Minnesota Fishing Report
Happy fall everyone! I think itโs finally here. The fishing is really coming around. Summer no longer has a grip on the fish. Our shorter days, longer nights and falling temps all contribute to drastic changes in the underwater world. Keep your wits about you. For as good as the fish bite this time of year, they might be tricky to find. If youโre looking for fish where you were looking a couple weeks ago, youโre not going to find any. When you do find fish, however, they are sure to give you a tug. Walleye are among the species of fish that respond well in the fall. Use a minnow or a crawler and start trolling. Donโt look for walleye on your sonarโitโll only slow you down. Most walleye Iโm catching right now do not show up on your electronics so youโll have to rely on your fishing instincts to direct you to areas that have produced in the past or that appear to be โfishyโ. For sunfish and crappieโthink deep and think suspending. While weeds may hold some small panfish on some lakes, I like to look to at deep drops or will search for suspending panfish over muddy basins adjacent to weed lines. Bass are still lurking around vegetation but donโt forget to look along the deep weed line as well as the inside weed line. Itโs not uncommon to catch high numbers of bass and large bass in 25 feet of water right now. One thing to keep in mind for fall fishing in Otter Tail Lakes Country is to keep moving until you get a fish or three. Most species are in large groups on most lakes in the fallโif you find a couple thereโs a good chance youโve found a big bunch. And when you find a large number of fish, of any species, the odds are in your favor that they are going to bite very well. Fish good and good luck. Enjoy Otter Tail Lakes Country this fall. Minnesota Fishing Report By Ross Hagemeister, Meister Guide Service, meisterguideservice.com