'Tis the season to be jolly. Walleyes are out on the reefs, in their usual summer patterns and putting on the feedbag. It has been hard to find a better bait than a Lindy Rig with a Leech right now. The east end is still producing a bulk of the best fishing with Blueberry Island Reefs and Saginaw Bay reefs leading the pack. Look for most of the walleye to be in 28-36', but occasionally shallower if conditions are good. Crappies are starting to show up in Sand Bay and they are still picking up a few among the rock piles in Black Bay. Look for the better crappie bite to be in 26-34' in Sand Bay and in some of the deep holes in the Rat Root River. Big Northern can be caught trolling Super Shad Raps over the tops and edges of the reefs.
On the Canadian side reefs in the Seine, Swell, and Redgut have been doing very well as have a majority of the reefs in the north arm. Crappie are showing up off deep points and cribs in Redgut, Morans, Stokes, and Pound Net Bays. Slurpies are the ticket to picking up your limit of slabs. Muskies have been on a frenzy in areas on Redgut and the Seine. Topwaters have been producing the most fish, with a Black and Orange TopRaider being my best bait over the last week. Fort Frances Bass Anglers are finding smallies in same areas, but just a little shallower than normal.
On the Rainy River, Boise is closing the waste gates finally and water levels on the River are declining. Walleyes are still schooled up in the areas with less current and you may also find a few crappies in these areas as well. A 3/8 oz jig orange jig with a minnow is your best bet. Sturgeon Anglers are doing well down by Nelsons landing in Birchdale, with many reports of 42-50" fish being caught. The Sioux Rapids and Mantiou Rapids are also producing nice catches of smallies as well.
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