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The late summer doldrums are finally here. Fishing has slowed down big time. Shore fishing guys are reporting some very slow action. Weeds have gotten very thick along the shore line making it difficult to get your bait in the perfect zone. However you can still get out and fish. I always say the bestContinue reading “8/20/2022”

Fishing has slowed down this week. We have had lots of drastic weather fronts come through in the last week and I think that combined with the busy days on the lake from the heat have turned the fish off. I talked to lots of anglers on Saturday who all reported slow fishing from acrossContinue reading “August 1st 2022”

While it is not a fishing report please take note that there is a kids fishing derby Saturday July 23rd at the city park! Please take a kid fishing!

Mid summer fishing is upon us! With the fourth behind us traffic on the lake has slowed significantly. Traffic was the hardest thing to deal with during the week of the fourth, with the added noise and pleasure boaters on the lake the fishing seemed to really slow down. Focus on the deeper edges nowContinue reading “7/10/22”

Shore Fishing heats up! Water Temperatures are still rising. Shore Fishing has also started to really heat up. This weekend i caught up with several folks around the lake and everyone reported to be catching fish. With 73.1 miles of shore line there is plenty of space to fish from shore! Also don’t forget aboutContinue reading “6/27 Summer Report”

Fishing has been on fire. Water temp has come up. Casting cranks seems to do the trick, if you can get away from the white bass!

33rd Annual Barnes County Wildlife Walleye Tournament – Results

6/10/2022 Last weekend was a busy time on the lake, the weather was perfect, wind was minimal and temperatures were great! Every launch on the lake was filled with boat trailers. It is great to see people out on the water. While the water is still warming up and running a little cool yet theContinue reading “Last weekend was busy!”

Shore line fishing is heating up! Many very nice pike are being caught from shore. The water is high but fishing has been very good. Many nice walleyes are also being caught in 2-4 foot of water with a basic jig and a twister tail. Some people are targeting perch with smaller tackle from shoreContinue reading “May 11th Fishing Report”

The ice is all off the lake now. Northern Pike have started their spring runs even with all the high water. Find them in shallow back water this time of the year. Bright flashy lures have been performing the best. Numerous large fish have been caught. Walleyes will be moving into the shallows shortly. IContinue reading “MAY 5TH”