IDO FISHING Rainy Lake Fishing Report 1/19/2010

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GO OUT FISHING!

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

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

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

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

August 18th, 2008 Fishing Report

Fishing has been HOT HOT HOT!! If you haven't already been up here, you need to come now. Walleyes are stacked on the reefs throughout the lake and are aggressively hitting everything in sight, and I do mean everything! Not bait has really stood out over the last two weeks. As long as you get on top of fish, you can catch them with about every lure and technique you can think of. Most anglers are Lindy Rigging, but there are a fair share of jig and minnow fishermen out there right now too. The waters east of Dryweed Island still remain the best places to fish. Bass are hitting real well too! We are starting to see bass anglers fishing for the upcoming International Falls Bass Championship. They are finding fish off of deep weed edges and rockpiles using Raps. Crappies are starting to bite again. Anglers are finding a few fish in Black Bay, but most of the good reports are coming from Redgut, Morans, and Northwest Bay. Big Northern are harder to come by, but Muskies on the Canadian Side have really started to eat. I have been finding most of my fish off deep cabbage edges using topwater lures.


I finally realized that I can add pictures, so here is a look at what has been going on over the last week!

Come up for a Canadian experience, without the hassle of going to Canada!

Rainy Lake...BIG FISH/Small Crowds!

Bill Landmark

www.rainylakeonestop.com

(218) 286-5700

August 3rd, 2008 Fishing Report

Not much has changed here on the big lake. Walleyes are active on a majority of Rainy Lakes famed reefs in 28-35’ of water. A lindy rig with a leech or a jig and a medium shiner has been producing a majority of the walleyes. Action is picking up in Sand Bay and the American Narrows area on the various reefs and humps. However, the East End still remains the best location to fill a limit of walleyes and release a few. The Canadian reefs are also producing walleyes with the same presentations at the same depths. Look for crappies in Sand Bay, Redgut, and Stokes Bay suspended over 24-32 feet. Plastics like Northland Slurpies are still the ticket. Smallies are hitting hard baits off points and rock piles. Big Pike and Muskie are starting to show up feeding on suspended baitfish. Trolling Super Shad Raps and Reef Runners has been productive.

On the Rainy River decreasing water levels has made the fishing easier and better. Anglers are catching walleyes trolling Shad Raps over the sand bars and jigging a minnows in back eddies. Sturgeon anglers are finding a few fish at the mouth of the Little Fork River, Mile Marker 8, Pelland Junction, and Behind the Dam. Smallies and pike can be found off drop-offs and weed edges and are actively feeding on crank baits.

Come up for a Canadian experience, without the hassle of going to Canada!Rainy Lake...BIG FISH/Small Crowds!

Bill Landmark

www.rainylakeonestop.com

(218) 286-5700