The weather has been up and down, but the fishing has been steady, over the last two weeks the hot fishing spots have not changed to much. The best spots include the three reefs in Saginaw, main depth between 35-40 feet.
Another great spot to try are the Fox Islands, which are a little bit North West of the Brule, still a ways up the lake but definitely worth the trip. Most of the fish getting pulled up between these two locations are big, and there's plenty of them.
Try using a green or red Vegas jig made from Northland Fishing Tackle with a shiner, a Lindy Rig with a Leech, or a RLOS classic white sparkle spinner. All are doing great!
For those who don't want to or can't travel as far up the lake try going to Ranier next to the bridge. Where there is current there will be fish. Be careful, because sometimes the current is way to strong.
Keep fishing.
Stop in and say HI!
Sara Lindberg
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Weather is getting hot, so is the fishing!!
Warmer weather, passing storms, and a great chance to get fishing! Current weather temperatures have been in the 80's and sunny but we have had some passing storms which believe it or not has been great for fishing. Activity keeps the fish moving.
Great fishing spots have been on the East side of the lake. In the Brule Narrows the best spot is to stay right around the south eastern side of marker 28, otherwise swing around the southern side of soldier point. Run the shore- it will go from 11-8 feet. Farther up the lake is even better. Enter into Hitchcock into the Kempton channel- best place for walleyes is the drop off from 20-26 feet.
Otherwise if you don't want to go to the east end of the lake, try going on the southern side of the Review Islands which is underneath Jackfish Island.
Most pople are bringing out shiners and large leeches, but if live bait isn't a idea for you, try a reed runner (black, red, or green) otherwise a large Rapala (blue).
Keep Fishing
Sara Lindberg
Great fishing spots have been on the East side of the lake. In the Brule Narrows the best spot is to stay right around the south eastern side of marker 28, otherwise swing around the southern side of soldier point. Run the shore- it will go from 11-8 feet. Farther up the lake is even better. Enter into Hitchcock into the Kempton channel- best place for walleyes is the drop off from 20-26 feet.
Otherwise if you don't want to go to the east end of the lake, try going on the southern side of the Review Islands which is underneath Jackfish Island.
Most pople are bringing out shiners and large leeches, but if live bait isn't a idea for you, try a reed runner (black, red, or green) otherwise a large Rapala (blue).
Keep Fishing
Sara Lindberg
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Warmer weather...time to fish!
Crazy enough, we are already up upon our fourth weekend of fishing. Many things have changed already in this season such as the temp of the water and air, the lake levels, and where you can find the fish...but many things haven't changed such as basic fishing knowledge of where to fish on a windy day (fish on the side of the island or bay where the water is blowing into) and where to get your bait from!
Fishing has been excellent-
Great ideas are to the extent of GULP leeches for bass fishing..people that find them can seemingly only catch them on GULP.
Crappie fishing isn't the greatest because of the water temp-recently a high of 63 and a low of 40. There hasn't been any steady temp lately therefore making them scattered and hard to find as a school, but they can be found! You will most likely catch one or two here or there but if you keep moving you should pick up a limit-it's only going to get better as the water warms up.
Most walleys that are being caught right now are in the 15-20 inch range, good places to try fishing are Stop Island, Jackfish Bay, The Narrows, and the Northwestern side of Big American Island. Try using a lindy right with either a chub or a small size shiner.
Keep fishing,
Sara Lindberg
Fishing has been excellent-
Great ideas are to the extent of GULP leeches for bass fishing..people that find them can seemingly only catch them on GULP.
Crappie fishing isn't the greatest because of the water temp-recently a high of 63 and a low of 40. There hasn't been any steady temp lately therefore making them scattered and hard to find as a school, but they can be found! You will most likely catch one or two here or there but if you keep moving you should pick up a limit-it's only going to get better as the water warms up.
Most walleys that are being caught right now are in the 15-20 inch range, good places to try fishing are Stop Island, Jackfish Bay, The Narrows, and the Northwestern side of Big American Island. Try using a lindy right with either a chub or a small size shiner.
Keep fishing,
Sara Lindberg
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Opener is coming quickly!
Unlike last year, ice is out already on just about most of the lake! As we approach the fishing opener, each fishermen or women wants to know where to go...well with the cold windy weather and cloudy days, it is best known that so far the walleyes are going to be pretty shallow at about 20 feet. I believe the fishing is going to be excellent for opener unlike the weather.
But..the weather is what is going to make the fishing so well! It will most likely be in the low 60's and slight rain. Don't be detoured by this weather because the fishing is definitely going to pay off when you crank up thoses monster walleyes..and the good eaters! The best ideas for fishing areas are on the river mouths. Try a light jig of 1/8 or 1/4 ounce or try a Lindy Rig! Top them off with a minnow, test all kinds. Leaches are not going to be a good idea because of the temperature and the supply to the bait shops. For other locations try offshore of an island, don't go to one with too steep of a drop-off. Such islands for example would be on the southside fo Red Pine Island or the south side of Bushyhead.
Good luck next weekend, and remember the regulations! DNR will be out checking!
Come to Rainy Lake for the early opener and the small crowds!
Sara Lindberg
But..the weather is what is going to make the fishing so well! It will most likely be in the low 60's and slight rain. Don't be detoured by this weather because the fishing is definitely going to pay off when you crank up thoses monster walleyes..and the good eaters! The best ideas for fishing areas are on the river mouths. Try a light jig of 1/8 or 1/4 ounce or try a Lindy Rig! Top them off with a minnow, test all kinds. Leaches are not going to be a good idea because of the temperature and the supply to the bait shops. For other locations try offshore of an island, don't go to one with too steep of a drop-off. Such islands for example would be on the southside fo Red Pine Island or the south side of Bushyhead.
Good luck next weekend, and remember the regulations! DNR will be out checking!
Come to Rainy Lake for the early opener and the small crowds!
Sara Lindberg
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