
New sunfish regs in effect on 52 Minnesota lakes
The new regulations lower limits on specific waters as part of a Minnesota DNR initiative to protect and improve sunfish sizes.

The new regulations lower limits on specific waters as part of a Minnesota DNR initiative to protect and improve sunfish sizes.

Time to get after the panfish! The west metro bite has been really good for crappies with fish being caught in basin areas during the daytime and along breaklines and weedlines during lowlights periods. We

Lyle Unger has been catching perch in the Grand Rapids area. There are still some slush pockets to watch out for so be prepared to deal with that. Report by: Lyle Unger Grand Rapids Guide

The next frontier in ice angling for panfish: sight-lining.

Jeremy Colsen of Lake Osakis Guide Service talks about current ice, travel, and fishing conditions in the Alexandria area. Snowmobiles are currently the best way to get around. Slush continues to be a problem but

Winter’s fat little trophies eager biters under early ice.

Scott Merwin shares some tips to put more bluegills and walleyes in the boat in the Lake Osakis area. Report provided by: Scott Merwin Lake Osakis Guide Service 612-203-1010 www.lakeosakisguide.com Be the Bite!

Scott Merwin talks about using some ice fishing tackle and gear to put a few more panfish in the boat this time of year. Give it a try! Report provided by: Scott Merwin Lake Osakis

A lot of sunfish and crappies to be had – here’s how and where to get ’em.
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