Where are the fish biting?

Syl Booth of Maplewood, MN shows off the beautiful rainbow she caught while fishing with Vince Ekroot of Little Vince’s Fishing Guide Service. With her is Shirley Bahneman, also of Maplewood. The women caught their limit of rainbows on the trip.

Jon at Buck’s Hardware Hank says that the fishing has been pretty decent out there…at least in the evenings for the ‘eyes. Leeches and minnows are working well, as some people are bobber fishing off their docks and getting good fish. Others have gone a little deeper in the 12- to 15-foot range both jigging and drifting live rigs.

However, rumor has it some of the area lakes have started their mayfly hatches so things might slow down a little. Rumor also has it that the area rainbow lakes are in full swing if you want to try your hand at dunking a few ‘crawlers.

“I also must mention that a little bird told me the smallmouth bass are getting more active for those of you who enjoy the mini-bucketmouths,” he said.

Tyson at the Beaver House said he has heard of successes at several area lakes.

At Hungry Jack, Devil Track and Two Island lakes the walleyes and bass are biting. Walleye and muskie are hitting at Crescent Lake.

Father’s Day, June 19, was a great fishing day for Don Weber from Medina, MN. Don was fishing on Saganaga Lake with his 17-year-old son, Jake. Don said it took some time to tire the 30-incher out enough to reel it in. The fish was released, with the men carefully watching to make sure it was fully recovered before letting her go free. The fish was caught at an undisclosed location on the Canadian side of Lake Saganaga.

The rainbows and splake are biting at Mink, Kimball and Trestle Pine lakes. Northerns are biting in Northern Light River and Poplar Lake.

Meanwhile, fly fishing in the local streams is producing brookies and rainbows. Sag and Seagull lakes are giving up nice walleyes.

On Kimball Lake the perch action is hot just from shore around the landing, using Beaver Flicks, a worm and bobber. “Great to take the kids out for fishing action,” Tyson said.