Fishing Reports

Traverse continues to produce a mixed bag of walleye, panfish and northern.  Walleyes have moved into deeper water, and can be found adjacent to rock structure drop offs in 9-11 foot.  Crank baits and spinners with large minnows working best on walleye.  Northerns are active around cold water inlets, bluegills and other panfish can be caught on crawlers fishing weed bed edges. - Wing N Fin Resort, submitted July 24, 2024

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

The fishing has slowed some due to the hot weather and no wind.  We are seeing some walleyes off of Lynn but more northern and walleye.  We have seen a couple musky a week for the last few weeks off Lynn and Middle Lynn.  Smaller walleyes off of Waubay Lake but people have been getting their limits.  Our anglers are able to get their limits but it is a little more work.  A lot have found success in early morning and later afternoon/evening fishing. - Lynn Lake Lodge, submitted July 23, 2024

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

It was a good weekend with a lot of people fishing.  It was one of the busiest Saturdays for late July that we've seen.  Most fishing is on Waubay with a good or high success, but of course not for all.  A lot of walleye between 14-19 inches, with most in the 15-16 inch range.  We haven't heard a lot on the other lakes.  A few guys have tried Bitter.  For some bluegill, try Clear, Roy or Big Stone Lakes. – Sportsman’s Cove, submitted July 22, 2024

Waubay:  walleyes fair to good, 20-26 foot, live bait or plugs.  Bitter:  slow, some walleyes, 20-24 foot, live bait or plugs.  Swan:  fair to good for northerns and a few walleyes along weed edge.  Clear Lake:  bluegills fair to good on flats or out in basins.  Vertical jigs with crawlers, few bass and walleyes.  North Rush:  slow, few fish out deep on plugs. - The Galley Hotel, Bar & Grill, submitted July 12, 2024

Sportsman's Cove, Webster:  605-345-2468, www.sportsmanscove.net
The Galley Hotel, Bar & Grill, Webster:  605-345-9989, www.thegalleyhotelbarandgrill.com