Seasoned anglers know to head to those areas where a stream, brook or small creek empties into a lake where these big sunfish are apt to gather to perform their seasonal ritual.
As of 2021, the saugeye population has rebounded once again and these hybrids are now back in good numbers.
Some of the basics in finding and catching these highly desirable fishes.
Breaking down everything you need to know to catch walleyes, perch, crappies and sunfish just after ice-out in early spring while going in-depth on fish location and movement, as well as tactics you can use
“The 2020 bass survey was one of the best surveys on record for this lake.”
There are no walleyes or trout in this relatively small lake, but it’s chock-full of tasty bluegills, perch, sunfish, and crappies.
Jeremy Colsen talks about the current bite and fishing conditions for Lake Osakis. Lots of ice remains, but make sure to check the access areas before heading out. The crappie and sunfish bite is heating
DNR: Changes are in response to angler-driven concerns over the declining sizes of sunfish in Minnesota.
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
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