January 6, 2002
FROM: Leech Lake Guide Coalition
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 517, Walker, MN 56484
SUBJECT: Leech Lake Area Fishing Report
PHONE: 218.547.3212
WEB: http://www.leechlakeguides.com
It’s a new year, have you been fishing yet. Don’t let this year pass you by…get out there.
Here in Walker, Minnesota the ice is good on Leech Lake and the surrounding lakes and so is the bite. Plenty of ice fishing opportunities for those of you who know how exciting ice fishing is. Leech Lake is putting out good numbers of walleyes from the depths of Walker Bay. A twilight opportunity to catch walleyes and some nice fish too. Although, anglers are catching mostly smaller walleyes from the humps in depths of 30-50’ of water a few larger 17” plus fish are being caught as well. It seems there is no apparent problem catching fish, it’s catching larger fish that is the trick. Most anglers having the best luck with either a Northland Rattlin Buck-shot spoon tipped with a minnow head, other anglers are having success with a simple Teardrop shaped jig, like a Jiggle Bug tipped with a whole minnow and suspended 18” off the bottom with a bobber. Other good walleye reports from the Diamond Point area of Leech Lake where similar tactics are catching fish in depths of 12-20’.
The perch have been small with the exception of some ice fisherman concentrating near Hardwood Point. Here in 12-16’ of water some real nice jumbo perch have been making fisherman smile. A good bite of nice fish is to be had if you are willing to travel to this portion of the lake.
The panfish bite in Shingobee Bay has slowed a bit, yet you can still catch handful sized bluegills and crappies if your timing is right. The right time is twilight, or overcast day. The depth is 8-11’ of water with Micro Minnow tipped with Eurolarve or a waxworm. Some ice fisherman are doing well actually jigging small spoons tipped with wax worms and avoiding the smaller fish..just hawgs for these folks. Give it a try, have some fun on the ice this week.
Leech Lake Guide Coalition