Leech Lake- first week of June report

I’m finding plenty of eater sized Walleyes most trips out with a few anchor fish between 25″-27″ each time to keep things interesting. Wind swept shoreline structures are still holding fish in 5-10 f.o.w. with some fish starting to scatter to the mid-depth flats. We had a strong night bite last night with fish slamming raps trolled at 1.5mph. A jig and shiner is best for daytime shoreline stuff. However, I have been switching out the shiner for plastics when the fish are really banging and the strikes come even harder, you just have to up your jig one size and rip it a little more.

My Muskie outings have been uneventful thus far with a few follows that were low and slow. We need some warm weather to get these monsters going. I did have one come after an 18″ Walleye boatside with it’s mouth open though. Always cool to see.

Of course LM Bass are on or near the beds and are easy to catch so handle with care. Bluegills and Crappies should be making longer shallow moves in the next few weeks as the waters warm. Please consider C&R on the bigger pannies!

Thanks for the report, will be on Leech this Saturday and would enjoy some of those mid to upper twenties. Was there a specific color plastics? Thanks, Scott

Here is the combo that has worked best for me lately. It’s a 1/4 oz Vegas Jig with a 4″ Ribworm. I cast up to 4′ or so and pop-pop-settle back to the boat. Good Luck!

Greatly appreciated! Thanks for your time.

Love the Dogfish pic I like catching them on spinnerbaits they sure can fight.