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The fall fishing season is upon us!  Plan your fall fishing trip today.  Don't forget to think ahead to ice-fishing season as well.  Check out our member fishing reports below.

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Walleyes are in the weeds or along the weedlines.  Bottom bouncers and spinners from 16-24 ft. - The Galley Hotel, Bar & Grill, submitted September 9, 2025

Hearing bass being caught, not much else. - The Galley Hotel, Bar & Grill, submitted September 9, 2025

September fishing continues to be very good!  Water levels healthy, steady south winds and cooler morning temps has produced a nice mixed bag.  9-11" w/crawlers-spinners and/or cranks producing walleye.  Area between Jensen Island and Rosie's is very active.  Panfish on, and around rock structure. - Wing N Fin Resort, submitted September 11, 2025

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

Fishing stayed steady if you were able to tolerate the colder temps and wind.  Seeing a lot of good eating sized walleye and a few nice sized smallmouth bass being caught in the area.  Anglers are having to put the time in but able to come home with limits.  It looks like the minnows are starting to be the bait of choice.  The warmer temps coming could bring a nice change to the fall bite on multiple different lakes in the area.  We are not ready to let go of summer yet! - Lynn Lake Lodge, submitted September 8, 2025

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

 

 

 

Walleye bite is spotty.  Seeing some perch as well.  8-12 ft/18-26ft for perch.  - The Galley Hotel, Bar & Grill, submitted September 9, 2025 

We had a good crowd this week.  A bit windy on Thursday though.  Waubay is getting better and better.  The walleye bite is improving and the water quality if better.  Bitter is a little green yet.  Big Stone is seeing a mixture of fish, big bluegill, nice crappie and some perch.  Clear Lake is good on bluegill as well. – Sportsman’s Cove, submitted September 12, 2025

Swan: hearing of walleyes and northerns along weedlines/mudlines.  Clear: bluegills are out deep along with the crappies in the main basin.  Bobbers or small jigs with crawlers.  West Stink: hearing some walleyes being caught along the weedlines or in the pockets of weeds with crawlers or leeches.  Roy: bass are hitting quite well in the weeds or on structure.  South Rush:  hearing some eyes are still being caught in 9-14 ft. - The Galley Hotel, Bar & Grill, submitted September 9, 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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