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Walleyes are done spawning. Fish are on structure of shallow flats. Jig and minnow seems to be best. Wind blown shorelines. - The Galley Hotel, Bar & Grill, submitted May 1, 2025
The Galley Hotel, Bar & Grill, Webster: 605-345-9989, www.thegalleyhotelbarandgrill.com
Traverse continues to produce a nice mixed bag of walleye, northern, and crappie. Water temp is appx. 62 degrees. Bluegill action should start soon. Both live and artificial baits are catching fish. Lake level is slightly below normal. Water clarity is good, so day bite tends to be better in deep water, with night bite being best near shoreline. - Wing N Fin Resort, submitted May 12, 2025
Wing N Fin Resort, Browns Valley, MN: 605-237-8323, www.wingnfintraverse.com
The bite has been pretty good for Small Mouth and Northerns with the occasional nice sized walleye lately with this heat. The elements have been and will be the issue this next week with mostly that being the wind. The weekend looks like we will have cooler temps and some rain, which the lakes do need. Hoping the temperature stabilizes some along with the bite. - Lynn Lake Lodge, submitted May 12, 2025
Lynn Lake Lodge, Webster: 605-237-0309, www.lynnlakelodge.com
Walleyes are just about done spawning. Seeing fish from 5-15 ft. some are active, some are not. Getting walleyes and small mouth bass on rock islands/points. Jig and minnow or plastics. Also have been pulling minnows at slow speeds on bottom bouncers. - The Galley Hotel, Bar & Grill, submitted May 1, 2025
The Galley Hotel, Bar & Grill, Webster: 605-345-9989, www.thegalleyhotelbarandgrill.com
The bug hatch affected fishing in the area this week. There's still plenty around but hopefully it's peaked out by now. Good reports on Bitter Lake and walleye. Didn't hear much on Waubay. The northern pike bite remains good. Smallmouth bite is also good. The water temps seem to be hovering around 60 degrees. – Sportsman’s Cove, submitted May 10, 2025
Swan: hearing of some eyes being caught but unsure where and how. Dry 2 by Willow Lake: hearing northerns and walleyes being caught using jigs and plastics on road beds or any sort of point. Drywood by Sisseton: hearing tons of northerns casting shallows with some eyes being caught. Roy: small mouth bass are starting to bite jig and plastics or minnows. Clear: blue gills and crappies are transiting from basins to shallows. Jig and crawler or minnows or bobbers with small jigs and minnows. - The Galley Hotel, Bar & Grill, submitted May 1, 2025
Sportsman's Cove, Webster: 605-345-2468, www.sportsmanscove.net
The Galley Hotel, Bar & Grill, Webster: 605-345-9989, www.thegalleyhotelbarandgrill.com.
ATTENTION
Protect our waters from invasive species. Leave all plugs out until you reach the boat ramp. Don't move lake water. That includes bait water.
CLEAN - All plants, animals, and mud from the boat, trailer, and gear.
DRAIN - All water by removing plugs, opening valves, and lowering motors.
DRY - Interior compartments and bilge area with a sponge or towel.
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