Fishing Report

Cedar Inn and Bait

Starbuck MN

Sunfish are being found in the shallows and in 12 to 15 feet of water off the deeper weed lines on Lake Minnewaska. Similar patterns can be used to find the gills on many area lakes.  Bass fishing has also been very good in the same areas using soft plastics or leeches. These fish typically run shallow early in the day moving out to the deeper weed lines as the day progresses. Look to Long Lake, Pelican Lake, and Lake Emily for a few walleyes with live bait in less than 10 feet. Northern pike can be had on minnows along the weed lines of most lakes.

There have been mixed reports coming off Minnewaska on the Walleye action.  Overall it has been a slow start to the season.  Some success has been reported off “The Wall” in Glenwood in 13 to 15 feet using a leech or crawler with a spinner combo.  Priest point has also had limited action in 14 to 17 feet with the same set-up.

Franny’s Bar and Cedar Bait again sponsored a three species fishing tournament.  It was held on Saturday June 5th and despite a rainy start there were quite a few fish caught.  Awards were paid out for the largest fish in bass walleye and northern divisions.  Eight fish were registered in the bass division with the largest being a 3# 10oz. largemouth.  The walleye category had five fish registered.  This division provided the largest fish of the day at 5# 8oz.  A 2# 4oz northern was all it took for the top prize in that division. There were a total of 18 fish registered.  Prizes and awards were given out at Franny’s following the tournaments conclusion at 7pm.  All the contestants received a door prize, lunch, and happy hour pricing on all drinks.  Look for this tournament in 2011 on the fist Saturday in June.  The cost is $20.00 and will run from 6am to 6pm.