Fishing Reports

Walleye and crappie are hitting on jigs tipped with minnows in Sand Bay and the best bite is early in the day. Other popular spots for walleye are near American Narrows, at the mouth of Black Bay and around the islands north of that. Most of the best f… more »

Walleye are hitting on jigs tipped with minnows in 30 feet of water around Sand Bay and American Narrows. Crappie have been hitting on jigs and minnows too and several big northern pike have been pulled through the ice around Rainy Lake City. Walleye ac… more »

Ice fishing has been very good on Rainy Lake with anglers reporting big walleye hitting on minnows, particularly in Sand Bay where the ice road is plowed. The best bet has been fishing midway on the submerged reefs. Crappie action has also been good. Wa… more »

Rainy Lake is icing up quite nicely, thicknesses vary with current and conditions, but there’s enough ice to support snowmobiles and portable houses. Those getting out to try fishing are sticking to the areas with the best ice, but are reporting a decent… more »

Fishing pressure is minimal right now, but whitetail pressure was on for a time. Although hunters weren’t reporting seeing as many deer as in the past, some pretty nice deer have been registered. Grouse season remains open, and grouse populations are def… more »