
Michigan Fishing Report – August 16, 2023
On Lake Erie, walleye were reported to have somewhat come back in deeper waters near the Michigan-Ohio line.

On Lake Erie, walleye were reported to have somewhat come back in deeper waters near the Michigan-Ohio line.
A mix of outdoor-related stories from across Minnesota published in the Aug. 18, 2023 edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.

There are a select few retrieves that actually catch fish of all species in almost any conditions. Here are a few that work and how to replicate them.

I’ll always remember how “old” (my term) Stearns County farmers caught far fewer crappies than I did through the ice of Lake Sagatagon, about 10 miles west of St. Cloud, back in the 1960s when

Because I use this rig in very shallow water (5 to 7 feet), commercial, off-the-shelf spinner blades are too heavy and cumbersome.

The walleye bite is starting to come around after last week’s heavy rainfall. It seems like the bigger fish are being caught snap-jigging, but other presentations are still producing some nice ‘eyes, too.

Field reports from Minnesota DNR conservation officers published in the Aug. 18, 2023 edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.
A look at upcoming outdoor-related events from across Minnesota published in the Aug. 18, 2023 edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.

It may sound simple, but using your electronics while trolling can help you find baitfish and schools of fish that are related to deep structure.
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