...Towards the north, downrigging and live-bait rig fishing has been producing walleyes around Garden Island and Little Oak Island. RAINY LAKEThe deep reefs, 30 to 40 feet, seem to be producing the most walleyes. Minnows continue to trigger...
...consistent numbers of fish. At the Northwest Angle/Islands area, numbers of eating size walleyes are being caught off Little Oak Island and the Crow Duck area in 18 to 25 feet of water. Reports of some true jumbo-sized perch also are being heard...
...roaming deep water. At the Northwest Angle/Islands area, walleyes and perch are being taken in 18 to 25 feet near Little Oak Island. A recent cold snap has slowed the Rainy River from opening any further. Shoreline ice has hindered boats from...
...feet. Anchoring with jigs or drifting with spinners has worked best. At the Northwest Angle, the reefs around Little Oak Island or Crow Duck have been best for walleyes. Muskie action also has improved around the islands with bucktails. LEECH...
...Angle, muskies have started cruising the weedbeds and walleyes are being found on the reefs around Oak Island, Little Oak Island, and Crowduck. LAKE MINNETONKA AREA On Lake Minnetonka, the deep side of the weedline is holding most fish. Northern...
...started downrigging with "moderate" results in deeper water. At the Northwest Angle, the 20-foot reefs around Little Oak Island, Crowduck, and Oak Island continue to produce walleyes. These reefs and weedlines next to them are holding muskies...
...downrigging have both produced walleyes now that the water has started to warm. The reefs around Garden Island and Little Oak Island have been hot on the north end. The south shore from Long Point to Zippel Bay and over to Morris Point also has...
...walleye and sauger catches in 25 to 30 feet of water on the southeast side of Garden Island and the northeast side of Little Oak Island. Along the south shore, Zippel Bay and Morris Point are safe bets for walleyes in 30 to 32 feet of water, but...
...Good bass fishing is scattered in the area. LAKE OF THE WOODS Big walleyes and scrappy bass are coming from around Little Oak Island and Northwest Angle Bay. The best all-around bait is a spinner with a leech or crawler. Anglers also are getting...
...pike. At the Northwest Angle/Islands area, the reefs in 20 to 30 feet of water are holding walleyes, as is the Little Oak Island area. Muskie action also has been good at the Angle. LEECH LAKE Muskies continue to be the big story here. Numerous...
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