Minnesota Fishing Report – January 5, 2021
Site Staff
January 5, 2021
Crappie and bluegill activity seems to have really improved with the majority of ‘gills still weed-related in less than 15 feet.
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Illinois Woods & Waters – Centralia Lake, Marion County
Site Staff
December 31, 2020
In 2020, there were 20 DNR-sanctioned fishing tournaments on Centralia. A total of 513 bass were caught, with the biggest three weighing in at more than 5.5 pounds. Several in the 5-pound range were also
Minnesota Lake Profile – Pelican Lake, Pope County
Site Staff
December 29, 2020
Characterized as a traditional bass/panfish lake, it’s also an excellent walleye fishery and has an abundance of northern pike, although most will be of pickling size.
Minnesota Fishing Report – December 29, 2020
Site Staff
December 29, 2020
With better ice, there’s also been more areas available to fish, so walleye and panfish reports have improved. Anglers are simply catching better numbers of walleyes, especially early and late each day, with 15 to
Ohio Lake Profile – Kokosing Lake, Knox County
Site Staff
December 23, 2020
Kokosing ranks right up there with Knox Lake and Hargus Lake, two of the better bass fisheries around.
Minnesota Lake Profile – Clearwater Lake, Crow Wing County
Site Staff
December 22, 2020
Clearwater’s “nice” average size means you’ll consistently hook bass that run in the 2- to 3-pound class. Fish up to 5 pounds are expected; they’re not the exception.
Minnesota Fishing Report – December 22, 2020
Site Staff
December 22, 2020
Walleye reports were better this week than last, but that’s likely due to better ice conditions to the north and more anglers getting out. It hasn’t been an all day/every day bite, but low-light periods
Think small: Top options for early metro ice angling
Site Staff
December 18, 2020
In conversations with a half dozen or so bait shop personnel, knowledge was shared about what bays, small lakes, and other spots tend to freeze first and offer eager ice anglers the earliest ice.
Fishing Contest Leader Board
Site Staff
December 17, 2020
Walleye Name Length Lake Date Northern Pike Name Length Lake Date Crappie Name Length Lake Date Sunfish Name Length Lake Date
