Rainy River

Overall, very good reports for walleyes, saugers and perch.

The bite has been good in most areas, and ice conditions are among the best in recent years.

Pike fishing never closes here, and with the thick ice conditions, this year is shaping up to be fantastic for targeting trophy pike.

Lures with a built-in light have been effective in the stained water.

Most fishing activity is taking place in 26-32 feet of water.

On the jigging line, jigging spoons with rattles tipped with a minnow head have been consistent. Lipless crankbaits and jigging rap style lures also doing well. On the deadstick, a plain hook or a small

Fishing this past week has been very good with consistent action for anglers. Most fishing activity is taking place in 26-32 feet of water.

Anglers using the one-two punch of jigging in one hole and deadsticking the second hole. A jigging spoon or lipless crankbait in the jigging hole and a live minnow on a hook or small jig

As a rule, fishing activity is happening in 28-32 feet of water.