Fishing Report Namakan Lake Minnesota

Fishing for walleye, smallmouth and northern pike is the main outdoor activity that majority spring, summer, and fall guests come to the Ash River area to take pleasure in. Lake Kabetogama, Namakan Lake and Rainy Lake are world class fishing lakes recognized for their walleye production also as jumbo black crappies, big smallmouth bass, and giant northerns. Our central place in Voyageurs National Park makes it an ideal spot for anglers and offers 83, 000 acres of open water to fish on. Once you’re out of Sullivan Bay and go through the Ash River Narrows, you’re situated right between Lake Kabetogama and Namakan Lake near many productive fishing spots all times of the year. (ashtraillodge.com)

In general the bite was good on most lakes I have fished. With a high pressure cold front this weekend we still did good for a mixed bag of northern, crappie and sunnies. If your after panfish look to the outer edges of the deep basins. The fish hav’nt still made the move to the mid winter regions so do not go entitlement to the deepest parts 1st but check the edges of holes. For walleye, this depends on the lake. If the lake you want to fish has lots of good structure I could look to 18′ toward dusk and sunrise, and 25′ or greater for best daytime bite. If its a lake like Red, I could start to look deeper. (ashriverfishing.com)

Is a portage lake. Find it on our interactive map just north of Crane Lake. We store a fishing ship there that’s available for rent. In an effort to keep all interior lakes of Voyageurs National Park as pure as possible, only fake bait may be used at Mukooda. This lake has sunfish, blue gills, lake trout, big and small mouth bass. It’s a fun lake to take the kids to. This is a deep and clear lake which makes it great for snorkeling. Houseboats may be parked south of the dock and it’s a short ride and fun hike over to Mukooda Lake. (voyagaire.com)

On the major basin of the lake, fish continue to be seen during the day but need some coaxing to bite. Downsize your spoons; rattle baits seem to be drawing fish in over 19 to 35 feet. Saugers and tullibees are making up the most of the catch with some walleyes, perch, and northern pike blended in. Ice conditions on the Rainy River differ so work through a resort if you plan on fishing it. At the Northwest Angle, the 22- to 24-foot mud and sand is producing walleyes. There’s an area off Little Oak Island that transitions from rock to hard bottom that’s also been productive. Crappie action continues to be good if you stay on the move. (outdoornews.com)

Hit the south end of Chisago Lake for sunfish throughout the day and walleyes at night in eight to 10 feet of water. The A-Frame and Eagles Nest regions are producing crappies, walleyes and sunfish in eight to 20 feet of water. Kroon Lake gives crappie activity in 21 feet. Look to North Center Lake and Sunset Point on South Center Lake for panfish. Shiners and sucker minnows are producing northern pike in six to 12 feet of water on dawn Lake. (startribune.com)

After Jim had enjoyed as much Crappie fishing as he could, he instructed me to find some Walleyes. We did not set the world on fire, however by fishing the weed edges, points and shallow water rocks, we boated a half dozen or so. Cutfoot Sioux gave us primarily "slot-fish" on this trip, however there was news about Walleye fishing coming in from around the lake and fron Lake Winnibigoshish too. Bowen Lodge has a good update about that, so rather than make you read the same stuff twice, I will just ask you to scroll down and click the link to their fishing update. (jeffsundin.com)

The ‘extreme upper’ St. Croix from the Gordon Dam down to the mouth of the Namekagon is 20 miles of shallow, rocky water. It’s good for wading and has high numbers of smaller fish. The ‘upper’ St. Croix from the Namekagon down to Taylors Falls is 80 miles of shallow pools and riffles that may be floated by canoe, and this part holds smallmouths of all sizes. The ‘center’ river from Taylors Falls to Stillwater is 30 miles of big river, big enough for boats, and has the possible for big smallies. The ‘lower’ St. Croix downstream of Stillwater to the Mississippi is really a lake. This 20-mile part is filled with watercraft of all sizes, however also has some excellent smallies. (gameandfishmag.com)

Walleyes, perch, and pike are hitting minnows in the river part of Northern Lights Lake in 15 feet. On Homer Lake, you will find walleyes in 20 feet and Crescent Lake is kicking out walleyes in 12 feet. On Lake Saganaga, walleyes are scattered from 10 to 25 feet, however they’re hitting at a good rate. Saganaga also is giving up lake trout over 20 feet primarily on minnows. Rapalas are producing walleyes around the islands of Devil’s Fish Lake. There is an evening walleye bite on McFarland Lake in 12 to 15 feet with minnows. Pieces of chubs are turning herring on Greenwood Lake over 20 to 25 feet. (Visit this website)

Water temperatures have taken a big plunge, so the walleyes and sauger have put on the feedbags. There’s an excellent jig and minnow bite near the Gap, Church, Wilson Bay and Wheeler’s Point in 17 to 19 feet of water. The evening hours are good action just west of Zippel Bay in 9 feet of water. Walleye action also remains strong at the Northwest Angle/Islands area. Muskie anglers also report a good bite here with many fish in the 46- to 52-inch class being boated. Walleyes, northern pike and sturgeon remain active in the Rainy River. (brainerddispatch.com)

Anglers fishing Big Winnie near Deer River will find a relaxed slot bound this year, as indicated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. They ll be obliged to release all walleyes between 18 and 23 inches long, with one over 23 inches allowed in ownership. The last guideline obliged anglers to release walleyes between 17 and 26 inches. The daily bound remains at six walleyes per angler. (duluthnewstribune.com)