
Gun Lake, Aitkin County
Gun long has been known as a consistent crappie producer, and it’s no secret that the majority of people fishing it do so for crappies, especially during the ice-fishing season.

Gun long has been known as a consistent crappie producer, and it’s no secret that the majority of people fishing it do so for crappies, especially during the ice-fishing season.

Many fish, such as bass, walleye, yellow perch, crappie and larger bluegill, will move into deeper water and suspend at their preferred cooler temperature during the hot summer months. Slowly drifting a larger, natural bait

There’s no doubt that fishing for bluegills in midsummer presents some challenges, and there’s no guarantee you’ll head home with a limit of fish, but catching a meal may not be as difficult as it

Fishing seems to be good across the state. You might have to fight the weather a bit, but when people are getting out, they’re catching fish.

With nearly 3 miles of shoreline, Ramsey Lake attracts a lot of fishing families. Young anglers are rewarded by the healthy bluegill and redear sunfish populations.

It may take some effort this summer, but with thought and versatility, anyone can successfully harvest some delicious sunnies.

With water temps in the low 80s, fish deep if you’re looking for bigger panfish.

The lake boasts strong natural populations of bluegills, largemouth, and smallmouth bass, and a robust, stocked population of walleyes.

Crappies and bluegills continue making transitions to deeper waters that include some nice cabbage. Here’s how they’re being caught.
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