Crappies and Sunfish are on the move

Crappies and sunfish have been moving into the warm shallow bays and near warm water outlets on Lake Minnewaska and other area lakes.  Waxworms and crappie minnows are the most common choices by anglers.  Small leeches have also been working well for sunfish.  The Starbuck Marina and Fish Hatchery Bay on Lake Minnewaska are the most common areas to find action. Panfish activity has also been reported on Lake Reno off Highway 29 and on the north end of Pocket Lake off County Road 4.

Saturday May 15th is the Walleye opener for Minnesota’s inland lakes.  (A week later than normal openers.)  If water temps are still on the cool side a slow vertical presentation will be your best bet.  Downsize to six or eight pound test line with a 1/16 to 1/8 ounce jig head tipped off with a fathead.  A slip bobber may also be used with the same set-up.  You may find walleyes located in the shallows over gravelly spawning grounds or areas adjacent to them.  Higher water temps may allow a quicker presentation, trolling lindy rig spinners in 12 to 15 feet of water.  These are good starting points for all west central area lakes.  Chartreuse green and white are the colors of choice on Minnewaska.  Come in to Cedar Bait N Tackle 604 N Main Street for on the spot reports and all you fishing needs.  Or call: 320 239 4300 Or Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Spring turkey hunting is also in full swing with scattered success reported. have been moving into the warm shallow bays and near warm water outlets on Lake Minnewaska and other area lakes.  Waxworms and crappie minnows are the most common choices by anglers.  Small leeches have also been working well for sunfish.  The Starbuck Marina and Fish Hatchery Bay on Lake Minnewaska are the most common areas to find action. Panfish activity has also been reported on Lake Reno off Highway 29 and on the north end of Pocket Lake off County Road 4.

Saturday May 15th is the Walleye opener for Minnesota’s inland lakes.  (A week later than normal openers.)  If water temps are still on the cool side a slow vertical presentation will be your best bet.  Downsize to six or eight pound test line with a 1/16 to 1/8 ounce jig head tipped off with a fathead.  A slip bobber may also be used with the same set-up.  You may find walleyes located in the shallows over gravelly spawning grounds or areas adjacent to them.  Higher water temps may allow a quicker presentation, trolling lindy rig spinners in 12 to 15 feet of water.  These are good starting points for all west central area lakes.  Chartreuse green and white are the colors of choice on Minnewaska.  Come in to Cedar Bait N Tackle 604 N Main Street for on the spot reports and all you fishing needs.  Or call: 320 239 4300 Or Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Spring turkey hunting is also in full swing with scattered success reported. have been moving into the warm shallow bays and near warm water outlets on Lake Minnewaska and other area lakes.  Waxworms and crappie minnows are the most common choices by anglers.  Small leeches have also been working well for sunfish.  The Starbuck Marina and Fish Hatchery Bay on Lake Minnewaska are the most common areas to find action. Panfish activity has also been reported on Lake Reno off Highway 29 and on the north end of Pocket Lake off County Road 4.

Saturday May 15th is the Walleye opener for Minnesota’s inland lakes.  (A week later than normal openers.)  If water temps are still on the cool side a slow vertical presentation will be your best bet.  Downsize to six or eight pound test line with a 1/16 to 1/8 ounce jig head tipped off with a fathead.  A slip bobber may also be used with the same set-up.  You may find walleyes located in the shallows over gravelly spawning grounds or areas adjacent to them.  Higher water temps may allow a quicker presentation, trolling lindy rig spinners in 12 to 15 feet of water.  These are good starting points for all west central area lakes.  Chartreuse green and white are the colors of choice on Minnewaska.  Come in to Cedar Bait N Tackle 604 N Main Street for on the spot reports and all you fishing needs.  Or call: 320 239 4300 Or Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Spring turkey hunting is also in full swing with scattered success reported.