistently maintain their strong numbers and garner the most interest from local anglers.
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