Fishing Reports

Multiple days in the 40's has lake pretty sloppy.  Ice thickness was 12-15".  Ice loss has occurred.  High winds with water on top of ice could create dangerous areas of thin ice and/or areas of open water.  Both fishing pressure and bite has slowed this past week.  Most houses have moved off south end of lake.  Extreme caution is advised, with best bet to wait until much colder temps.  - Wing N Fin Resort, submitted January 13, 2025

Wing N Fin Resort, Browns Valley, MN:  605-237-8323, www.wingnfintraverse.com

We are seeing limits of walleyes, perch and bluegills.  Most of fishermen are being guided, but the independent anglers seem to be doing just as well.  Wax worms and minnows seem to be the bait of choice.  Lynn itself is slow this winter, but we do have a few fishermen that always seem to find a few big ones.  It has been a fun winter.  The ice is all of 16", but we are beginning to hear of some heaves on Bitter.  That can change in a day, so always be careful. - Lynn Lake Lodge, submitted January 13, 2025

Lynn Lake Lodge, Webster:  605-237-0309, www.lynnlakelodge.com

The recent warm up didn't seem to have an affect on ice thickness.  Still in the 13-17 inches.  However it did change the heaves making those areas dangerous. Be careful west of Bitter by where the road goes in the water by the trees.  Bitter and Waubay have both been getting the brunt of the battle.  Seeing walleye and perch in the deeper water.  We're in a mid-winter weather pattern, so seeing good and bad reports.  Haven't heard much south or the far east, other than Big Stone having issues.  There is little snow on the ground and no snow in the forecast. – Sportsman’s Cove, submitted January 15, 2026

Sportsman's Cove, Webster:  605-345-2468, www.sportsmanscove.net