Albert Lea Lake Walleyes
Albert Lea Lake is starting to heat up for walleyes. The channel seems to be the most popular spot, but I have talked to people who have houses on New York Point near the State Park and they are doing great also. My son took advantage of his Christmas Vacation and set the Clam up in the channel last night for a couple of hours and caught 2 18″ walleyes and a few in the 15-16″ range. Minnows and Jigging Raps worked best. After dark was the best fishing. Late this fall the commercial fisherman who have been netting rough fish from Albert Lea Lake for years said this was the first time they got more walleyes in there nets than carp. The owner, who has been doing netting for years claims they had a walleye in the net that would have broken the Minnesota State Record. The DNR Fisheries people say the walleyes are gorging themselves on carp minnows. The ones my son got were nice and fat.
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December 27, 2009
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DNR Issues Ice Warning For Aerated Lakes
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) warns ice anglers, snowmobilers, skiers and other outdoor enthusiasts to use caution when going onto any lake covered or partially covered with ice, especially those that feature aeration systems.
“Open water areas created by aeration systems can shift or change shapes depending on weather conditions,” said Marilyn Danks, DNR aquatic biologist. “Leaks may develop in air lines creating other areas of weak ice or open water.”
About 285 Minnesota lakes will have aeration systems operating this winter. Private hatchery operators also use aeration systems, usually on small lakes without public accesses.
Aeration systems generally operate from the time lakes freeze until ice break-up in the spring. They help prevent winterkill of fish, but they also create areas of open water and thin ice, which are significant hazards.
Both “Thin Ice” and Warning” signs are used to identify aerated lakes. The person who applies for a permit is required to maintain “Warning” signs at all commonly used access points to the lake. This sign warns people approaching the lake that an aeration system is in operation and to use extreme caution.
“Thin Ice” signs are used to mark the perimeter of the thin ice and open water area. These signs are diamond shaped with an orange border and white background with the warning “Thin Ice” in bold print. It is the permittee’s responsibility to post and maintain “Thin Ice” signs at 100-foot intervals. Some municipalities may have ordinances which prohibit entering into the marked area and/or prohibit the night use of motorized vehicles on lakes with aeration systems in operation. These local regulations are often posted at accesses where they apply.
Aeration systems are inspected for safety and compliance with regulations by permittees and DNR personnel.
For more information call a regional fisheries office or the DNR Information Center at 651-296-6157 or toll free 888-MINNDNR (646-6367).
The following is a list of lakes that will likely have aeration systems in operation this winter.
When there are lakes in the county with the same name as the aerated lake, the nearest town is shown in brackets. Names in parentheses are alternate lake names. Those names followed by an asterisk are newly aerated lakes.
REGION 1 (NORTHWEST)
COUNTY: LAKE
BECKER: Big Cormorant, Bijou, Eunice, Fifteen, Island, Little Cormorant, Melissa, Sallie, Wolf.
BELTRAMI: Ewert’s Pond.
CASS: Leech.
CLAY: Blue Eagle, Lake Fifteen.
CLEARWATER: Pine.
DOUGLAS: Aldrich.
HUBBARD: Petite, Wolf.
MARSHALL: Unnamed [Florian Reservoir].
OTTER TAIL: Adley, Big McDonald, Fish (Parkers Prairie), Fish (Pelican Rapids), Lida, Lizzie, Marion, Pelican, Perch, Pete, Tamarac, West McDonald.
POLK: Badger, Cable, Maple.
POPE: Johanna, Signalness.
STEVENS: Hattie, North and South Baker.
WADENA: Stocking.
REGION II (NORTHEAST)
AITKIN: Cedar (McGrath).
CASS: Eagle, George*, Loon, Meadow.
CROW WING: Nisswa.
LAKE: Superior (Marinas).
ST. LOUIS: Colby.
REGION III (CENTRAL)
ANOKA: Centerville, Coon, Crooked, Golden, Ham, Martin, Moore (East), Peltier, Shack Eddy, Spring.
CARVER: Eagle, Oak, Susan.
CROW WING: Platte.
DAKOTA: Alimagnet, Birch Pond, Blackhawk, Bur Oaks, Carlson, Cliff, East Thomas, Farquar, Fish, Gun Club, Hay, Heine, LeMay, Manor, Marion, Pickeral, Rebecca [Hastings], Roger’s,
Schwanz, Thomas, Thompson.
GOODHUE: Pottery Pond [Red Wing].
HENNEPIN: Arrowhead, Bass, Crystal, Gleason, Hadley, Hyland, Indianhead, Mitchell, Penn (Lower Penn), Powderhorn, Rebecca [Maple Plain], Red Rock, Rice, Round, Snelling, Sweeney-Twin, Wirth, Wolfe.
KANABEC: Knife.
MORRISON: Alexander, Shamineau.
RAMSEY: Beaver, Bennett, Como, Island, Loeb, Otter, Owasso, Pleasant, Silver (East Silver), Silver (Columbia Heights), Shoreview Community Center Pond, Vadnais, Willow.
SCOTT: Cedar, Cleary, Crystal, Lakefront Park Pond, Legends, McColl, McMahon (Carls), Murphy, O’Dowd, Thole.
SHERBURNE: Ann [Becker], Birch, Fremont, Unnamed [Fawn].
STEARNS: Becker, Black Oak, Dullinger, Marie (Maria) [Kimball].
WASHINGTON: Battle Creek (Mud) [Woodbury], Benz, Cloverdale, Goose, MacDonald, Pine Tree, St. Croix River, Sand, Shields.
WINONA: Winona.
WRIGHT: Augusta, Crawford, Dean, Little Waverly, Louisa, Mink, Somers.
REGION IV (SOUTH)
BIG STONE: Artichoke, East Toqua, Long Tom.
BLUE EARTH: Crystal, Ida, Loon [Lake Crystal], Lura, Mills.
BROWN: Clear, Hanska, Sleepy Eye.
COTTONWOOD: Bean, Bingham, Cottonwood, Double [North and South basins], Mountain [Mountain Lake].
COTTONWOOD/MURRAY: Talcott.
FARIBAULT: Rice.
FREEBORN: Albert Lea, Fountain, Morin.
JACKSON: Clear [Jackson], Independence, Little Spirit, Loon [Jackson], Pearl, Round.
KANDIYOHI: East Solomon, Elizabeth, Foot, Long, Mud (Monongalia) [New London], Nest, Ringo [Spicer], Swenson [Pennock], Unnamed [Tadd], Unnamed [Upper], Wakanda, Willmar.
LESUEUR: Clear [Lexington], Gorman, Greenleaf, Mabel [Kilkenny], Scotch, Silver [Elysian].
LINCOLN: Benton, Dead Coon, Hendricks, Shaokatan, Stay (East Stay).
LYON: Clear, Cottonwood, East Goose, East Twin, Lady Slipper, Rock, School Grove, West Twin, Yankton.
MARTIN: Big Twin, Budd, Buffalo, Cedar, Fish [Trimont], George, Sisseton.
MCLEOD: Marion, Swan [Silver Lake], Winsted.
MEEKER: Star, Thompson.
MURRAY: Bloody, Buffalo [Currie], Corabelle, Currant, First (South) Fulda, Lime, Louisa, Sarah,
Shetek, Wilson (North & South Basins).
NOBLES: East Graham, Indian, Kinbrae, Okabena, Ocheda, West Graham.
PIPESTONE: Split Rock.
RICE: Circle, Cody.
SIBLEY: Silver [Henderson].
STEELE: Kohlmeier.
WASECA: Elysian, Loon [Waseca].
WATONWAN: Fedji, Kansas, St. James.
YELLOW MEDICINE: Tyson, Wood.
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December 2, 2009
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Richfield Artist Wins Walleye Stamp Contest
A painting of two walleye, one chasing a jointed lure, has been selected as the image for the 2010 Minnesota walleye stamp.
The painting, by Tim Turenne of Richfield, Minn., was selected from 17 designs submitted to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
“It’s a great image,” said Neil Vanderbosch of the DNR. “We encourage anglers to buy the new stamp when it goes on sale this spring.”
This is the second time Turenne has won a Minnesota DNR-sponsored stamp contest. His painting was selected for the 2010 turkey stamp contest earlier this fall, and he was a finalist in the 2009 walleye stamp contest.
Vanderbosch said seven entries made it to the second stage of judging, from which five finalists were selected. Contest judges were Joe Albert, Outdoor News; Peter Sorenson, University of Minnesota; Lisa Belak, ARTpartner Services, LLC; Dick Grzywinski, fishing guide; and Conrad Schmidt, DNR.
Minnesota’s first walleye stamp was issued last year. Funds generated from the $5 voluntary contribution are dedicated for walleye stocking activities. For $2 more, the DNR will mail the actual stamp to purchasers as a collector’s item. A walleye stamp is not necessary to catch or keep walleye. The 2009 walleye stamp is still available for purchase at all license vendors.
“It’s never too late to buy a walleye stamp,” said Vanderbosch. “They are available year-round. In fact, people still have time to purchase the first-ever walleye stamp as a collector’s item for themselves or a holiday gift for someone else.”
An artist whose work is selected for a Minnesota fish or wildlife stamp receives no compensation from the DNR, but does retain reproduction and marketing rights.
November 21, 2009
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Upper Red Lake Walleye Regulation To Change December 1st
I hate to talk ice fishing this soon, but with the weather being as cold as it has been all fall I’m guessing we will be needing the ice auger’s early this year. Here is an annoucement from the DNR pertaining to Upper Red Lake-
“Upper Red Lake walleye anglers still can keep four fish beginning Dec.
1, but all walleye 17-to 26-inches in length must be immediately
released. Anglers can keep one walleye longer than
26 inches.
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“Winter angling pressure has been consistently higher than
open-water fishing pressure, making the adjustment back to the 17- to
26-inch protected slot limit for the winter season a necessity,” said
Gary Barnard, Bemidji area fisheries supervisor for the DNR. “Anglers
still will have good success because walleye abundance remains high and
there are good numbers of fish smaller than 17 inches.”
The change from the open water 20- to 26-inch protected slot limit to
the winter 17- to 26-inch protected slot limit that begins Tuesday, Dec.
1, will continue through Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010.
The estimated open-water walleye harvest from state waters of Upper Red
Lake for 2009 was 147,000 pounds. That harvest level is 21,000 pounds
below the threshold that would trigger a more conservative three-fish
limit.
Regulations for the 2010 open water fishing season will be determined
later this winter and announced in advance of the walleye opener on
Saturday, May 15, 2010.”
October 31, 2009
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Fishing Reports- Lake Of The Woods
Baudette/Lake of the Woods & the Rainy River
Rainy River water temperatures are 65- to 67-degrees. More fall-like weather should result in an emerald shiner run up the Rainy River in the near future, followed by an increase in walleye activity. Walleyes are being caught just outside of the Lighthouse Gap in 28 feet of water on gold and silver spinners with crawlers. During evening hours, fish are biting in depths of 16-18 feet north Graceton reef around the rocks. Many boats are starting to anchor and jig in Four Mile Bay and at the mouth of the Rainy River. Around the Northwest Angle and Islands area, the best fishing spots seem to be those that were best in July and August, including areas around McPherson Island, Tug Channel and Johnston Passage. For the most fish, hit 15-25 feet of water using minnows on a gold, glow-in-the-dark, or brightly colored jig. To learn more, dial 1-800-382-FISH, or visit www.lakeofthewoodsmn.com
Cass Lake/Deer River/Lake Winnibigoshish & Cutfoot Sioux
To learn about the best locations and methods to fish area lakes, dial 1-800-356-8615, or visit www.casslake.com
Bemidji
The first frost of the season just hit, and the leaves are changing color rapidly – fall color should be excellent for the next couple of weeks! The surface water temperatures have dropped into the lower 60s and colder, sending most species of fish into their fall patterns. Walleyes have become more active, with many walleyes dropping off the sides of the structure into depths of 20-30 feet in the deeper lakes. In the large, shallow lakes, such as Winnibigoshish, Upper Red, and the main basin of Leech, walleyes are biting in 6-12 feet of water. Fishing is best in these shallow lakes when winds are calm or light. Northern pike and muskies are often concentrated in very specific areas which anglers must locate to have success. Surface activity, such as swirls in the water, will often give away the locations of the predators chasing pre-spawn tulibees in the shallows. Bass will begin to school more tightly on the outside edge of the weeds. Crappies can be found at the hard bottomed areas in deeper water, and may also be suspended over deep water near structure. Stay vertical over the fish and use electronics to catch these suspended crappies. Perch are at the shallow flats in the large shallow lakes, and in the deeper water in the deep lakes, often with the walleyes. Sunfish anglers should look for the last stands of healthy green weeds, and if the sunfish cannot be found here, check the moderate depth mud flats off the sides of the areas where the sunfish were located this summer. For more information, dial 1-800-458-2223, or check out www.visitbemidji.com
October 5, 2009
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Big Buck Pictures
Dean Litwiller from Grandview Resort took these pictures around the Voyageurs Park area.
Nice buck
For more pictures go to Grandview Tall Timber and click on the Wildlife’ link.
September 30, 2009
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Fall Fishing Reports
International Falls
On Rainy Lake, most reefs on the east end of the lake are producing walleyes on minnows worked in depths of 34-38 feet. Minnows are also turning walleyes in 28-32 feet of water throughout Sand Bay. Black Bay is kicking out crappies and walleyes in the shallows. Work the weedlines in Lost and Cranberry bays using large minnows for northern pike.
Grand Rapids
Crappie and bluegill action remains strong on Big and Little Cutfoot Sioux lakes in depths of 18-24 feet. Rice and Little Splithand lakes have been good for crappies in 8-10 feet of water. On Lake Pokegama, walleyes and pike are roaming the deep weed edges. The weedlines of Bass Lake, and the “hot water” area of the Mississippi River are safe bets for bluegills.
Kabetogama
On Lake Kabetogama, lindy rigs and minnows are producing walleyes in 8-15 feet of water during afternoon hours. Minnows have been good for walleyes when worked in depths of 28-34 feet during midday hours. Northern pike are hitting crankbaits and spoons at the deep weed edges. Some crappie action is being reported on the mid-depth structure where schools of fish can be found suspended.
Tower
On Lake Vermilion, walleyes are hitting minnows on the 26- to 32-foot saddles and breaks during the day. A few fish are also being taken by trolling crankbaits along the weedlines.
Grand Marais
Walleyes are hitting minnows worked in depths of 12-15 feet on Devil’s Fish Lake, in 15 feet of water on Devil’s Track Lake, in depths of 30-45 feet on Lake Saganaga, and in 20-25 feet of water on Poplar Lake. Lake trout are hitting jig and minnow combinations about 45 feet down on Greenwood Lake. Spoons worked close to shore continue to be best for salmon on Lake Superior.
Duluth
The Island Lake reefs continue to produce muskies, with topwater lures working best. Walleyes are hitting minnows in 10 feet of water on Fish Lake, and in depths of 12-20 feet on Island Lake. The narrows on Fish Lake are giving up crappies during morning and evening hours. Coho salmon continue to be found suspended close to shore, roughly 50-60 feet down on Lake Superior.
McGregor
Minnows have started producing walleyes on the shoreline breaks of Big Sandy Lake. Look for crappies and sunnies in 9-12 feet of water on Big Sandy and Minnewawa lakes. The weedlines of Big Sandy are beginning to give up a few good-sized pike.
Northcentral/West Minnesota
Baudette
Shiner minnows are beginning to move into the Rainy River, which has sparked some good walleye action. The sturgeon bite remains strong in the river. On Lake of the Woods, a jig and minnow combination is producing walleyes in depths of 25-28 feet in Zippel Bay, off Morris Point, and in the Little Traverse areas on the main lake. The reefs and mud flats throughout the Northwest Angle are kicking out quite a few walleyes as well.
Blackduck
Walleyes are being taken on jig and minnow combinations worked in 10-14 feet of water on Blackduck Lake. Blackduck is also giving up crappies during evening hours in depths of 10 feet. Crappies and bluegills are coming off Gilstead and Rabideau lakes in 9-12 feet of water. Pimushe Lake is producing crappies in depths of 20 feet.
Bemidji
Crawlers continue to provide the best walleye action in 12-18 feet of water on lakes Bemidji and Plantagenet. Topwater lures are raising muskies on most area lakes. Panfish can be found along the weedlines on Grace Lake.
Cass Lake
Minnows and crawlers are providing steady walleye action on Cass Lake in 25-30 feet of water during the day, with fish also being taken from depths of 6-8 feet on windy days and during low-light hours. The 15- to 17-foot weedlines on Lake Andrusia are producing crappies. Northern pike and muskies are hitting bucktails worked on the weedy breaks throughout the Cass Lake chain. For largemouth bass, pitch spinnerbaits along the bulrushes of Cass Lake.
Bena
On Lake Winnibigoshish, walleyes continue to be taken from the tops of the bars in 14-18 feet of water. The shoreline breaks, points, and weedlines are also providing steady walleye action in depths of 9-12 feet. Minnows and crawlers are currently producing the majority fish, but crankbaits are also producing fish during evening hours. For northern pike, work the weedlines using a jig and minnow combination. The rocks off Raven’s Point remain best for jumbo perch.
Walker
On Leech Lake, walleyes are hitting crawlers and crankbaits worked in 12-18 feet of water on the south-end rock piles. Sand Point is giving up walleyes to anglers using crankbaits in depths of 7-12 feet, with Walker Bay producing fish in slightly deeper waters. Good numbers of muskies are being taken on surface lures worked on the south-end rocks. Perch action has improved, with minnows taking fish from 10-14 feet of water from the backside of Bear Island, and in depths of 11 feet off the Little and Big Hardwoods.
Hackensack
The 16- to 18-foot breaks on Woman Lake are producing walleyes. Perch are being pulled from 12 feet of water on Woman Lake. Pleasant Lake remains the area’s best bet for panfish, especially in depths of 14 feet. Drifting minnows along the weedlines of Woman Lake has been good for northern pike. Baby Lake is giving up a few more muskies.
Park Rapids
Minnows are producing walleyes when worked in 22-25 feet of water during low-light hours on Fish Hook and Potato lakes. Northern pike are hitting sucker minnows in depths of 14 feet on Fifth and Sixth Crow Wing lakes. Bass are hitting spinnerbaits worked in the shallows on most area lakes. The Crow Wing chain is kicking out sunfish in 12-14 feet of water. On Big Mantrap Lake, muskies remain active in the shallows.
Battle Lake
Walleyes are hitting minnows during the day, and rapalas at night, in 6-20 feet of water on Rush, Otter Tail, and West Battle lakes. Look for sunfish in depths of 10-15 feet on Rush, West Battle, and South Turtle lakes. Bass are an easy catch in 10-18 feet of water on most area lakes, with West Battle, Spitzer, and Clitherall lakes producing the largest fish. Work the weedlines using minnows on West Battle, Otter Tail, and Clitherall lakes for lots of northern pike. The shallow weedlines and docks of West Battle are also holding muskies.
Alexandria
Walleyes are hitting minnows on the weed lines of Lake Le Homme Dieu, and in 30 feet of water on lakes Ida and Miltona. Look for crappies on the weed lines of Carlos, Geneva, and Darling lakes. Crankbaits are triggering bass and northern pike on the weedlines of most lakes. Muskie reports are improving, especially on Lobster and Miltona lakes.
Brainerd/Nisswa
Walleyes are hitting redtails worked in 30-35 feet of water on the north and south ends of Gull Lake. Redtails and sucker minnows are producing northern pike in depths of 20-35 feet on Gull, North Long, and Pelican lakes. Bass remain active on most area lakes, with panfish found in the shallow weeds.
Isle/Onamia
On Lake Mille Lacs, on the east end of the lake, lots of smaller and a few good-sized perch are being pulled from the bays and off Malone Island in depths of 9-12 feet. Leeches and slip bobber rigs continue to produce walleyes on the rocks during the day in 16-20 feet of water, and at night in depths of 8-12 feet. Muskie and smallmouth bass reports have been poor this week. On the west end of the lake, walleyes are being taken by anglers using leeches in the deep water off the mud flats at night. A few fish are now being taken on crankbaits worked in the shallows at night. Muskie action has been limited. For smallmouth bass, hit the shallow rocks. Northern pike are coming from the weed lines.
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September 11, 2009
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