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Minnesota is known for its 10,000 Lakes and
outstanding Walleye fishing. There are plenty of other fishing species to
target in Minnesota; like Northern Pike, Muskie, and Bass, but no other fish
gets targeted more in Minnesota than Walleye. Walleye are easy to fillet and
they taste great which makes them the favorite of many anglers.
Some of the
Top Minnesota Walleye fishing lakes are Lake Mille Lacs, Lake Winnibigoshish(Lake Winnie),
Leech Lake, Upper Red Lake, Lake of the Woods, Lake Vermilion and Rainy Lake.
Lake Mille Lacs is a huge lake with
over 132,000 acres of water to fish. The lake has a maximum depth of 40 feet,
but there are a number of shallow mud flats on the north end of the lake that
hold lots of walleye.
Lake of
the Woods is one of the most popular fishing destinations in
Minnesota and the entire midwest. This lake is located on the border of
Minnesota and Ontario, Canada. The lake is very big as it covers over 65,000
miles of shoreline. You will also see plenty of wildlife and pristine wilderness
around the lake. The portion of this lake that is located within Minnesota is
known more for its walleye and northern pike fishing, although you can also
catch plenty of perch to go along with an occasional smallmouth bass. The Rainy
River is also nearby and the fishing can be incredible during the spring for
spawning walleye. The Rainy River connects Lake of the Woods to Rainy Lake. If
you can plan a trip to Lake of the Woods in the spring, spend a couple of days
in the river and you will have some excellent fishing opportunities.
Rainy Lake is located in the northern part of
Minnesota and there are plenty of walleye to catch in this lake. There are lots
of walleye with tons of scenery to give you the ultimate
Minnesota fishing
experience. Crankbaits that resemble perch do very well on Rainy Lake. This lake
is also very popular for houseboating in the summer time.
Leech Lake is a very popular lake for
MN fishing
vacations. There are plenty of weed
lines to go along with some flats, and deep water humps that will hold walleye.
It is very common to catch big perch and northern pike in the same spots that
you will be catching your walleye on this lake.
Lake Winnibigoshish, also called Lake
Winnie, is an excellent walleye lake. This is another big lake, but there are
plenty of walleye and a very good northern pike fishery. There are a lot of pike
in the 20 to 29 inch range with 30 to 35 inch fish being common.
Minnesota Walleye Fishing Tips
1. When fishing Minnesota
Lakes during the summer for walleyes there are generally two bites going on, a
shallow water bite, and a deep water bite. If the shallows don't produce, trying
fishing the deep water bite. Try primary and secondary points that head out into
deep water, humps, underwater islands, rock bars and drop-offs.
2. Walleyes in shallower water will most often relate to weeds. These weeds
both reduce the intensity of the sun light and offer the walleye cover to ambush
minnows from. To fish the edge of a weed-line simply position your boat parallel
to the break and cast your lure so it runs right next to the weed-line. To fish
weeds that lie several feet below the surface, simple cast or troll
shallow-running crankbaits or spoons right over top.
3. When fishing crankbaits for walleyes be sure to experiment with the type
of action, size, and color of the lure. Crankbaits with a narrow lip will have a
more subtle action versus crankbaits with a wider lip. Natural colors are
best in clear water with Fire Tiger being a good choice for stained water.
4. Trolling speed is very important when fishing walleyes. In colder waters a
very slow speed is often the most effective, while faster speeds can trigger
more active fish during the summer months. In either case be sure to note and
repeat your trolling speed when catching a fish.
5. A good fishing rod for jigging and casting for walleyes should be a medium
to medium-heavy 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 feet long that is medium to fast action. You want
some flexibility in the tip, but to much flexibility will reduce the anglers
amount of feel.
6. Match your choice of live bait to the season. Minnows are most effective
during the winter, spring, and fall. In the summer time it's hard to beat night
crawlers and leeches. Leopard frogs can also be effective in the fall.
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