Alexandria area: The bass bite has remained consistent on area lakes. Anglers are having success near the deep weed lines. Walleyes are at the outside edge of the weeds and at the deeper structure, such as sunken humps and islands. Panfish are active near the weed lines.
Baudette area: Walleye anglers on the south end of the Lake of the Woods are having success in both shallow and deep water. Most anglers are targeting walleyes in depths around 30 feet over the deep mud. On the Rainy River, anglers are catching a mixed bag of walleye, sauger, smallmouth bass, northern pike and sturgeon. The sturgeon "keep one" season remains open through Sept. 30.
Cook County: While the lake trout and walleye have transitioned to deeper, cooler spots on area lakes making for more of a challenge for anglers, smallmouth bass have remained active. On Lake Superior, lake trout and salmon are active.
Grand Rapids area: Most varieties of fish — bass, panfish, northern pike and walleye — have been active on area lakes. Anglers are having success on area lakes such as Pokegama, Big Splithand, Trout, Wabana and Winnibigoshish. Anglers are catching some large crappies and perch, too.
Leech Lake: Walleye action has been inconsistent recently because of the warm temperatures and lack of wind. Anglers are having success catching panfish, especially during low-light hours. Some muskies are being caught by anglers casting towards the shallow rocks, sand and weeds.
Southeast Minnesota bluffs: The Minnesota Department of Natural Resource's stream flow report Monday reported low-water levels with minimal flows on many area streams and rivers. Fisheries staff recommended fishing the headwaters of streams and rivers. Small and large grasshoppers were observed in some grassy areas, and trico spinner falls were beginning.
