The Bemidji Pioneer

Weekly Fishing Report: Fishing activity has spiked on area lakes

There’s been quite a bit of activity on area lakes, especially between Christmas and New Year's Day. We have excellent ice ...
The Bemidji Pioneer

Weekly Fishing Report: Early mornings, late afternoons producing best bites

Ice conditions are very good, with most lakes having 13-15 inches of good, clear ice. There is not a lot of snow on the lakes ...
Brainerd Dispatch

Conservation Officer Reports: Better area ice conditions but mixed reports on fishing success

CO Patrick McGowan (Cass Lake) worked Leech lake throughout the week for angling activity. Most anglers are reporting a slow ...
Star Tribune

Anderson: The ice fishing is nice in Minnesota, for a change, but bring cleats

Two winters ago, Minnesota’s frozen lakes were awash in so much slush that anglers needed hip boots to venture onto ice in search of walleyes, crappies and other fish. Thanks to unseasonably warm ...