Lakes and rivers throughout the state are kicking out walleye, bass, northern pike and panfish despite current hot temperatures. Early morning and late evening hours have been best for walleye. Smallmouth bass and northern pike remain extremely active during the day, willing to hit just about anything thrown their way.
The entire state should be mostly sunny this Saturday and Sunday, with highs in the upper 80s and low 90s — have a great weekend!
Minnesota fishing opener dates for the 2021-2022 fishing season for most inland waters are as follows. Stream trout: April 17; walleye, sauger, northern pike, bass (catch-and-release) and lake trout: May 15; muskie: June 5. The fishing season for crappies, sunnies, perch and catfish is continuous. Before dropping a line, brush up on Minnesota’s rules, regulations and other helpful information for fishing.
Northeast Region
Hot temperatures have coaxed most species into mid-summer patterns. Fish are starting to school so they are more easily located. While a jig and minnow continues to produce walleye, anglers are also having success using lindy rigs, spinners, plastics, and bobbers with a leech or nightcrawler. Smallmouth bass and northern pike remain extremely active, hitting just about anything thrown their way.
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Northwest Region
Water temperatures have jumped into the mid-70s and bugs are hatching on most lakes. Still, the lakes are kicking out walleye to anglers using leeches and crawlers on jigs and lindy rigs. Jigs and minnows are also working well in the shallows during low light hours. Jig raps are starting to produce due to the bug hatches.
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Central Region
Fishing for walleye and bass has actually improved over the past few days. Walleye anglers are having success using crawlers and leeches on live bait rigs in deeper waters during the day. During low light hours, try a jig and minnow combination in the shallows. A good night bite is being reported by anglers trolling crank baits on the weed flats. The bass are mostly post-spawn and relocating to the deep weedlines.
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