Where are the fish biting?

Fishing in front of the mouth of a local stream that empties into Lake Superior, Tyson Cronberg picked up this nice sized lake trout. Picture courtesy of Tyson Cronberg

Tyson at the Beaver House said fishing is picking up inland and on the big lake. Recent rain has boosted the water in the streams and area rivers to a thunderous rush, making fishing for brook trout more of an adventure than it usually is at this time of year.

“Walleyes are biting good on Devil Track, Two Island, Elbow, Seagull, Gunflint, Sag and Crescent lakes on Beaver Flick spoons and Beaver Flicks, night crawlers and leeches,” said Tyson, adding Minnesota’s state fish can most often (but not always) be caught on most lakes during the evening hours.

If you are fishing from shore use crank baits and bottom-bouncing baits while fishing from a boat.

“Rainbow trout are being caught at Mink, Kimball and Trout lakes using crawlers and Beaver Flicks, Little Cleos and floats with a crawler.

“Lake Superior lake trout are being found in 80- to 130-foot depths and can be hooked on Beaver Flick spoons, blue and white or blue and silver and chartreuse.

“Coaster lake trout are being caught at the mouths of the Cascade, Temperance and Poplar rivers using little Cleos and Beaver Flick spoons. One can also pick up a coaster brook trout or an occasional Kamloops rainbow trout fishing in front of the tributaries flowing into Lake Superior,” said Tyson.

If you want to catch smallmouth bass and northerns, Tyson said try your luck on Devil Track and Two Island lakes, Poplar, Bearskin and Hungry Jack lakes.

“Northerns are biting on Elbow, Cascade, Devil Track and Two Island lakes,” added Tyson.

Remember to always wear a lifejacket if you are fishing from a boat. Don’t forget to stay hydrated and never forget your bug dope. While you may catch your limit of fish, the bugs may also catch their limit of you, if you don’t keep protected from them.