Family is vacationing at Fish Hook Lake near Park Rapids next year late June. The resort said fishing is good on Fish Hook, but I do like to venture out and explore. Any lakes in that area that you’d recommend for finding some walleye?
Portage Lake, just West of Fish Hook, weedy and full of good panfish.
That’s great to hear. What about panfish for the kids, they just love catching fish. My 9 year old son loves catching pike, I assume that won’t be an issue anywhere up there.
I don’t really panfish, but they are in every lake in good numbers and size, Fish Hook included. Crow Wing chain is a good bet too. There’s so many good lakes up there, you can really throw a dart and find good fishing.
Thanks for all the quick replies. If I was smart I’d focus on one lake and really figure it out, but with so many lakes around I don’t know if I can help from venturing out and doing some exploring.
our family place is on Potato. the bluegills, bass, and pike are easy to come by and very willing to bite, i like to be on my spots before first light the best. you might have to pick through some small ones to put a fish fry together. crappies are usually nice sized, just a bit more work to locate. i’ve never really figured the walleyes out consistently, but haven’t put the time into it in deeper water or at night either. a guy can put a very nice mixed bag together trolling small cranks or bottom bouncers off the deep weed edge at sunset.
Beautiful up there, so many good panny lakes.
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